Bezos Earth Fund | Senior Research Associate, Green House Gas Impact | washington

2 days ago

washington, United States Bezos Earth Fund Full time

Senior Research Associate


The Bezos Earth Fund is committed to speed up and scale up decarbonization outcomes. To inform its strategy and investment decisions, the Earth Fund is looking for a senior research associate to help estimate GHG impacts from its existing portfolio and potential future grants, as well as inform broader grantmaking work on decarbonization pathways.


Key Responsibilities:


The Bezos Earth Fund is seeking a Senior Research Associate to conduct analysis on GHG impacts from its existing and prospective grantmaking portfolio to inform the Fund’s strategic direction and support the effective allocation of resources to address climate change. In addition, the researcher will support the Earth Fund’s broader decarbonization grantmaking efforts. The position requires an adept researcher who can help the Earth Fund refine its strategies for maximum impact.

The position will report to the Director of Decarbonization Pathways and work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Lead and the Chief of Science, Data and Systems Change. The Senior Research Associate will have the following responsibilities:


  • Liaise with grant leads and grantees to estimate the GHG impacts of their grant portfolios.
  • Assess and develop tools specifically to estimate GHG impacts of the Earth Fund’s existing and
  • Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Lead to assess and communicate GHG impacts of the Earth Fund’s grants internally and externally
  • prospective grantmaking portfolio
  • Collaborate with grant leads to understand the broader implications (e.g., deployment, energy, investment, jobs) of current and potential grants and workstreams
  • Support grantmaking to advance work on decarbonization pathways, including scenario analysis and analytical methods for decarbonization analysis (e.g., energy modeling, economic modeling, land use modeling, integrated assessment modeling)
  • Stay informed of the latest knowledge, analysis, and research related to GHG estimation, accounting, and decarbonization pathways
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Education and experience:


  • Master’s Degree required in environmental science or policy with knowledge of climate issues
  • At least 5 years of full-time work experience on climate-related issues


Skills and abilities:


  • Proven track record of using quantitative methods to assess the decarbonization characteristics (GHGs, deployment rates, jobs) from a variety of types of decarbonization interventions.
  • Strong quantitative research skills.
  • Proven ability to deliver high-quality work.
  • Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Great attention to details and ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines
  • Exceptional written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Project planning and management skills
  • Demonstrated passion for the Bezos Earth Fund’s mission
  • Self-starter with ability to juggle multiple assignments at one time
  • Friendly, positive demeanor and determined attitude
  • Ability to collaborate with teams
  • Capable of working with minimal direction and supervision


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:


  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • May require extended hours for urgent issues or to meet established deadlines.
  • This position is located in Washington, D.C.
  • May undertake limited domestic and/or international travel (less than 10% time)


To Apply:


This position offers a competitive salary and includes a benefits package. The Bezos Earth Fund is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination. The Earth Fund recognizes diversity as an asset essential to accomplishing its work. We actively welcome all qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, disability, military/veteran status, compensation history or any other basis prohibited by law. Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible.


The Bezos Earth Fund is regrettably unable to sponsor work visas for this position.

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