Research Associate

Summary

Join Carbon Direct, a purpose-driven carbon management firm, as a Research Associate on the Science & Advisory team. This full-time role focuses on nature-based climate solutions, supporting client engagements and contributing to carbon dioxide reduction and removal. You will conduct research, create reports, and collaborate with internal and client teams. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience and strong analytical and communication skills. A passion for climate change and experience in a fast-paced environment are essential. Carbon Direct offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage, flexible time off, parental leave, and a remote-friendly work culture.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field, or a bachelor’s degree with demonstrated work experience, including relevant academic areas of focus, internships, volunteer experience, fellowships, etc
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality research and analytical results with limited direct guidance
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with limited supervision when necessary, proactively engaging with project managers, and contributing to multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communicator and cross-functional team builder who creates strong relationships with a global distributed team (including with part-time/academic staff members)
• Experience in a fast-paced, outcome-oriented professional environment (consulting, startup, not-for-profit, etc.)
• Passion for addressing climate change is critical

Responsibilities

• Undertake research, modeling, expert interviews, and/or data analyses, both independently and in partnership with colleagues
• Create high-quality deliverables such as reports, briefs, and visual presentations to effectively communicate research outcomes
• Foster clear and collaborative communication across client and internal teams, actively contributing insights during problem-solving sessions
• Translate complex technical findings into accessible, compelling narratives for diverse stakeholders, ensuring understanding and engagement
• Meet deadlines through good time management, foresight about future tasks, and regular communication of work plans with project managers
• Implement and adhere to quality control measures for all outgoing work products and correspondence, ensuring that deliverables meet or exceed established quality standards before submission

Preferred Qualifications

• Degrees or work experiences that include training in research methods (quantitative or qualitative) are a plus
• Proficiency in Excel and/or other analytical software (e.g., R, GIS, Tableau) preferred
• Fluency with voluntary carbon markets and carbon removal is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Time off as needed: Flexible vacation policy and ten company-wide holidays, plus annual winter break between Christmas and New Year's
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave with no tenure requirement
• Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats
• Reimbursement for your work-from-home setup and monthly work-from-home stipend