Clone of Research Fellow

Thank you for your interest in working with Project Drawdown!

To apply for this role, please complete the simple form below, and upload the following items as PDFs:

Cover letter that describes your experience and fit for this role, describing your research experiences, highlighting your relevant educational and work experiences, and clearly indicating in which sector(s) you have expertise. Electricity sector experience in particular should be highlighted.
Most recent resume or CV.
Two recent work samples, ideally one example of technical writing (a research paper, report, or journal article) and one of popular writing (an op-Ed, essay, or plain language article). You should be the sole or first author of the writing samples submitted; if that is not possible, include a statement in your cover letter detailing your exact contributions to the work.

You will receive an email confirmation that your application has been received. All applications will be reviewed, but please note that due to the large number of anticipated applications, only those candidates whose qualifications we wish to discuss further may be contacted.

All application materials should be written in English. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to provide at least two professional references.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

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Application Agreement

I have read the entire job description and meet the qualifications.
If selected for an interview, I will promptly provide at least 2 professional references by email.
If selected for the position, I am able to commit a minimum of 15 hours each week starting in December 2025 (outside of winter holidays and personal vacation with advance notification to the manager).
If selected for the position, I am available Thursdays at 10 am U.S. Pacific time and understand that other virtual meetings will be scheduled Monday through Friday, primarily between 9 am to 12 pm U.S. Pacific Time.
This is my first and only submission. *If you need to edit your submission, please DO NOT submit again. You can reach out with updated materials by emailing us at jobs@drawdown.org.

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I have ____ years of research experience in the electricity sector (including one or more of the following: technical analysis of power generators, grid hardware, electricity-related software, and electricity markets and governance), as documented in my application materials.*

RESUME, COVER LETTER, & WORK SAMPLES

Please upload your current resume, cover letter, and two work samples.

Cover Letter*

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Resume/CV*

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Work Sample 1*

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Work Sample 2*

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Timeline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled. Applications received by November 2, 2025 will be given priority.

Interviews are expected to begin in mid-November.

Contact: Inquiries about this job opening may be sent to jobs@drawdown.org.

Thank you for your interest in Project Drawdown.

Research Fellow: Electricity Sector