Research Assistant, Transition Pathway Initiative Centre (TPI Centre)

Professor Doctor Obi; London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London seeks a full-time Research Analyst to contribute to the TPI Centre's mission by providing high-quality analysis of corporate greenhouse gas emissions. Candidates with an undergraduate degree in environmental economics or related fields and strong analytical skills are encouraged to apply. The role offers a salary from £36,008 to £40,991 per annum, with benefits like hybrid working and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental economics/finance, sustainability, economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to produce high-quality research.
• Proficient in advanced Excel and other IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess companies’ GHG emissions pathways against benchmarks.
• Evaluate alignment with climate targets and international pledges.
• Collect and process data and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Data processing

Education

Undergraduate degree in environmental economics/finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Salary from £36,008 to £40,991 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £43,854 pa inclusive of London allowance

This post is full-time, fixed-term until 31 May 2026, with a possibility of extension subject to further funding.

The TPI Centre is an independent, authoritative source of research and data on the progress of corporate and sovereign entities in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. It is the academic partner of the Transition Pathway Initiative, a global initiative aimed at helping investors assess companies’ preparedness for the transition and supporting efforts to address climate change.

The role will be based within the Carbon Performance or Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) team.

Carbon Performance assesses corporate progress towards a low-carbon economy. The team develops emissions pathways for companies across 12 high-emitting sectors and ensures these benchmarks align with the latest climate modelling. This data is used by investors to inform engagement strategies, assess portfolio alignment, and drive capital toward credible transition leaders. The TPI Centre is one of the main data providers to CA100+, an investor-led initiative to ensure the world’s largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters take necessary action on climate change. The CA100+ Net Zero Company Benchmark aims to drive corporate climate action through investor-driven engagements.

This role is to provide high-quality analysis by:

• Assessing companies’ greenhouse gas emissions pathways against low-carbon benchmark scenarios.
• Evaluating whether companies’ current and planned future emissions are aligned with international climate targets and national climate pledges, including those made as part of the Paris Agreement.
• Collecting, processing and performing quality checks on data.
• Contributing to the development of bespoke methodologies and report writing.
• Engaging with external stakeholders.

Candidates should have:

• Undergraduate degree in environmental economics/finance, environmental/energy policy, corporate sustainability, economics, finance, management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to produce high-quality research and analysis in a timely manner, including the ability to analyse complex ideas and apply appropriate methods.
• Proficient IT skills, including advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc., for creating and developing databases and related publications

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 June 2025 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a set of quantitative and qualitative tasks.

Interviews are anticipated to be held online in June/July 2025.

We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient number of applications are received. If you delete or withdraw your application, you will not be able to re-apply for this vacancy. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

£36,008 to £40,991 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £43,854 pa inclusive of London allowance