Research Associate at Boundless Impact Research & Analytics

Wayne State University; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 22.730 - 32.373; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Boundless Impact Research & Analytics seeks a full-time Research Associate with environmental analysis experience to apply Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) to clean energy technologies. The role supports sustainability performance analysis, data research, and proposal writing in a fast-paced small business. Remote (NYC/East Coast preferred) with approx.

$20/hour pay. The candidate will contribute to research, data modeling, and client deliverables, collaborating

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis and statistics.
• Familiarity with literature reviews and data extraction from scientific publications.
• Willingness to learn LCA and TEA methods.
• Interest in clean energy and entrepreneurship.

Responsabilidades

• Research, develop, and maintain sustainability and financial impact metrics repository.
• Learn LCA and TEA as part of Boundless sustainability analysis.
• Conduct data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Draft company reports based on research findings.
• Research prospective customers and draft proposals.
• Support business development activities and prepare client deliverables.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and technical reports.
• Provide operational and administrative support across functions.
• Attend project calls and respond to client questions.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Translational writing

Literature review

Cleantech knowledge

Multitasking

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Herramientas

SPSS

SAS

Excel

Descripción del empleo

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Boundless Impact Research & Analytics (Boundless) is seeking a full-time Research Associate with environmental analysis and research experience, and an interest in and aptitude for applying Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) to clean energy and other advanced technologies.

The Research Associate will support the Boundless research team across sustainability performance analysis projects (using LCA and TEA) with a focus on clean technologies, proposal writing, data research and statistical analysis, and the production of company and industry reports. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and translational writing skills, with an eagerness to learn and thrive in a fast-paced small business environment. This is a paid, full-time 40-hour a week role.

Who We Are

Boundless Impact Research & Analytics provides precise life cycle and techno-economic impact data for advanced technology companies, sustainable brands, and investors. Our analytics validate and differentiate sustainable products, reduce investment risk, and support credible reporting. Boundless blends science-based impact analysis, industry-specific benchmarks, and AI-driven data to deliver the insights companies need to prove their impact and thrive in the market.

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 sustainability and financial impact metrics.
• Undergo training on LCA and TEA as part of conducting Boundless sustainability performance analysis.
• Understand and conduct data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Draft company reports based on research findings.
• Research prospective customers, draft proposals and correspondence.
• Perform other administrative functions as part of the research team business development activities.
• Support Boundless documentation through PowerPoint presentations and technical reports.
• Gain experience providing operational and administrative support across business functions.
• Attend project calls and respond to customer questions, demands, and needs.

The candidate will be involved in all aspects of the research team project work and customer engagement, and help make an important contribution in environmental sustainability, with a focus on clean energy companies/projects. They must readily take initiative, anticipate the needs of research projects, and consistently follow through on tasks. They must be a strong and fast writer, resourceful, and be able to handle numerous tasks simultaneously. They will be expected to prepare various written client deliverables, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work well with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related academic qualifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially translational writing skills.
• Experience in quantitative data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Experience doing literature review and extracting relevant information from scientific publications.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn data manipulation using SPSS, SAS, or Excel.
• A critical thinker with attention to detail and the ability to visualize data.
• Familiarity with cleantech and clean energy industries.
• Interest in entrepreneurship and developing business acumen.
• 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, you have a positive attitude and you are easy to work with.

About The Role

• Small, growing and collaborative team, lots of cross-role interaction.
• Mission driven company and profitable product.
• Full time position: 40-hour per week
• Location: remote (NYC / East Coast preferred)
• This is a paid position (about $20 /hour)

This position is associated with a NY State grant, and requires the candidate to (i) be a NY State resident, or (ii) be enrolled in or be a recent graduate (past 12 months) from a NY State higher education institution.

How To Apply

Please send resume and a short letter of interest to [e-mail]