Interested in working at the Climate Jobs Institute? We currently do not have any openings, but feel free to contact us (climate-jobs@illinois.edu), share your resume, and we can let you know when we have other openings.
Research Assistant Program
The Climate Jobs Institute’s Research Assistantship program provides University of Illinois graduate students an opportunity to participate in groundbreaking research at the intersection of climate policy, labor, and economic development. Research Assistants will understand Illinois’ clean energy policy and contribute to applied research to support the state’s transition to a clean energy future. Research Assistants receive tuition waivers and a stipend.
Applications for new Research Assistant positions will be accepted in March of 2025 for summer 2025, fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters.
Collaborate with Us
The Climate Jobs Institute seeks to collaborate with researchers, institutes, and centers at the University of Illinois and elsewhere that are interested in the emerging field of labor, economic development, and the clean energy transition. Please reach out to discuss opportunities for collaboration and funding.
We are also interested in engaging with union labor, state agencies, policy makers, environmental advocacy organizations, community-based organizations and more. We want to hear from you about the research needs that will support an equitable clean energy transition. Your input can help us shape our research agenda! Email climate-jobs@illinois.edu to set up a meeting to discuss ideas for collaboration and research.
