Enr Research Associate

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ENR Research Associate
The candidate will carry out independent research as part of one or more of the flagship ENR interdisciplinary projects: The Conservation Trust Project, The Energy Law and Policy Project, The Food Resiliency Project, The Global Environmental Democracy Project, The Native Environmental Sovereignty Project, The Oceans, Coasts, and Watersheds Project, and The Sustainable Land Use Project. Will supervise ENR law student fellows, as necessary, team student energy with faculty expertise, and partner across UO and other state universities in Oregon, with government organizations, and with nonprofit organizations to provide research, analysis, and solutions to environmental problems in Oregon, the nation, and around the globe. Assist in securing full or partial funding for the projects, as appropriate, and create deliverables projected to result in transformational change. The Environmental and Natural Resources Law Research Associate reports to the ENR Director. Must have JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school and a record of academic excellence. Should preferably have 2+ years of professional experience in environmental law or a related field (i.e., working in a legal or related capacity for a governmental, non-profit or public interest organization with an environmental focus) OR two years of general or academic legal experience (private practice, clerkship, post-law school externship, legal research/writing instruction, etc.). Bar membership is a plus. Demonstrated strong interest and propensity for ENR law scholarship and policy writing is required. Professional or volunteer experience in one or more of the following areas: fundraising, grant writing, public interest environmental advocacy, writing for general (i.e., non-legal) publications, meeting facilitation, public speaking is desired. Experience in or familiarity with computer spreadsheets, data management and creating data reports is a plus. Experience in or familiarity with the use of new and social media in a public relations and/or advocacy context is helpful. Deep experience in sustainable lifestyle practices is preferred.

Note: This position will be a 12-month renewable, fixed-term, funding contingent, non-teaching position.

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