Jobs and Internships at the Sabin Center
Senior Legal Researcher, Climate Law and Finance
Columbia Law School’s Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law are recruiting a Researcher to support a new initiative on climate law and finance. The researcher will work collaboratively with CCSI's and the Sabin Center’s Leadership and Research Staff to analyze the interrelated legal, finance, and policy pathways critical to achieving global climate goals and facilitating the energy transition, and the corresponding implications for public, private, and institutional financial sector actors, regulators, and alliances. Successful candidates will have a good understanding of how financing and investment can play a role in addressing climate change and the critical importance of appropriate systems, laws, policies and practices to achieve climate goals and facilitate the energy transition. Successful candidates will also demonstrate willingness to learn new areas and to work in a highly interdisciplinary, flexible, and dynamic environment.
Minimum qualifications
- JD or equivalent legal degree, or PhD in law, finance, business, economics, or other related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in academia, public sector, finance, or legal practice
More details on the position and instructions for applying can be found here. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
This position is based at Columbia University in New York. Full-time remote work is not possible.
Senior Staff Associate, Climate Law and Finance
This position will collaborate with the Director and Research Staff of the Law School's Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law (Sabin Center) to execute the Centers’ applied research agenda on the role of law and finance in addressing climate change and accelerating the energy transition. The incumbent will work collaboratively with CCSI's and the Sabin Center’s Leadership and Research Staff to analyze the interrelated legal, finance, and policy pathways critical to achieving global climate goals and facilitating the energy transition, and the corresponding implications for public, private, and institutional financial sector actors, regulators, and alliances. The incumbent will contribute a profound understanding of how to leverage research findings into concrete outcomes and impact on the global stage.
Minimum qualifications
- Masters Degree in Finance Economics, or other related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in academia, public sector, or finance
More details on the position and instructions for applying can be found here. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Assistant Director of Operations
The Sabin Center seeks an Assistant Director of Operations, who, in collaboration with the Center's executive director Michael Burger, designs and manages systems to support the growing organization, including planning and operation of projects, collaborations, budget, and resources. The incumbent will also work with the Center and project leadership to cultivate and maintain collaborative partnerships and networks of researchers, practitioners, and students. This position reports to the Center Executive Director and works collaboratively with research staff.
Minimum Qualifications
BA or BS required, MBA, MPA, Masters degree or JD highly desirable. Must have at least 3-5 years of significant project management, development, or other relevant experience.
More details on the position and how to apply can be found here.
Communications Associate
The Sabin Center is seeking a Communications Associate, who will work with the Center's faculty, research scholars and staff, in close coordination with faculty and staff of Columbia Climate School, to provide strategic guidance on communications efforts and utilize various communication strategies and tools to disseminate research, opinion and resources through appropriate channels to targeted audiences. This includes working with faculty, research scholars and staff to coordinate publications and dissemination efforts in print, online and through social media; developing and implementing strategic communications plans for the Center; assisting with media outreach; assisting with the coordination of events, seminars, and conferences; and assisting with general program administration as it relates to communications, online and print publications and events.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required (preferably in communications, journalism, environmental policy, or other related discipline). Minimum two years communications experience required, preferably in a university, think tank, environmental organization, PR agency or press office.
More details on the position and how to apply can be found here.
Fellowship in Climate Change Law
The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law seeks a Climate Justice Fellow for a one-year appointment, with an option for a second year, starting in September 2023. Under the supervision of Michael Gerrard, Faculty Director and Michael Burger, Executive Director, the incumbent will conduct independent research, literature reviews, and benchmarking studies on a wide variety of issues related to climate change law, with a special focus on issues related to climate justice and equity, as well as develop and implement advocacy strategies. The incumbent will work on a wide variety of research and writing projects concerning climate change mitigation and adaptation, including issues of justice and equity in those contexts; contribute to programs and projects that engage in active law and policy contexts; help organize conferences, seminars, and collaborative publications; contribute to conceptualization, management and implementation of the Center’s web resources; and assist with oversight of interns and volunteers, among other projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
- JD, JD equivalent, or LLM.
- Strong academic qualifications and a demonstrated interest in climate justice and equity, and/or in environmental, natural resources or energy law and policy, will be expected.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 - 3 years of professional legal experience with a government agency (including through a clerkship), NGO, law firm, corporation, or law school center.
The position will be filled as either a Postdoctoral Research Scholar or an Associate Research Scholar. In both instances the minimum degree requirement is a JD, JD equivalent, or LLM within three years of beginning the fellowship. A candidate will be eligible for an appointment as Associate Research Scholar only if they have already completed a fellowship or postdoctoral training following their law degree.
How to Apply:
The application period for this job posting has closed.
Visiting Scholars
In order to recognize and enhance work in the field of climate law the Sabin Center on occasion sponsors researchers and scholars who have applied for and been accepted to Columbia Law Schools Visiting Scholars Program. Applicants interested in Center sponsorship may email the Faculty Director or Executive Director to notify them of their interest in sponsorship.