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Position
Global Energy Monitor is seeking a Research Analyst for our Renewables and Other Power Program.
This new position will lead the development of global data coverage for smallscale solar installations under 1 Megawatt (MW). This role involves designing and implementing geospatial methodologies and data strategies to identify estimate and verify the national and subnational distribution of these installations. The Research Analyst will also maintain and refine Python code to harmonize government and structured datasets enabling integration across solar project size categoriesfrom installations under 1 MW to those exceeding 20 MW. This position will also play a key function in streamlining research workflows by identifying and resolving duplicate data entries within the Global Solar Power Tracker and supporting the development of best practices and automation approaches that can be applied across GEMs broader suite of energy trackers.
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 organizations founding in 2007 GEMs research has become an essential tool for activists journalists policymakers and scientists. GEMs data and reports are used and cited by organizations ranging from Greenpeace to The Wall Street Journal. GEMs 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 States 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 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.
- 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 energysector wide analyses.
- Developing strong relationships and outreach to partners in NGOs governments business organizations and academia.
- Assisting thirdparty 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 and the position description above 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 and statistical experience in the energy sphere including conducting quantitative research using methods such as hypothesis testing correlation analysis and regression modeling as well as summarizing and presenting findings from large and complex data sets.
- Professional writing skills.
- Possession of fundamental computer programming and spatial mapping 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.
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 with preference for Chinese or Spanish.
Pay and Benefits
This is a fulltime 40hourperweek workfromhome position. The salary is $105429.26.
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 GEMs People & Culture team.
Benefits include (USbased employees):
- 100 paid health vision and dental insurance for employees & contribution towards dependent coverage
- Longterm disability and workers 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 12week sabbatical leave after five years
- 14 weeks of paid parental leave
- 14 weeks of paid medical and/or genderaffirming care leave
Application Requirements
Application deadline: May 4th 2025. Applications will be reviewed in the order they were received.Applicants must provide a resume and cover letter. Candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide a coding sample.
If you have any questions regarding the application process please contact People & Culture at .
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 candidates 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 foreignborn 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 .
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Employment Type
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