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Junior Research Analyst

Boundless is seeking a Junior Research Analyst with environmental analysis experience and an interest in and aptitude for life cycle assessment. The candidate must have strong research and analytical skills as well as data modeling and visualization experience. He/she will work with the Boundless research team to apply the Boundless environmental impact assessment methodology to emerging clean tech companies—compiling, analyzing, and interpreting large amounts of data. He/she will also regularly perform statistical analysis and produce company and industry reports.

WHO WE ARE

Boundless is an industry research and environmental impact analysis firm that provides objective and actionable impact analytics that move investment dollars more quickly toward clean technologies and companies driving positive environmental change. We achieve this through a science-based, data-driven approach, grounded in the proven methodology of Life Cycle Assessment. The scores and metrics derived are trustworthy and reliable because they are unbiased and validated by external industry and/or scientific experts. Boundless has the capabilities to perform rapid (and screening) LCA, LCA consistent with ISO 14040, and Scope 1,2,3 inventories.

Boundless has completed assessments of dozens of cleantech products and projects--alongside competing technologies-- ranging from renewable energy (geothermal, pv), circular economy (eg plastic recycling), HVAC and disinfection technologies, bioenergy and bioproducts, and innovative water and wastewater technologies. The resulting company reports frequently influenced investor decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undergo training on Life Cycle Assessment as part of conducting Boundless Environmental Impact Analysis.
• Understand and conduct data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Prepare project proposals.
• Assist with researching, developing, and maintaining a repository of environmental and financial impact metrics.
• Attend project calls and respond to customer questions, demands, and needs.
• Draft company reports based on research findings.
• Support Boundless documentation through PowerPoint presentations and technical reports.

Given we are a small organization, the candidate will be involved in all aspects of project work and customer engagement, and help make an important contribution in environmental sustainability. He/she must readily take initiative, anticipate the needs of research projects, and consistently follow through on tasks. He/she must also be resourceful and be able to handle numerous tasks simultaneously. He/she will be expected to prepare various written client deliverables, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work well with minimal supervision. This position is full-time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related academic qualifications.
• Small, growing and collaborative team, lots of cross-role interaction.
• Experience in quantitative data analysis and statistical modeling.
• A critical thinker with attention to detail and the ability to visualize data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and technical writing skills.
• Positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit.
• General interest in cleantech investing and ESG..
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Mission driven company and profitable product.
• Able to manipulate large, complex data sets using a variety of software applications (e.g. SPSS, SAS, Excel), including the use of relational databases.
• Experience with programming languages (particularly Python, R) and working knowledge of financial software tools.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience doing literature review and extracting relevant information from scientific publications.
• A team player who can collaborate across a diverse team.

Please send your resume, and a short letter of interest to [email protected].