New 
Research Fellow: Gender and Climate Security
 Georgetown University | |
 United States, D.C., Washington | |
 Jul 10, 2025 | |
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Research Fellow: Gender and Climate Security Georgetown University: Main Campus: Walsh School of Foreign Service Location: Main Campus Open Date: Jul 09, 2025 Deadline: Sep 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic research fellow to lead our climate portfolio and advance the mission of centering women in all global policy and debates on climate change. The Fellow will be responsible for shaping the Institute's climate research agenda and producing policy analysis that responds to the challenges and opportunities found at the intersection of gender, climate, and security issues. Drawing on a background in gender-responsive approaches to climate security, the Fellow will utilize their expertise to track, analyze, and write on global policies and trends, and will serve as the focal point for the Institute's engagement related to climate change. Reporting to the Director of Research and working closely with the Director of Policy, the Climate Researcher will envision, craft, and execute research projects and translate research findings for diverse stakeholders in ways that generate policy impact. The ideal candidate will have expertise and rigorous research experience on the gendered impacts of climate change, particularly in conflict-affected and fragile contexts, and awareness of the corresponding policy implications and solutions for these challenges. The Fellow must be familiar with current climate security policies and debates, as well as global climate policy and diplomacy efforts, including working knowledge of the UNFCCC and COP. Candidates must have a Master's degree and experience designing and leading research projects informed by a gender analysis. In addition to technical expertise on gender and climate security, a demonstrated ability to write for policy audiences, including leveraging an evidence-based case for policy impact, is essential. Experience managing research projects and budgets, supervising junior staff and/or students, and engaging with policy, practitioner, and academic communities is highly desirable. Duties and responsibilities of the Research Fellow include, but are not limited to: Policy-Oriented Research
Informing Policy and Practice
Project & Relationship Management
Application Instructions Applications should be submitted through Interfolio via this link. Submission must packet include the following: Cover letter describing your fit for the position and a brief (no more than 500 words) overview of current gaps in knowledge in the field as you see them and areas of research that are most urgently needed to advance policy and practice.
The preferred start date is September 1, 2025. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The successful applicant will be hired as a Georgetown University Research Fellow, which is a full-time non-tenure line faculty position with benefits. Salary will range from $65,000-$85,000, depending on experience. The initial contract will be for one year, with an opportunity to renew, depending on performance. Qualifications Application Instructions For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/170169 GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. jeid-e1c02295b130e64d965d65d87d2435eb | |