Climate Analytics Assistant — Junior Research Officer

Opportunity Green; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employer-contributed pension

4 day work week (28 hours)

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Opportunity Green is seeking an Analytics Assistant to support the Analytics team’s scientific research and data analysis in London or remote in the UK. The role focuses on aviation’s non‑CO2 impacts and broader climate analytics, collaborating with senior staff across departments to deliver robust evidence for climate action.

The successful candidate will join a permanent team, with a 4‑day work week and a competitive pension, and travel to the London office as needed.

Qualifications

• Passion for using research skills to tackle climate change.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in a scientific field.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Able to research, understand and communicate unfamiliar topics quickly.
• Strong science communication, in speech and writing.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisation skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support scientific research and data analysis across sectors like aviation and data centres.
• Analyse and synthesise existing data and evidence for policy‑relevant insights.
• Contribute to novel research projects, including aviation’s non‑CO2 impacts.
• Collaborate with the Scientific Manager, Research Officers and Directors.

Skills

Research skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organisation

Education

Relevant degree in physics, chemistry, mathematics, earth science, engineering

Tools

Excel

Python

R

GIS

Job description

Opportunity Green is seeking an Analytics Assistant to support the Analytics team’s scientific research and data analysis in London or remote in the UK. The role focuses on aviation’s non‑CO2 impacts and broader climate analytics, collaborating with senior staff across departments to deliver robust evidence for climate action.

The successful candidate will join a permanent team, with a 4‑day work week and a competitive pension, and travel to the London office as needed.