Researcher (Chinese/English fluency)

Position

Global Energy Monitor is seeking an experienced Researcher with Chinese/English fluency to join our Renewables & Other Power team. The Renewables and Other Power team publishes global asset-level data on solar, wind, hydro, nuclear, geothermal, and bioenergy through our Power Trackers. This position will primarily support the work of the Global Solar Power Tracker and the Global Wind Power Tracker. The Global Solar Power Tracker is a worldwide dataset of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal facilities. It covers all operating solar farm phases with capacities of 1 megawatt (MW) or more and all announced, pre-construction, construction, and shelved projects with capacities greater than 20 MW. The Global Wind Power Tracker (GWPT) is a worldwide dataset of utility-scale, on and offshore wind facilities. It includes wind farm phases with capacities of 10 megawatts (MW) or more. Research primarily involves conducting internet searches and reviewing publicly-accessible online material for information (e.g. project start year, name, operating status, employment data, geospatial coordinates) about wind and solar farms in Chinese speaking countries. The Researcher may also support other GEM projects as needed.

GEM’s wind and solar data are used by climate movement advocates, academic researchers, journalists, and government officials worldwide to advance a sustainable energy future.

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

• Gathering and vetting data, contributing to shared datasets.
• Creating, formatting, and updating wiki pages on energy projects on the GEM.wiki platform.
• Assessing the environmental and social impacts of energy projects.
• Collaborating with other GEM staff members across different project areas.
• Using software and computers, such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and operating systems.
• Supporting report development and analyses, as well as presentations based on GEM’s data.
• Translation of original source materials.
• Miscellaneous support for other GEM projects as needed.

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:

• At least one year of experience in energy/environmental/renewable energy research.
• Fluency in English and Chinese.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental and social impacts of renewable energy, governmental and business institutional structures, and the global political context of renewable energy, particularly the wind and solar sectors.
• Understanding of climate 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 online search tools.
• Analytical skills, including experience in summarizing and presenting data.
• Demonstrated experience of working with databases and/or large datasets.
• Professional writing skills.
• Knowledge of wiki formatting.
• Track record of working to advance social and environmental justice.

Pay and Benefits

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, work-from-home position. The pay rate is $39.47 per hour 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
• 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 and cover letter.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact People & Culture 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.

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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