Climate Policy Initiative
Berlin and Venice
Analyst
Full Time
The Climate Policy Initiative is opening positions for Junior and Senior Analysts. CPI is looking for highly skilled and
motivated researchers to provide research and analytical support for the regional offices.
Under the supervision of the Office Director, researchers will design and manage complex research assignments, both
within the office and in conjunction with other CPI offices worldwide. Researchers will demonstrate exceptional
quantitative skills, a proven interest in climate change/ clean technology research, written and oral communication skills,
and an ability to generate actionable rather than academic insights.
This position will work on projects of both national and international scope. Researchers will work in a challenging
environment that requires detail‐oriented, independent work, quick thinking, and professional interactions.
Successful candidates will be expected to pursue robust and careful quantitative analysis. Methodological approaches may
include game‐theoretical analysis of incentive effects, finance, public economics and taxation, dynamic modelling of
consumer and firm decisions, including empirical calibration and testing, and applied micro‐economics and applied
econometrics. Their track record of publications should reflect their level of experience.
To facilitate international learning and identification of best practice, the work will be pursued in close cooperation with CPI
teams in other parts of the world, and in close discussion with stakeholders from policy, finance and corporate world.
Previous experience with climate policy, carbon markets and regulation would be valuable.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Includes the following and other duties as assigned:
• Perform rigorous quantitative evaluation of national and international climate and energy policies
• Design and manage complex research assignments
• Implement and oversee various analytical projects
• Assist in the writing and editing of CPI products
• Assist with production and quality control of outgoing work products
• Produce high‐quality materials on short deadlines.
• Provide general program support.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree required; PhD in Economics, Finance, Public Policy, or a related, quantitatively rigorous field
preferred.
• 2 + years of experience analyzing economics of policy choices, and/or energy and climate markets; government or
multi‐lateral experience valuable.
• Understanding of current climate and energy policies under discussion in relevant countries.
• Experience in macroeconomic modeling of energy and climate markets.
• An insightful, independent, analytical mind with a strong track record of applying sound political and strategic
judgment in complex situations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Comfort with and ability to communicate complex
qualitative and quantitative analyses to expert as well as non‐technical audiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Professionalism, poise and the ability to work as part of a team, maintain a sense of humor, and interact with a
diverse array of people.
Title and compensation
CPI is hiring for several positions. Title and highly competitive compensation will be based on experience.
To Apply
The positions are directly available for two years with possibilities for extension. Please send your application including
cover letter, c.v., one example of recent work and information on the preferred start date and location either to
admin@cpiberlin.org or admin@cpivenice.org.
No phone calls, please.
The Climate Policy Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
