Senior Researcher, Mixed Methods

Location: Remote-based in the US

Annual salary: $100,000–$120,000, commensurate with experience

Company

Global organization advancing decarbonization through research, innovation, strategic communications, and technology focused on clean energy, economic opportunity, and resilient communities.

What you will do

• Develop and lead original applied research from question and hypothesis development through study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication.
• Design and analyze randomized controlled trials, field and survey experiments, quasi-experimental studies, longitudinal research, and other causal studies.
• Integrate quantitative and qualitative methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and open-ended data analysis.
• Develop measures of attitudes, behavior, engagement, and program impact to guide program refinement, scaling, or discontinuation.
• Collaborate with program, organizing, communications, advocacy, civic engagement, digital, academic, community, polling, and vendor partners.
• Present findings and recommendations to staff, funders, partners, policymakers, and technical and nontechnical audiences.

Requirements

• PhD in psychology, political science, sociology, communication, behavioral science, public policy, evaluation, or a related social science field, or equivalent advanced research training and experience.
• Ability to work as an independent scientist, develop original research questions, design studies, evaluate evidence, and draw well-supported conclusions.
• Strong experience in applied social or behavioral research, including randomized controlled trials, field or survey experiments, and experimental or quasi-experimental designs.
• Strong quantitative research, statistical analysis, research design, and causal inference skills.
• Experience with qualitative or mixed-methods research and proficiency with R, Python, Stata, SAS, SPSS, or similar tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to translate complex research findings for technical and nontechnical audiences.

Nice to have

• Three or more years of research experience after completing a doctoral degree.
• Experience in one or more relevant decarbonization issue areas.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work for US-based employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 95–100% of employee and dependent premiums paid.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and an eight-week sabbatical after five years.
• 403(b) employer contribution or match, healthcare FSA and HSA options, and education reimbursement up to $1,500 annually.
• Charitable contribution matching, paid volunteer days, and a $200 monthly stipend for phone, wellness, and related expenses.