Research Analyst - Remote

Position

Global Energy Monitor is seeking an experienced Research Analyst to work as a part of the Renewables and Other Power team to incorporate medium and small-scale solar projects into the Global Solar Power Tracker, as well as other projects as needed. 

Start date: Jul 3, 2023. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.

The Challenge

According to the Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC), we have less than a decade to make massive and unprecedented changes in the global economy to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. To meet that challenge, Global Energy Monitor is creating trackers and other tools to provide detailed information on energy facilities, sponsors, and financing. 

About Global Energy Monitor

Global Energy Monitor (GEM) is a network of researchers developing information for the worldwide climate and clean energy movement. Since the organization’s founding in 2007, GEM’s research has become an essential tool for activists, journalists, policymakers, and scientists. GEM’s data and reports are used and cited by organizations ranging from Greenpeace to The Wall Street Journal. GEM’s information is used by Bloomberg Terminals, the International Energy Agency, the IPCC, Climate Analytics, Carbon Tracker Initiative, and hundreds of others.

Note: GEM does not have a central office; instead, GEM works with employees to create suitable home offices catered to the needs of their role. Remote staff need not be based in the United States.

Position Summary and Duties

Strategy & Research

• Collaborate with the Global Solar Power Tracker project manager to develop strategy and methods to integrate and harmonize various global datasets and determine the best approach for achieving accurate, timely, and comprehensive global coverage of medium and small-scale solar installations (0 < 20 MW).
• Generate and execute Python code to integrate government and other datasets into the Global Solar Power Tracker.
• Develop and execute procedures for identifying and removing duplicate data.
• Work with partners to provide data, testing, feedback, or other products that will be used to improve machine learning results of solar installation detections based on satellite imagery.
• Identify data gaps and develop and execute strategies to fill those gaps.

Analysis

• Use and develop spreadsheets and database tools to manage and analyze data sets at the regional, national, and international levels.
• Lead on responses to media and analysis requests pertaining to medium & small-scale solar. 
• Contribute to blogs, articles, and reports summarizing research findings.
• Create visual presentations of findings using presentation graphics and online tools.

Other

• Provide support for other Global Energy Monitor projects, including administrative tasks, as needed.

Education & Experience

Applicants who tailor their resume and cover letter to these requirements will be prioritized.

The following experience and skills are required for this position:

• 5+ years of experience in energy/environmental research and analysis.
• 2+ years of experience in coding in the Python language for data analysis, preferably on energy or climate-related topics.

The following experience and skills are desired for this position:

• Demonstrated analytical experience in the energy sphere, including experience summarizing and presenting quantitative data, and managing large data sets.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental and social impacts of energy production, governmental and business institutional structures, and the global political context of energy.
• Track record of working to advance social and environmental justice.
• Strong research skills, including attention to detail, scrupulous adherence to documented fact, resourcefulness in using and developing research tools.
• Demonstrated facility with computers, software, databases, and professional social media.
• Professional writing skills.
• Professional data presentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Additional language skills, including, but not limited to: Chinese, Turkish, Japanese, Spanish, German, French, Vietnamese, Korean.
• Geospatial analysis skills using QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.

Pay and Benefits

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, work-from-home position. The salary is $99,959 for locations in the United States. Salary and benefits differ for those based outside of the US and may be discussed on an individual basis.

Benefits include (US Based Employees):

• 100% paid health, vision, dental insurance for employee & contribution towards dependent coverage
• Long-term disability and worker’s compensation insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with 5% employer match
• 4 weeks paid vacation, plus 18 holidays, 10 sick leave days, and other leave
• Remote work stipend
• Home office set up & ergonomics reimbursement
• Paid 12-week sabbatical leave after five years
• Paid parental leave

Application Requirements

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and this listing will remain open until filled. Applicants must provide a resume, cover letter, and Python coding sample related to data analysis.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@globalenergymonitor.org. 

Hiring Practices

Equal Employment: Global Energy Monitor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment determinations at GEM are based exclusively on the needs of the organization, specific job requirements, and a candidate’s individual qualifications. These determinations are made without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, age, physical, mental, and/or sensory disability, sex, orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, medical history, or military service. GEM is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. 

Accommodations: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact liz.mason@globalenergymonitor.org. 

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