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INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS INCORPORATED Associate (Scientist) in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Industrial Economics, Incorporated (IEc) provides consulting services for natural resource managers, regulators, attorneys, and other clients involved in public policy development and implementation. Our staff applies expertise in economics, science, engineering, business, computer modeling, and data management to cutting-edge environmental and natural resource policy and management issues. We are known for developing smart, objective analyses to address high-profile environmental and public policy problems, leveraging a unique combination of analytic rigor and creativity. Position: Scientist to support natural resource damage assessment, oil spill assessment, environmental impact analyses, remedial investigations/evaluations, applied natural resource management. Responsibilities: IEc Associates gather and evaluate data, design and implement quantitative analyses using a variety of scientific methods, conduct GIS spatial analyses, utilize statistics, interpret and communicate results, write reports, and present findings. Associates often work on site-specific cases, assisting clients with natural resource assessments, impact analyses, field and literature-based research, and restoration/monitoring planning, including recommending modifications to approaches or methodologies to achieve project objectives. Consulting work at IEc requires attention to detail and strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, plan project schedules, and meet deadlines. Associates typically work in project teams, managing the efforts of Research Analysts and other staff while coordinating with experts in other disciplines. Required Qualifications Master?s degree or PhD (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline, including but not limited to natural resources, biology (e.g., marine, wildlife), ecology, toxicology, geology, chemistry, or a related field. At least three years of work experience in a position relevant to the role, including data analysis, database development and management, quality assurance/quality control, field-based ecological study design and/or implementation, or natural resource damage assessment implementation or planning. Strong analytic, problem solving, and communications skills. Compensation and Advancement IEc offers competitive salaries ranging from \$68,000 to \$90,000 commensurate with degree and experience, as well as an annual performance bonus averaging 13% of annual salary. We are committed to the well-being of our staff and provide excellent benefits, including quality health insurance with contribution to a Health Savings Account; generous contribution to retirement savings (based on tenure); an Employee Assistance Program; flexible vacation/holiday time; financial support for relevant professional development opportunities; sick time and short- and long-term disability; paid family and medical leave; commuter benefits; recreational and social opportunities; and more. IEc is committed to the professional development of our staff and offers advancement opportunities for high-performing Associates. Position Location: IEc office is located in Cambridge, MA; staff location is flexible. Position Start Date: Fall 2024 To apply, you must upload all of the following materials: Cover letter; resume; undergraduate transcript; graduate transcript; writing sample that should be authored solely by you (must be no more than 5 pages in length, which can be an excerpt from a longer paper, and include some type of technical information/analysis). For more detailed information and to apply, please visit our website at www.indecon.com/open-positions EOE AA M/F/Veterans/Disability