Research Associate

Summary

Join Carbon Direct's Industrial Decarbonization team as a Research Associate. Contribute to impactful climate action by conducting research, modeling, and analysis on engineered pathways for CO2 reduction and removal. Collaborate with colleagues on projects, communicate findings effectively, and ensure quality control. This fast-paced role requires a solid foundation in physical or applied sciences and familiarity with carbon management solutions. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a remote-friendly work culture.

Requirements

• Solid foundation in physical or applied sciences, e.g. engineering, chemistry, earth sciences, physics, and associated applied quantitative or mathematical skills
• Familiarity with carbon management solutions, including decarbonization and carbon removal technologies
• Experience with one or more of the following subjects: Life Cycle Assessments and/or Techno-Economic Assessments
• Experience with one or more of the following subjects: Carbon markets (voluntary or compliance) and relevant standards and protocols
• Experience with one or more of the following subjects: Emissions Mitigation strategies, including efficiency, electrification, carbon capture and sequestration, and fuel switching
• Experience with one or more of the following subjects: Engineered and hybrid carbon removal solutions (e.g., direct air capture, bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, mineralization, etc.)
• Ability to synthesize findings from scientific and technical reports
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with limited supervision when necessary, proactively engaging with project managers
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including effectively communicating across internal teams (including with part-time/academic staff members) and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Undertake research, modeling, expert interviews, and/or data analyses, both independently and in partnership with colleagues
• Support project design, execution of research, and preparation of deliverables in collaboration with other team members
• Participate in collaborative problem-solving with project teams
• Liaise and communicate with internal team members across our company to achieve client and team goals
• Develop and communicate recommendations via clear and compelling deliverables, including reports, briefs, and visual presentation of synthesized analytical insights
• Help ensure quality control of outgoing work products and correspondence
• Meet deadlines through good time management, foresight about future tasks, and regular communication of work plans with project managers
• Occasional travel may be required

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial/Chemical engineering or industrial ecology background is a plus
• Commercial electricity generation background a plus
• Proficiency in Excel and/or other analytical software (e.g., R, GIS, Tableau) preferred

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