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About the Role

The Research Support Specialist C06 plays a key role in supporting CJI’s research portfolio across energy, buildings, transportation, industrial decarbonization, and climate resilience. This position contributes to rigorous analysis, policy development, and public-facing materials that help drive climate action and equitable economic transformation. The role may focus on research, policy and legal analysis, quantitative analysis, or a combination of these areas, requiring the ability to synthesize and translate complex findings into clear, accessible, and actionable materials for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Produce high-quality research reports, policy briefs, publications, or other written products that are accurate, evidence-based, and relevant to labor, workforce, climate, or public policy issues.
Synthesize and translate complex research, legal, policy, or data-driven information into clear, accessible materials for diverse audiences.
Build and maintain productive relationships while working collaboratively with researchers, educators, labor organizations, community partners, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
Successfully manage multiple projects and competing deadlines while maintaining a high level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Apply critical thinking and evidence-based analysis to support research initiatives, policy development, workforce strategies, or clean energy and economic equity solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two to four years of relevant experience, education, or equivalent combination.
Familiarity with core areas such as labor unions, worker organizing, climate protection and clean energy policy, renewable energy and low-carbon economic sectors, low-wage and precarious work, economic inequality, and union or worker training programs.
Demonstrated ability to write original research reports/manuscripts for publication using appropriate style guides.
Extensive experience with editing and fact checking documents and research reports for accuracy, clarity, and accessibility.
Strong ability to translate complex research, data, or evaluation findings into clear, engaging materials for general audiences.
Experience conducting legal or policy research and analysis in a law firm, legal department, government agency, academic setting, or similar environment; familiarity with Lexis, Westlaw, InsightEngine, or comparable policy research tools.
Familiarity with basic data analysis tools like Excel, Google Sheets, and Datawrapper.
Ability to prepare clear, succinct, original presentations, create slides, and craft documents for educational programs and training.
Excellent verbal, written, telephone and public presentation skills.
Ability to work on multidisciplinary, collaborative teams, providing creative and critical independent thinking while also considering diverse opinions and approaches.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing deadlines and be flexible and creative with changing work priorities.
Capable of working independently for long stretches of time with limited supervision.
Experience with preparing, creating, and converting academic citations in multiple formats such as Chicago and Bluebook.
Familiarity with citation software management such as Zotero.
Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Skills

Writing
Editing
Fact checking
Research
Policy analysis
Data analysis
Presentation
Verbal communication
Written communication
Telephone skills
Public presentation
Critical thinking
Independent thinking
Collaboration
Organization
Attention to detail
Flexibility
Creativity
Independent work
Citation management
Inclusion
Belonging
Wellbeing
Interpersonal skills

Location

New York City, NY

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time
Term

Experience Level

Two to four years of relevant experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's or advanced degree (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$67,290.00

Benefits

Generous time off
Healthcare
Retirement contributions
Tuition benefits
Caregiver support

About the Company

The Climate Jobs Institute (CJI) at Cornell University’s ILR School is a national leader supporting the transition to a strong, equitable, and resilient clean energy economy.
CJI provides policymakers, unions, and industry leaders with the insights they need to build a zero-carbon future grounded in high-quality union jobs and climate justice.
Join a mission-driven team shaping some of the most important climate and labor policies in the country.

Equal Opportunity

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.”
No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds.
We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.