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The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs seeks a Senior Research Scholar to work on major research topics related to energy and climate change. While the search is open to a broad range of areas of expertise, particular areas of interest include expertise to conduct research to support interdisciplinary research at the intersection of international trade and the clean energy transition. The role focuses on analyzing how the international trade system can better reflect national decarbonization goals, and how trade policy, global supply chains, and industrial strategies influence the deployment of clean energy technologies and climate. outcomes. The candidate will oversee the Trade and the Clean Energy Transition initiative at CGEP, oversee the day-to-day program operation, including securing funding, build, and implement a strategic plan and initiatives for the growth of both the program and the Center on Global Energy Policy.
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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CGEP is accepting applications for Student Research Worker roles in the Fall 2025 semester. 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.
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