Position

Global Energy Monitor is seeking an experienced Researcher for our Heavy Industry team.

The Heavy Industry research program develops and analyzes open source data on heavy industry assets. GEM’s Heavy Industry program currently includes the following global trackers: Global Iron and Steel Plant Tracker (GIST), Global Iron Ore Mines Tracker (GIOMT) and the Global Cement & Concrete Tracker (GCCT).

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.

Location

Preference will be given to those living in the United States, however, GEM may be able to hire employees worldwide in countries where our PEO (Deel) operates, except in countries classified as Level 3 or 4 on the
U.S. Department of State’s website. GEM does not have a central office; instead, GEM works with employees to create suitable home offices catered to the needs of their role.

Responsibilities and Duties

Gathering and vetting information from various global data sources to ensure that GEM’s heavy industry trackers will provide the most accurate and timely information.
Creating, formatting, and updating wiki pages for heavy industry projects on the GEM.wiki platform.
Assessing the environmental and social impacts of energy projects.
Collaborating with other GEM staff members across different project areas.
Supporting report development and analyses, as well as presentations based on GEM’s data.
Using software and computers, such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and operating systems.
Miscellaneous support for other GEM projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

Applicants who tailor their resume and cover letter to these requirements will be prioritized. Applications at GEM are carefully reviewed by our team. We take the time to consider each candidate individually.

The following experience and skills are required for this position:

At least one year of experience in energy/environmental/heavy industry decarbonization research.
Fluency in English and Arabic.

Preferred Qualifications

Background in heavy industry decarbonization and/or familiarity with, knowledge of, and interest in iron and steel production, cement and concrete, chemicals, and/or other areas of industry such as hydrogen or aluminum.
Understanding of industry and energy transition issues and/or relevant technical background.
Strong research skills, including attention to detail, scrupulous adherence to documented fact, and resourcefulness in using online search tools.
Analytical skills, including experience in summarizing and presenting data.
Professional writing skills.
Knowledge of wiki formatting.
Track record of working to advance social and environmental justice.

Pay and Benefits

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, work-from-home position. The pay rate is $39.47 per hour for locations in the United States.

Locations outside of the US: GEM aims to offer comparable salaries, benefits, and leave to employees living outside of the US in line with our fully transparent compensation framework. More information can be requested by contacting GEM’s People & Culture team.

Benefits include (US-based employees):

100% paid health, vision, and dental insurance for employees & contribution towards dependent coverage
Long-term disability and worker’s compensation insurance
Voluntary life insurance available
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plan with a 5% employer match & access to a financial advisor specializing in socially responsible investing
4 weeks paid vacation, plus 18 holidays, 15 sick leave days, and other leave
Remote work stipend
Home office set up assistance and sponsorship
Ergonomics consultation & equipment reimbursement
Paid 12-week sabbatical leave after five years
14 weeks of paid parental leave
14 weeks of paid medical and/or gender-affirming care leave

Application Requirements

Applications will be reviewed in the order they were received. Applicants must provide a resume, a cover letter, one writing sample, and one data visualization sample.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact People & Culture at hr@globalenergymonitor.org.

Visa Sponsorship Policy (For US-Based Employees)

We welcome applications from candidates who require H-1B visa sponsorship. However, candidates on F-1 visas (including OPT or CPT) are not eligible for this position.

Hiring Practices

Equal Employment:Global Energy Monitor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment determinations at GEM are based exclusively on the needs of the organization, specific job requirements, and a candidate’s individual qualifications. These determinations are made without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, age, physical, mental, and/or sensory disability, sex, orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, medical history, or military service. GEM is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Diversity and Inclusion:Our goal is to listen, engage, and activate voices across our global organization to ensure all identity groups and perspectives are represented in our work. Our aspiration is to foster a diverse work environment and encourage women, LGBTQIA individuals, people of color, people with disabilities, older members of the community, ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply. We designed our hiring process to foster an inclusive and welcoming experience that allows candidates to feel respected, appreciated, and comfortable, thereby creating the conditions for both GEM and the candidate to determine if there is a good fit.

Accommodations: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact shuantxhis.her@globalenergymonitor.org.

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