Research Associate

Boundless is seeking a Research Associate with environmental analysis and research 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 analysis 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 analytics firm that provides objective and actionable information to move investment dollars more quickly toward clean technologies and climate solutions. Our science-based, data-driven approach is grounded in the proven methodology of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). 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 emissions inventories.

Boundless has completed assessments of dozens of cleantech products and projects —ranging from renewable energy, circular economy, HVAC and disinfection technologies, bioenergy and bioproducts, and innovative water and wastewater technologies. The resulting company reports frequently influenced investor decisions.

Responsibilities

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

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

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related academic qualifications.
• Experience in quantitative data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Experience doing literature review and extracting relevant information from scientific publications.
• Able to manipulate large, complex data sets using SPSS, SAS, or Excel.
• A critical thinker with attention to detail and the ability to visualize data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and technical writing skills.
• General interest in clean technologies and markets.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• A team player who can collaborate across a diverse team and is comfortable in a startup environment where everyone is expected to operate outside their job function when required.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Small, growing and collaborative team, lots of cross-role interaction.
• Mission driven company and profitable product.

About the Position

This position is a full-time position, in-office in NYC, located in the heart of the Flatiron district.

The salary range for this position is $48k-$60k per year.

Boundless offers benefits that include health insurance, PTO and commuter benefits.

Please send resume and a short letter of interest to: [email protected]