Overview
The food system accounts for around one-third of global climate impacts, and this will only increase as we work to feed a growing global population of 10 billion people. Methane emissions are a major part of these impacts but are mostly an under-realized strategy for climate action. The livestock sector must accelerate methane mitigation if the world is to slow the rate of climate change and avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
EDF has been working with the dairy sector across our anchor regions (US, EU. India and China) to advance the science on reducing methane emissions and through interactions with the corporate sector. One example of our corporate work is the Dairy Methane Action Alliance (DMAA) which is a global initiative convened by EDF to spur action and accountability to drive down dairy methane emissions. We are also working to improve livestock health in low and middle income countries to increase productivity and reduce methane intensity of milk and meat products. One of our newest endeavors is to conduct a systems review of the US beef sector to identify levers to reduce the sector’s GHG footprint.
Overall Function
EDF’s Livestock Methane team works in close coordination with the EDF+Business and Climate Smart Agriculture teams. The Senior Research Analyst will be a critical part of the Livestock Methane Science team, joining in its efforts to 1) review and provide scientific input to documents targeting policy, corporate, finance or other audiences to ensure alignment with best available science while staying practical to corporate needs; 2) conduct literature reviews to fill critical scientific gaps that can push our work forward; 3) assist in writing of scientific reports and publications based upon work being undertaken by EDF and colleagues; and 4) support the overall livestock methane science team on critical projects. The Senior Research Analyst will report to a Lead Senior Scientist in the EDF Office of Chief Scientist.
Location: Hybrid from EDF's Raleigh, New York, Boston, or San Francisco office or Remote-US
Term: This is a 2-year fixed term position with full benefits and opportunity for extension
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.
Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.
$76,000-$81,000
Overview
The food system accounts for around one-third of global climate impacts, and this will only increase as we work to feed a growing global population of 10 billion people. Methane emissions are a major part of these impacts but are mostly an under-realized strategy for climate action. The livestock sector must accelerate methane mitigation if the world is to slow the rate of climate change and avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
EDF has been working with the dairy sector across our anchor regions (US, EU. India and China) to advance the science on reducing methane emissions and through interactions with the corporate sector. One example of our corporate work is the Dairy Methane Action Alliance (DMAA) which is a global initiative convened by EDF to spur action and accountability to drive down dairy methane emissions. We are also working to improve livestock health in low and middle income countries to increase productivity and reduce…
We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization.
We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization.
Fluency in English (reading, writing and speaking)
Fluency in English (reading, writing and speaking)
Please include resume and cover letter.
Please include resume and cover letter.