The Global Energy Monitor is recruiting two full-time Researchers to join its Global Energy Ownership Tracker team. This is a remote position focused on advancing global transparency in energy infrastructure ownership and supporting climate accountability research. The role is based in Covina, California, though it can be performed remotely from eligible countries.
The position is part of a broader mission to document and analyze the ownership structures behind major sources of greenhouse gas emissions, including coal mines, power plants, oil and gas pipelines, and steel production facilities.
Organizational Overview
Global Energy Monitor is a research-driven organization that develops open-access data systems to support climate action and energy transition efforts. Since its establishment in 2007, the organization has become a widely used source of information for researchers, journalists, policymakers, and environmental organizations.
Its datasets are used by institutions such as the International Energy Agency, Climate TRACE, and other global climate research networks. The organization’s work focuses on transparency, accountability, and evidence-based climate solutions.
The Global Energy Ownership Tracker specifically maps the full ownership chain of energy infrastructure, identifying corporations, governments, and investment entities responsible for fossil fuel assets and emissions.
Role Overview and Purpose
The Researcher (Ownership) role focuses on collecting, validating, and analyzing data related to energy asset ownership. This includes tracing complex ownership structures from direct operators to ultimate parent companies.
The role supports efforts to improve transparency in global energy systems by linking ownership data across multiple datasets and ensuring consistency in classification and identification systems.
Key objectives include:
- Improving global understanding of who controls high-emission energy assets
- Supporting climate accountability research
- Enhancing data quality across GEM’s energy trackers
- Contributing to open-access climate information systems
Key Responsibilities
The Researcher will contribute to multiple data-driven and analytical tasks across the organization. Core responsibilities include:
- Collecting, validating, and maintaining energy ownership data in structured databases
- Creating and updating wiki-based project pages on the GEM platform
- Tracking environmental and social impacts associated with energy projects
- Collaborating with internal research teams across different tracker initiatives
- Supporting the development of reports, analyses, and presentations
- Using digital tools such as spreadsheets, databases, and content management systems
- Assisting with additional research tasks across related climate projects
This role requires accuracy, consistency, and strong attention to detail when working with large datasets and complex ownership structures.
Required Qualifications
Applicants are expected to demonstrate relevant research experience and strong language skills.
Minimum requirements include:
- At least one year of experience in energy, environmental, or industrial decarbonization research
- Fluency in English
Candidates are expected to tailor their applications to demonstrate alignment with the role’s technical and research requirements.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Additional qualifications that strengthen an application include:
- Knowledge of energy systems, industrial emissions, and environmental impacts
- Understanding of corporate structures, governance systems, and global energy markets
- Familiarity with energy transition and decarbonization challenges
- Strong research and fact-checking skills
- Experience in data analysis and summarization
- Professional writing and reporting abilities
- Knowledge of wiki editing and formatting systems
- Experience in environmental or social justice work
- Multilingual communication skills
These competencies support the organization’s focus on high-quality, transparent, and accessible climate data.
Work Environment and Flexibility
The position is fully remote, allowing flexibility in work location depending on eligibility. While preference is given to candidates based in the United States, Global Energy Monitor also hires internationally in countries supported by its employment infrastructure.
Employees are expected to maintain a home office environment suited to remote research and collaboration. The organization operates without a central office, relying on distributed teams across multiple regions.
Compensation and Benefits
The role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
For U.S.-based employees, the position includes:
- Hourly compensation of $40.27
- Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and public holidays
- Remote work stipend and home office setup support
- Paid parental, medical, and caregiving leave
- Sabbatical leave after five years of service
- Professional development and financial advisory support
For international employees, compensation and benefits are structured according to a transparent global framework to ensure equity across regions.
Application Process
Applicants must submit the following materials:
- Updated resume
- Cover letter tailored to the role requirements
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is encouraged. Candidates may contact the People & Culture team for clarification during the application process.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further evaluation.
Organizational Values and Inclusion
The Global Energy Monitor is committed to equal opportunity employment and inclusive hiring practices. The organization evaluates candidates based on qualifications, experience, and role suitability without discrimination.
It actively encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented communities in environmental and research fields. Accessibility accommodations are provided to ensure an equitable hiring process.
Conclusion
The Researcher (Ownership) position at Global Energy Monitor offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to global climate transparency efforts. By analyzing and mapping energy ownership structures, the role supports critical research used in climate policy, environmental advocacy, and international energy transition planning.
This position is well suited for researchers who are detail-oriented, analytically strong, and motivated by environmental and social impact. It provides both professional growth and the opportunity to contribute to one of the most pressing global challenges of the modern era.
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