Research Analyst (Ownership) - Remote

Position

Global Energy Monitor is seeking an experienced Research Analyst to join our Ownership team. This role will work as part of GEM’s Global Energy Ownership Tracker, which is collecting and improving GEM’s data on ownership of combustion power plants, mines (for coal and iron), steel plants, and oil and gas pipelines. As with all of GEM’s data, this data is made freely available to anyone, and is used for identifying the companies and other entities that own projects that are responsible for a large portion of greenhouse gas emissions. This ownership data is also used by Climate TRACE, a non-profit coalition of organizations building a timely, open, and accessible inventory of every significant source of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

Location

Preference will be given to those living in the United States, however, GEM may be able to hire employees worldwide in countries where our PEO (Deel) operates, except in countries classified as Level 3 or 4 on the

U.S. Department of State’s website. GEM does not have a central office; instead, GEM works with employees to create suitable home offices catered to the needs of their role.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Using and developing spreadsheets, databases, and other software tools to organize tracker data sets and analyze fossil and renewable power sources at the regional, national, and international levels.
• Analyzing and staying abreast of industry, NGO, media, and governmental data and reports to assess current and emerging trends, support project ideation, and assist in new project scoping.
• Writing blogs, articles, briefings, and reports summarizing research findings.
• Responding to media inquiries to educate journalists, disseminate GEM data, and advance GEM’s advocacy.
• Monitoring data requests to better understand how GEM data is used, to prepare for funder reporting, or to identify potential follow-ups.
• Using various global data sources (government websites, company reports, news articles, etc., as well as information from partner organizations) to ensure the tracker represents the most accurate and timely information for each facility.
• Collaborating with department supervisors, project managers, researchers, and analysts to ensure data consistency and energy-sector wide analyses.
• Creating, formatting, and updating datasheets and pages on the GEM. wiki platform, both manually and in consultation with the data team and Program Director to automate processes where possible.
• Creating visual presentations of findings using presentation graphics and online tools.
• Presenting research findings at meetings, conferences, hearings, and other public events.
• Developing strong relationships and outreach to partners in NGOs, governments, business organizations, and academia.
• Assisting third-party researchers in academia, NGOs, governments, and business organizations seeking to use GEM data and analysis.
• Providing support for other Global Energy Monitor projects, including administrative tasks, as needed.
• Using software and computers, such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and operating systems.

Required Qualifications

Applicants who tailor their resume and cover letter to these requirements will be prioritized. Applications at GEM are carefully reviewed by our team. We take the time to consider each candidate individually.

The following experience and skills are required for this position:

• 3+ years of experience in energy/environmental/heavy industry decarbonization research.
• Fluency in English.
• Demonstrated analytical experience in the energy sphere, including experience summarizing and presenting quantitative and qualitative data and managing large data sets.
• Professional writing skills.
• Experience coordinating people, projects, and resources; ability to work with others effectively.
• Experience networking and building working relationships with external stakeholders and experts, including working with media.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• ​​Possession of fundamental computer programming and spatial mapping skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the environmental and social impacts of energy and materials production and the global political economy of energy/materials generation and procurement.
• Understanding of industry and energy transition issues, and/or relevant technical background.
• Strong research skills, including attention to detail, scrupulous adherence to documented facts, and resourcefulness in using search tools.
• Demonstrated previous project management experience: ability to break large projects into timelines, monitor progress towards goals, adjust priorities based on feedback, and meet deadlines.
• Track record of working to advance social and environmental justice.
• Multilingual fluency.

Pay and Benefits

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, work-from-home position. The salary is $105,429.26 for locations in the United States.

Locations outside of the US: GEM aims to offer comparable salaries, benefits, and leave to employees living outside of the US in line with our fully transparent compensation framework. More information can be requested by contacting GEM’s People & Culture team.

Benefits include (US-based employees):

• 100% paid health, vision, and dental insurance for employees & contribution towards dependent coverage
• Long-term disability and worker’s compensation insurance
• Voluntary life insurance available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan with a 5% employer match & access to a financial advisor specializing in socially responsible investing
• 4 weeks paid vacation, plus 18 holidays, 15 sick leave days, and other leave
• Remote work stipend
• Home office set up assistance and sponsorship
• Ergonomics consultation & equipment reimbursement
• Paid 12-week sabbatical leave after five years
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• 14 weeks of paid medical and/or gender-affirming care leave

Application Requirements

Applications will be reviewed in the order they were received. Applicants must provide a resume.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact People & Culture at hr@globalenergymonitor.org.

Visa Sponsorship Policy (For US-Based Employees)

We are able to consider candidates who are physically present in the United States at the time of hire and have valid work authorization or are in a status that allows a Change of Status to H-1B without requiring visa issuance at a U.S. consulate abroad. We are unable to consider candidates who require consular processing.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion: Our goal is to listen, engage, and activate voices across our global organization to ensure all identity groups and perspectives are represented in our work. Our aspiration is to foster a diverse work environment and encourage women, LGBTQIA individuals, people of color, people with disabilities, older members of the community, ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply. We designed our hiring process to foster an inclusive and welcoming experience that allows candidates to feel respected, appreciated, and comfortable, thereby creating the conditions for both GEM and the candidate to determine if there is a good fit.

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 shuantxhis.her@globalenergymonitor.org.

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