Researcher (Russian/English fluency) - Remote

Position

Global Energy Monitor is seeking an experienced Researcher with Russian/English fluency to join our Coal team.

GEM’s Coal Program develops open-source, detailed datasets and publishes analyses of the global coal sector. Its trackers cover coal power plants, coal mines, coal port terminals, coal project finance, and associated methane and carbon dioxide emissions.

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 qualitative and quantitative asset-level energy data via open-source methods; contributing to shared datasets.
• Creating, formatting, and updating wiki pages on energy projects for the GEM.wiki platform.
• Assessing the environmental and social impacts of energy projects.
• Researching coal projects in Russia, Central Asia, and other regions.
• Collaborating with other GEM staff members across different project areas.
• Using software tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, mapping platforms, and operating systems.
• Supporting report development and analyses, as well as presentations based on GEM’s data.
• Translating original source materials.
• Providing 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 research
  
• Fluency in English and Russian

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the environmental and social impacts of energy and/or mining, governmental and business institutional structures, and the global political context of the energy/mining industry.
• Understanding of industry, energy transition issues, and project lifecycles (from financing and permitting to operation and closure), or a demonstrated ability to learn these topics based on prior technical experience.
• Strong research skills, including attention to detail, adherence to documented facts, and resourcefulness with online search tools.
• Analytical skills, including summarizing, interpreting, and presenting data.
• Professional writing skills and ability to clearly present information for diverse audiences, including public-facing platforms such as wikis. 
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing social and environmental justice.
• Multilingual fluency beyond English and Russian is a plus.
• Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS or QGIS), geospatial data (e.g., shapefiles, GeoJSON), and/or coding (e.g., Python or R) is helpful but not required. These skills can also be taught on the job for candidates who show willingness to learn and grow their technical expertise.
  

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 and cover letter.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact People & Culture at [email protected]. 

Visa Sponsorship Policy (For US-Based Employees)

We welcome applications from candidates who require H-1B visa sponsorship. Candidates must be physically present in the United States at the time of hire and either have valid work authorization or be eligible for a Change of Status to H-1B without consular processing (i.e., without needing to obtain a visa at a U.S. consulate abroad). Employment is contingent upon securing H-1B visa sponsorship prior to the start of employment.

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 [email protected]. 

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