The UC Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education (Labor Center) is a public service and outreach program of the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment. Founded in 1964, the Labor Center conducts research and education on issues related to labor and employment. The Labor Center’s curricula and leadership trainings serve to educate a diverse new generation of labor leaders. The Labor Center carries out research on topics such as job quality and workforce development issues, and we work with unions, government, and employers to develop innovative policy perspectives and programs. We also provide an important source of research and information on unions and the changing workforce for students, scholars, policymakers and the public.
The Labor Center in the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment at the University of California, Berkeley is recruiting for a Policy Researcher/Senior Policy Researcher, Green Economy Program (Associate/Full Specialist), with an expected start in Spring 2026.
The Policy Researcher/ Senior Policy Researcher will contribute to the Program’s research on workforce standards and strategies related to the energy transition, and worker-led approaches to economic development and industrial policy aimed at building the green economy. The position will involve significant collaboration with unions, environmental organizations, and community-based organizations, and other stakeholders at the state and federal level to advance a worker-led clean energy agenda.
The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: Represented Specialist Series Salary Scale.
A reasonable full-time salary estimate for this position is $75,600-$128,400.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information about the position, including required qualifications and application materials, go to https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05332
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
The Labor Center in the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment at the University of California, Berkeley is recruiting for a Policy Researcher/Senior Policy Researcher, Green Economy Program (Associate/Full Specialist), with an expected start in Spring 2026.
The Policy Researcher/ Senior Policy Researcher will contribute to the Program’s research on workforce standards and strategies related to the energy transition, and worker-led approaches to economic development and industrial policy aimed at building the green economy. The position will involve significant collaboration with unions, environmental organizations, and community-based organizations, and other stakeholders at the state and federal level to advance a worker-led clean energy agenda.
The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: Represented Specialist Series Salary Scale.
A reasonable full-time salary estimate for this position is $75,600-$128,400.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information about the position, including required qualifications and application materials, go to https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05332
The Labor Center in the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment at the University of California, Berkeley is recruiting for a Technology and Work Program Director (Full Specialist), with an expected start in Spring 2026.
The Technology and Work Program Director will oversee, develop, and conduct research, policy analysis, and training related to rapid technological change in the workplace. The goal of the Program is to ensure that AI and other digital technologies benefit rather than harm workers – including the workers of color, women, and immigrants who are often on the frontlines of experimentation with emerging technologies. The Director will also supervise research staff, fundraise, contribute to organizational leadership, and engage with a diverse group of stakeholders.
The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-july-2025-sc ales/t24-a.pdf.
The current full-time base salary range for this position is $94,500 - $197,700.
"Off-scale" salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information about the position, including required qualifications and application materials, go to https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05290
Mar 20, 2026
Full time
The Labor Center in the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment at the University of California, Berkeley is recruiting for a Technology and Work Program Director (Full Specialist), with an expected start in Spring 2026.
The Technology and Work Program Director will oversee, develop, and conduct research, policy analysis, and training related to rapid technological change in the workplace. The goal of the Program is to ensure that AI and other digital technologies benefit rather than harm workers – including the workers of color, women, and immigrants who are often on the frontlines of experimentation with emerging technologies. The Director will also supervise research staff, fundraise, contribute to organizational leadership, and engage with a diverse group of stakeholders.
The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-july-2025-sc ales/t24-a.pdf.
The current full-time base salary range for this position is $94,500 - $197,700.
"Off-scale" salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information about the position, including required qualifications and application materials, go to https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05290
The Labor Center in the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment at the University of California, Berkeley is recruiting for a Researcher/Senior Researcher (Associate/Full Specialist), with an expected start in Summer 2025.
The Researcher/Senior Researcher will collaborate on leading and expanding the Program’s
California-focused policy research on workforce standards and strategies related to the energy transition, and worker-led approaches to economic development and industrial policy aimed at building the green economy. The position will also involve significant collaboration with unions, environmental organizations, community-based organizations, and government officials/staff and other stakeholders at the local, state and federal level to advance a worker-led clean energy agenda.
The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position:
https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t24-b.pdf A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,000 - $137,400.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
The Labor Center is unable to offer visa sponsorship for these positions.
For more information about the position, including required qualifications and application materials, go to https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04847
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
The Labor Center in the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment at the University of California, Berkeley is recruiting for a Researcher/Senior Researcher (Associate/Full Specialist), with an expected start in Summer 2025.
The Researcher/Senior Researcher will collaborate on leading and expanding the Program’s
California-focused policy research on workforce standards and strategies related to the energy transition, and worker-led approaches to economic development and industrial policy aimed at building the green economy. The position will also involve significant collaboration with unions, environmental organizations, community-based organizations, and government officials/staff and other stakeholders at the local, state and federal level to advance a worker-led clean energy agenda.
The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position:
https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t24-b.pdf A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,000 - $137,400.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
The Labor Center is unable to offer visa sponsorship for these positions.
For more information about the position, including required qualifications and application materials, go to https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04847
