Sr. Research Analyst, Center for Neighborhood Technology - Chicago

Position Title: Sr. Research Analyst

Accountability: Reports to the Director of Research. Works closely with CNT management, senior staff, and
project managers on development activities.
Organizational Background
The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) is an award-winning creative think-and-do tank that
advances urban sustainability by researching, inventing and testing strategies that use resources more
efficiently and equitably. CNT's eclectic and dynamic staff works across a range of disciplines and issuesincluding energy, climate, transportation, community development and housing, and natural resources.
CNT, together with its non-profit affiliate, CNT Energy, engages in four primary activities:
 Researching and analyzing urban problems;
 Advocating for public policies that could help solve those problems;
 Developing web-based information tools to change how people – residents, policymakers
and market actors – understand and act in response to those problems; and
 Designing and launching economic development social ventures to address those problems in
innovative ways.
See our website for more information at www.cnt.org.
Position Description
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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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
 Oversee the research design and quality assurance for various projects led by research
associates
 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.
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 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
 Support other projects within CNT’s overall practice, which include urban economic
development, transportation, energy efficiency, green infrastructure and climate change.
 Other duties as necessary.
Qualifications
 Masters degree in urban planning, economics, environmental studies, or related field, PhD
preferred
 GIS experience required
 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 urban planning,
environmental practices, transportation, and/or climate change
 Experience leading teams, managing projects, and working with clients and collaborators
 Experience partnering with 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
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, sexually 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.
How to Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to:
Human Resources – SRA
Center for Neighborhood Technology
2125 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
Fax to 773-278-4877 or email to careers@cnt.org
No phone calls please