Research Associate

Summary

Join Carbon Direct, a purpose-driven carbon management firm, as a Research Associate to contribute to impactful climate action. You will conduct research, analysis, and content development for client projects, collaborating with a global team. This role involves supporting decarbonization strategies, analyzing corporate climate claims, and contributing to business development. Adaptability and strong communication skills are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare, paid time off, and a remote-friendly work culture.

Requirements

• Master’s (or Bachelor’s with equivalent experience) in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, economics, or related fields
• Experience in sustainability consulting, decarbonisation, carbon management, or climate-related fields, preferably working with high-profile clients or complex projects
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with GHG accounting principles, voluntary carbon markets, environmental attribute certificates, and sustainability frameworks (e.g., SBTi, GHG Protocol, PCAF, IC-VCM, VCMI etc)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to translate complex technical findings into clear and compelling deliverables
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel)
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Passion for climate solutions and a commitment to equitable, science-based mitigation strategies

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality client deliverables, including presentations, reports, and briefings, synthesising complex research into clear and actionable insights
• Conduct research, data analysis, modeling, expert interviews, and related activities to support carbon management advisory engagements
• Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge on voluntary frameworks, standards, greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting rules, claims guidance, and market positions, evaluating their implications for our clients
• Support engagements related to the development and implementation of decarbonisation and net zero strategies including carbon dioxide removal strategy and assessment of decarbonisation pathways
• Analyse corporate climate strategies and claims, assessing their alignment with voluntary and compliance frameworks, including GHG accounting rules
• Support technical advisory work related to measurement and mitigation of financed emissions in alignment with best practice methodologies (e.g., PCAF)
• Provide analytical support on voluntary carbon markets and environmental attribute certificates (EACs, with a focus on building materials) towards the development of thought leadership, project-level diligence, and market positioning strategies
• Support business development activities, including proposal writing, assisting with client outreach efforts and supporting external event preparation
• Contribute to team administration and internal coordination, such as organising team gatherings and supporting knowledge-sharing initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in business development

Benefits

• Allianz Global Health Best In Class Healthcare
• 25 days of paid holidays per calendar year, 11 UK Holidays, and company-wide winter break
• Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats
• Reimbursement for your work-from-home setup and monthly work-from-home stipend