Policy Researcher/Senior Policy Researcher, Green Economy Program (Associate/Full Specialist) - UC Berkeley Labor Center
The University of California, Berkeley
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Policy Researcher/Senior Policy Researcher, Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: Represented Specialist Series Salary Scale. A reasonable full-time salary estimate for this position is $75,600-$128,400. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: Spring 2026 Position duration: 1 year, with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance
Application Window
Open date: April 5, 2026 Next review date:Monday, Apr 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The UC Berkeley Labor Center, at the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE), UC Berkeley, has an opening for a Policy Researcher or Senior Policy Researcher in its Green Economy Program, which may be hired at the Associate or Full Specialist rank, depending on years of work experience and educational background. The Policy Researcher/ Senior Policy Researcher will contribute to the Program’s research on workforce standards and strategies related to the energy transition, and worker-led approaches to economic development and industrial policy aimed at building the green economy. The position will involve significant collaboration with unions, environmental organizations, and community-based organizations, and other stakeholders at the state and federal level to advance a worker-led clean energy agenda. Responsibilities include: Conduct policy research and analysis, and collaborate on developing new policy models, in the area of workforce standards, economic development, and industrial policy related to the energy transition Serve as co-author and/or lead author on policy research reports and briefing memos, and draft op-eds and public testimony Contribute to team’s work providing technical assistance to stakeholders, policymakers, and media on policy debates surrounding labor and the energy transition Support Program Leads with outreach to partner organizations, build and strengthen relationships, and facilitate collaboration Work closely with the Program’s team in identifying new research projects and opportunities for collaborating with field partners Support Program Leads with developing curriculum and delivering trainings for unions, worker advocates, and other stakeholders Supervise and mentor student workers Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Department: https://irle.berkeley.edu/ Unit: https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications(required at time of application)Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree Additional qualifications(required at time of start)
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Writing Sample #1 - Applied research or policy writing Writing Sample #2 - Applied research or policy writing on which you were lead author and/or that focused on climate/energy policies or labor standards (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05332 Help contact:laurel.lucia@berkeley.edu
Job Location
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