Policy Research Associate/Policy Analyst - EnergyPolicy Research Associates and Policy Analysts at the Institute for Policy Integrity receive strong preparation for doctoral programs and for other analytical jobs in academia, consulting, industry, or programming. Their work may lead to published research in academic journals. About the Institute for Policy Integrity: Housed at the New York University School of Law, Policy Integrity is a non-partisan think tank dedicated to improving the quality of government decisionmaking. Our principal focus is U.S. energy and environmental policy, with a particular emphasis on climate change. We produce original scholarly research in the fields of economics, law, and regulatory policy. We also advocate for reform before courts and agencies. Policy Integrity's interdisciplinary mission focuses on the rational use of economic analysis in government decisionmaking and how tools like cost-benefit analysis and distributional analysis can improve policy design. Policy Integrity's docket covers a range of issue areas, with a particular emphasis on federal environmental protections and federal- and state-level electricity policies, as well as a steady stream of projects on public health and consumer protection. Policy Integrity's successful advocacy outcomes include ensuring that agencies are required to consider the lost social benefits and other harms of any deregulatory actions; guiding state utility regulators on the need to value environmental externalities in energy policy decisions; improving energy market designs and planning decisions; convincing both federal and state courts to endorse the use of the social cost of carbon for monetizing avoided climate damages; and prompting the Department of the Interior to analyze the option value of delaying offshore oil leases.
Responsibilities:
The Policy Research Associate/Policy Analyst will have multiple duties such as performing a variety of statistical or econometric analyses; curating and updating datasets; cleaning, analyzing, and validating data; writing research and policy reports; and conducting background research and literature reviews, with guidance from senior staff members. This work may also involve the ongoing development and support of simulation modeling in the electricity sector as well as analyzing modeling results and participating in developing papers, reports, and presentations based on the modeling outcomes.
Requirements and Qualifications:
We are looking for applicants with the following skills: An undergraduate or graduate degree in economics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field; Relevant work experience is a plus but not required for the Policy Research Associate position; a minimum of 5 years relevant experience is required for the Policy Analyst position; Previous experience as a research analyst or conducting independent research using statistical software such as STATA or R is a plus; Experience in modeling and familiarity with AI/ML techniques as applied to energy systems, markets, or policy analysis is a plus; Ability to understand, use, maintain, modify, and add features to electricity market outcomes written primarily in Python and Julia is a plus; Ability to work in a careful and conscientious manner across multiple projects; Strong writing and communication skills. Policy Integrity is committed to a culture in which all people are welcomed, respected, supported, and valued to fully participate. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse applicants, and we consider multiple aspects of diversity. NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Benefits and Terms of Employment: In compliance with New York City's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 for the Policy Research Associate position and $82,500–$95,000 for the Policy Analyst position. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. NYU offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off and retirement contributions. Information about benefits can be viewed here. Partial relocation assistance (exact amount based on distance) will be provided. Policy Integrity staff members also have access to academic enrichment opportunities at NYU School of Law, including some faculty workshops, colloquia, and other scholarly forums. Policy Integrity follows a hybrid schedule that requires three days in office per week. For this position, occasional travel is also expected. (Staff based out of Washington, DC, may be expected to work remotely for a period of time while we establish a physical location in Washington.)Policy Integrity research appointments are for 12 months, with regularly occurring extensions upon mutual agreement. The start date is flexible. To Apply: Interested applicants should submit: A cover letter detailing your interest in the position/organization and your relevant experience, A resume or C.V., Transcript(s), An original work sample of, or reference to, an empirical coding project (e.g., a link to a project on git-hub), A brief statement (less than one page) on how your background or experiences would enhance the diversity, inclusivity, or perspectives of Policy Integrity, The names and contact information of three references. Applicants should send all materials to policyintegrity.jobs@gmail.com, with "Policy Research Associate/Policy Analyst - Energy" in the subject line. We will review applications starting June 26th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
