Position
Global Energy Monitor is seeking an experienced Researcher who will work primarily as part of Global Energy Monitor’s Heavy Industry Program, working on specific trackers within heavy industry, with a particular focus on South East Asia. The researcher may also support other GEM projects as needed. GEM’s Heavy Industry work is currently focused on iron and steel, but may expand to include cement, concrete, aluminum, hydrogen, and other sectors.
Global Energy Monitor’s Heavy Industry Program currently houses several global trackers dedicated to providing information about the global iron and steel industry, which is responsible for 11% of global carbon dioxide emissions. The Global Steel Plant Tracker (GSPT) tracks all metal production facilities with at least 500 thousand tonnes per annum crude iron/steel capacity. This tracker includes information on location, ownership, production technology, operating status, and more. The Global Blast Furnace Tracker (GBFT) tracks details about age, size, and manufacturer/model for blast furnace units at plants in the GSPT. The Global Electric Arc Furnace Feedstock Project will track details about electric arc furnace feedstocks for electric arc furnace units at plants in the GSPT. These trackers provide important information for understanding the opportunities and challenges of transitioning the global iron and steel industry to cleaner production.
The Challenge
According to the Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC), we have less than a decade to make massive and unprecedented changes in the global economy to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. To meet that challenge, Global Energy Monitor is creating trackers and other tools to provide detailed information on energy facilities, sponsors, and financing.
About Global Energy Monitor
Global Energy Monitor (GEM) is a network of researchers developing information for the worldwide climate and clean energy movement. Since the organization’s founding in 2007, GEM’s research has become an essential tool for activists, journalists, policymakers, and scientists. GEM’s data and reports are used and cited by organizations ranging from Greenpeace to The Wall Street Journal. GEM’s information is used by Bloomberg Terminals, the International Energy Agency, the IPCC, Climate Analytics, Carbon Tracker Initiative, and hundreds of others.
Note: GEM does not have a central office; instead, GEM works with employees to create suitable home offices catered to the needs of their role. Remote staff need not be based in the United States.
Position Summary and Duties
- Using various global data sources to collect, gather, and vet information to ensure that GEM’s heavy industry trackers will provide the most accurate and timely information on global heavy industry sectors, especially iron and steel. (Sources include government data, company reports, news articles, as well as information from partner organizations, etc.)
- Creating, formatting, and updating wiki pages for heavy industry projects on the GEM.wiki platform.
- Supporting report development and analyses based on GEM’s data.
- Assessing the environmental and social impacts of heavy industry projects.
- Updating dashboards and tools based on GEM’s data, as needed.
- Collaborating with other GEM staff members across different project areas.
- Miscellaneous support for other GEM projects as needed.
Education & Experience
Applicants who tailor their resume and cover letter to these requirements will be prioritized.
The following experience and skills are required for this position:
- Fluency in English.
- 1-3 years of experience in energy/environmental/heavy industry decarbonization research and/or analysis.
- Basic knowledge of environmental and social impacts of energy and/or heavy industry, governmental and business institutional structures, and the global political context of energy/heavy industry.
- Demonstrated commitment to social and environmental justice.
- Strong research skills, including attention to detail, scrupulous adherence to documented fact, and resourcefulness in using online search tools.
- Commitment to social and environmental justice.
- Basic coding/web-content experience; demonstrated ability to master additional technical skills as needed for data development and analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in working with databases and/or large datasets.
- Professional-level writing skills.
The following experience and skills are desired for this position:
- Background in heavy industry decarbonization and/or familiarity with, knowledge of, and interest in metal industry, specifically aluminum, iron and steel production, cement and concrete, and/or hydrogen.
- Familiarity with carbon accounting, emissions calculations, decarbonization roadmaps, net zero strategies, etc.
- Experience with relevant database(s).
- Knowledge of wiki formatting.
- Fluency in additional languages, especially Chinese, and/or Korean, Japanese, Turkish, Vietnamese.
Pay and Benefits
This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, work-from-home position. The pay rate is $37.58 per hour for locations in the United States. Salary and benefits differ for those based outside of the US and may be discussed on an individual basis.
Benefits include (US Based Employees):
- 100% paid health, vision, dental insurance for employee & contribution towards dependent coverage
- Long-term disability and worker’s compensation insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with 5% employer match
- 4 weeks paid vacation, plus 18 holidays, 10 sick leave days, and other leave
- Remote work stipend
- Home office set up & ergonomics reimbursement
- Paid 12-week sabbatical leave after five years
- Paid parental leave
Application Requirements
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and this listing will remain open until filled. Applicants must provide a resume and cover letter.