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, Ira Joseph
and Tatiana Mitrova
• September 29, 2026
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Employment Opportunities
The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at Columbia University School of International Public Affairs (SIPA) seeks a senior development leader to help shape and execute the next phase of the Center’s growth, including a future comprehensive campaign. Reporting to Jason Bordoff, Founding Director, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) will be responsible for leading CGEP’s development effort across all contributed revenue, including leadership giving and annual support from individuals, the corporate partnership program, and foundation grantmaking.
CGEP stands as one of the world’s leading energy policy centers, combining rigorous, independent analysis with deep engagement across government, industry, finance, technology, philanthropy, and academia. As the global energy system undergoes a profound transformation driven by geopolitics, technological change, electrification, AI-driven power demand growth, and shifting industrial policy, CGEP is entering a period of ambitious expansion.
ApplyThe Senior Director of Research is a key member of the senior leadership team of the Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, reporting to the Founding Director. The role is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization’s research initiatives. The incumbent will also assist the Founding Director with setting and aligning strategic research priorities with CGEP’s core strategic mandate.
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Student Research Workers support the administration of our research programs. Assignments will include conducting background research and literature reviews under the direction of research scholars, collating and analyzing data, drafting briefing memos, providing operational support through coordination with other CGEP teams (including assisting researchers with public and private event planning), attending meetings and events, notetaking in private workshops, and other related tasks.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must be enrolled as a Columbia University full or part-time Undergraduate or Graduate student Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and willingness to be proactive
Experience and facility with energy policy and data from major sources (e.g., International Energy Agency, Energy Information Administration, JODI databases, Bloomberg, Reuters Eikon, etc.) is helpful
Excellent written communications skills, including the ability to develop briefings, PowerPoint presentations, and master Excel to create effective graphs/charts
Comfortable interacting with a variety of stakeholders: students, faculty, university leadership, and high-level guests or speakers
HOURS AND COMPENSATION
Student Research Worker positions are hourly with no mandated commitment. Students may work for 5-10 hours per week in the Fall and Spring semesters and 5-35 hours per week during the Summer semesters, pending department needs and funding. The rate for this role is $23.00/hour. Student Research Worker positions are open to students with Federal Work Study awards.
All inquiries about this position should be directed to [email protected]
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; applications from women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged.
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