Position: Center for Neighborhood Technology
Title: Senior Research Analyst
Position Availability: Immediate
CNT is a
30-year old award-winning urban innovations sustainability laboratory, located in Chicago with a growing national and international practice. We seek to create and apply knowledge on the efficient use of resources that “brings home the benefits of
sustainable development.” And we are committed to using the tools of public policy and public and private investment to make these benefits available at significant scale.
This position will be part of a cutting edge team that analyzes urban sustainability issues, designs and frames original research, and works to organize conventional and unconventional data in accessible ways to communicate the value of urban assets. The Senior Research Analyst will support the continued success of CNT’s effort to synthesize research findings into decision-making tools for practitioners, and take them to scale.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will:
Conduct high level analysis,including modeling, data analysis, and production of reports to advance CNT’s urban practice and research agenda.
Collaborate on the development of CNT’s annual research agenda
Author and co-author research papers for submission to academic and technical journals
Establish and provide staff support to a research advisory committee
Provide analysis to support the development of CNT’s technical tools, including online interactive mapping websites, calculators, and evaluation tools
Work with government entities, both local and federal, as well as consultants, non profits and other research centers
Manage such projects from conception to delivery
Help perform further research, dissemination, and consultation of CNT’s ground breaking Housing and Transportation Affordability Index, location efficiency valuation and related products, and
Support other projects within CNT’s overall practice, which include urban economic development, transportation, energy efficiency, green infrastructure and climate change.
Qualifications: The Senior Research Analyst will have:
Masters degree in urban planning, economics, environmental studies, or related field, PhD preferred
GIS experience considered a plus
Five to ten years of experience in applied and/or action-oriented research, analysis, or related field(s)
Strong research and analytical capabilities, including in-depth knowledge and experience of statistics, databases, modeling, and data analysis
Experience constructing and working with statistical models, in particular econometric models
Knowledge of policy and decision-making in the public arena, particularly in the arena of urban planning, environmental practices, transportation, and/or climate change
Experience leading teams and managing projects, and working with clients and collaborators
Experience in partnering with other national organizations and working in the national arena
Exceptional ability to problem solve, work independently, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a collaborative environment
Understanding of housing, transportation, and urban practices and policy
Skill in preparing research papers, policy analyses, and recommendations for potential clients, partners, and funders
Experience consulting and working for paying clients
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communications skills
Salary
commensurate with experience
Employment Policy
It is the policy of the Center for Neighborhood Technology that all employees are employed at the will of the Center for Neighborhood Technology. Continued employment is subject to funding availability and job performance.
Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Center for Neighborhood Technology is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
To apply for this job, please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to:
Human Resources Center for Neighborhood Technology
2125 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL
60647
Or email
to HR@cnt.org
CNT is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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