Resources for the Future (RFF) is seeking to fill positions at senior levels. RFF is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution focused on independent analysis of environmental, energy, and natural resource policy issues (see www.rff.org). RFF offers an outstanding environment for scholarly publication and high-level communication of research to policy audiences.

Basic qualifications are a graduate (PhD) degree in economics or other quantitative social science discipline, preferably in the above areas, at least 6 years research and/or policy experience, a substantial publication record, and a well-developed research agenda.

Key activities include initiating and conducting high-quality research in the field of interest, leading projects, and actively participating in the dissemination of research results. Successful candidates should be recognized as experts in the academic and policy communities, be able to attract funding for themselves and others on the research staff, and have an abiding interest in seeing their research affect public policy. For candidates with expertise in macroeconomics, a special interest in extension of macroeconomic techniques to include natural and environmental resources is desired.

Fall 2014 is the anticipated start date. Competitive salary and benefits; rank commensurate with experience.

All applicants should use our online application process at www.rff.org/fellowhiring to submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Please include candidate name in subject. Should you experience any difficulty in applying online, please email srfellowhiring@rff.org.