Research Associate
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
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Not Disclosed
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Posted on:
2 days ago
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
About the Organization
CRSI is a nonprofit that uses science and policy to unlock carbon removal opportunities in every sector of society.
There is a 58 billion ton gap between the amount of carbon removal we need and the amount of CDR current policy approaches can deliver. Filling this gap requires a creative approach to deployment embedding CDR solutions in every sector of society and leveraging existing physical and policy infrastructure to do more with less.
CRSI is a small group of dedicated folks from a variety of backgrounds including chemistry mathematics communications and more. Our work focuses on scaling integrated carbon removal solutions: we bridge knowledge gaps between CDR and other industries provide technical guidance to policymakers and regulators and catalyze research at nonprofits and universities.
Since our launch in the summer of 2024 weve helped shape the future of carbon removal from concept to implementation. We published research and guidance on leveraging carbon removal to support both agriculture and coastal resilience emphasizing what CDR can offer farmers and coastal communities. We also launched C-QuIP our interactive digital tool that tracks progress and intersections across CDR policy integrations and quantification. Were continuously engaging with efforts across and beyond the US and will serve as a lead author on the upcoming 2027 IPCC Methodology Report on CDR and CCUS.
Our Values
At CRSI we celebrate
- Curiosity and humility. We always have more to learn and we are eager to do so (and try to assume the same for others).
- Equanimity and pragmatism. We try to see and navigate the world as it is not as we want it to be or as weve been programmed to see it through the dominant culture.
- Clarity and collaboration. We can work effectively and authentically with anyone and each other as long as we are clear on our values goals strategy and tactics.
- Mission driven and action oriented. Our goal is to build systems of accountability that enable the world to use carbon removal as a tool for climate justice. No project or product defines us as long as we are taking meaningful action to build a CDR sector that is worthy of public investment.
Position Summary:
CRSI is seeking a Research Associate to work closely with the Executive Director to support CRSIs day-to-day work. This role includes a wide range of activities: policy research data analysis programming product development long-form writing public speaking and strategy support.
Primary Responsibilities
- Contribute to CRSIs multi-disciplinary research projects including literature review informational interviews and data analysis. Projects often span physical science engineering and policy topics.
- Support the development and maintenance of C-QuIP CRSIs public database of CDR information. The Research Associate will be responsible for the overall performance of the tool plus maintenance of at least one specific section of the database based on their past experience and knowledge.
- Respond to time-sensitive rapid-turnaround inquiries from teammates and project partners on current events policy developments and scientific uncertainties.
- Translate CRSIs work into written materials and data visualizations for internal and external audiences including academic publications conference presentations and mainstream writing (e.g. blog posts).
- Represent CRSI at industry conferences and help execute CRSI-hosted events including virtual webinars and in-person convenings.
- Other duties that are reasonable and consistent with this position.
The Ideal Candidate
This person will be a strong utility player comfortable juggling multiple projects and excited to move quickly from questions to execution. We expect this person to be comfortable with scientific research practices language and tools. This person is highly collaborative and always willing to try even when theyre not sure where to start. They contribute proactively to cultivating the teams curiosity and knowledge about carbon removal by sharing articles hosting book clubs and supporting team cohesion. While comfortable using AI to support their work this person is skilled at researching writing editing and speaking without it.
Experience Requested
We are excited to meet candidates with a range of professional backgrounds spanning climate academia engineering mathematics or a related field. We expect this role is best suited for a candidate with 45 years of combined university and on-the-job experience. Generally we consider years spent working towards bachelors and masters degrees at 50% compared to years of direct job experience (e.g. a two-year MS degree one year work experience). This person should be authorized to work in the US.
Workplace Compensation & Application
Workplace & Travel: All team members work remotely in the US with occasional travel (4-6 times per year) for events and in-person meetings.
Compensation: The salary for this role is $85000 annually. CRSI covers 100% of employee medical dental and vision premiums matches 401(k) up to 3.5% and offers generous vacation and sick leave policies.
How to Apply: To apply please visit our Applicant Portal where you will be asked to submit your resume and answer a few questions in lieu of a cover letter.
We respectfully request no follow-up calls or emails.
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