Research Associate

Summary

Join Carbon Direct, a purpose-driven carbon management firm, as a Research Associate to contribute to impactful climate action projects. You will conduct research, analysis, and content development to support client engagements. Collaborate with a global team to help clients navigate sustainability challenges. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, familiarity with carbon markets and sustainability frameworks, and adaptability. Occasional travel may be required. We offer a competitive salary and a robust benefits package.

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
• 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