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Graduate Research Assistantship

The CAES Energy Policy Institute is hiring Graduate Research Assistants for upcoming semesters, with an opportunity for renewal.

The CAES Energy Policy Institute is a nonpartisan and evidence-based research and advising center that specializes in bridging engineering and economic understanding of energy systems with applied, social and technical analysis. Among our activities, we host Power Talks and the Energy Policy Conference. Student researchers are sought to support a range of research projects, such as ones on carbon policies, energy infrastructure resilience, energy hubs and jobs, energy-water systems, emerging markets, wildfires and the grid, etc.

Applicants

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

We’re seeking applicants with a strong interest in energy and sustainability, demonstrated ability to collect and analyze academic and/or industry information, and flexibility as a team player. Students with strengths in qualitative, quantitative and/or geospatial methods, and an interest in doing mixed methods research are invited to apply. Solid research experience in GIS/technical/writing skills are a plus. We encourage applicants from all graduate programs and disciplines to apply, including: the School of Public Service, Engineering and Computer Science, Business and Economics, Innovation and Design, and the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, or Health.

EPI Graduate Research Assistantship

The EPI Graduate Research Assistantship benefits package provides a competitive stipend, tuition, health insurance, and student fees for the fall or spring semester, with the possibility for renewal. In return, the appointment requires a 20-hour per week commitment for research activities during the given semester. Students holding this position must be admitted to the Boise State University Graduate College and also be fully admitted to their degree program, carrying at least 5 graduate credit hours during the semester (international students must carry 9 credits).

Application Materials

Please email the following to EPI@boisestate.edu. One PDF including all four documents is preferred.

  1. cover letter
  2. resume
  3. writing sample
  4. recent transcript (unofficial acceptable)

The cover letter should include:

  • What graduate program you are in and when you expect to graduate,
  • Your research experience, plus interest and/or experience in energy and/or sustainability,
  • Why you are interested in working at EPI,
  • If you plan to work in another position at the same time on campus or elsewhere,
  • Are you interested in fall, spring or both,
  • What GA positions are you applying for?

To Apply or for Further Information

Email your applicant materials to EPI@boisestate.edu. If you have questions, contact Cassie Koerner, cassiekoerner@boisestate.edu.