Temporary Research Fellow, Energy Funds Project

Penn Information Systems & Computing

. Conduct legal and policy research on state fossil fuel revenue instruments, including enabling statutes, constitutional provisions, case law, fund governance documents, and legislative history .

Posted 10/26/2026part-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $7 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal research and writing, particularly in the context of energy, environmental, and natural resources law. Capable of synthesizing complex information and drafting legal documents while managing deadlines effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. Or Equivalent Law DegreeLegal Research SkillsLegal Writing SkillsFamiliarity With Energy LawFamiliarity With Environmental Law

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal WritingPolicy ResearchDrafting Legal DocumentsSynthesis Of Secondary Literature

Soft Skills

Independent WorkDeadline ManagementReliability

Industry Keywords

Fossil Fuel Revenue InstrumentsNatural Resource Revenue ManagementResource FundsFund Governance DocumentsLegislative History

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct legal and policy research on state fossil fuel revenue instruments, including enabling statutes, constitutional provisions, case law, fund governance documents, and legislative history
Review and synthesize secondary literature in law, economics, and public finance on resource funds and natural resource revenue management
Draft sections of the article and help develop its argument and structure
Support the Energy Funds Project led by Professor Shelley Welton
Research and write a law review article on lessons clean-energy states can learn from states’ experience with fossil-fuel revenue funding, management, and distribution

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. or equivalent law degree, conferred by the appointment start date
Strong legal research and writing skills
Familiarity with energy, environmental, and natural resources law
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and handle a part-time schedule reliably
A background check may be required after a conditional job offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans
Pre-tax or Roth retirement savings options
Investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
Hybrid eligible work arrangement
Part-time schedule