About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

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Position Summary:

The Baker Institute is seeking a Research Associate (RA) to support energy policy research in the institute’s Center for Energy Studies (CES). The RA assists in conducting research, collecting data, performing statistical analysis, proofreading, and drafting articles, reports, and other publications. In addition, the RA may assist in intermediate administrative functions.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and analytical professional with strong technical expertise in data visualization and statistical analysis, complemented by excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex data into clear, impactful insights.

Workplace Requirements

This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person on campus.

Proposed Hiring Range

$60,000/yr

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two or more (2+) years related research experience

Skills:

• Proficiency in Tableau and/or PowerBI
• Knowledge of Python or R
• Experience with Census data, shapefiles, geodatabases, and geoprocessing tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Ability to build reports
• Excellent presentation skills

Preferences:

• Masters
• Related work experience in energy economics and/or policy studies

Essential Functions:

• Participate in the planning and implementation of research projects and data analysis
• Extract data for current and new GIS dashboards
• Use Excel and statistical software to compile and analyze data
• Report and discuss research findings
• Ensure information presented is valid and accurate
• Develop presentations and reports
• Participate in staff meetings
• Perform other assigned duties