Research Engineer - Infrastructure Climate and Carbon Risk - Based in London
EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute (EDHEC-Risk Climate) aims to help private and public sector decision-makers manage climate-related financial risks and make the best use of financial tools to invest in a sustainable, low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. EDHEC-Risk Climate is searching for a Climate and ESG Research Engineer to help build the science and engineering evidence to understand infrastructure's sustainability risks.
Application closing date : April 14, 2023
MAIN TASKS:
The successful candidate will join a diverse team (scientists, engineers, economists and finance professionals). They will develop engineering-based research and analysis into the physical and financial risks to infrastructure that arise from its carbon emissions, environmental impacts and vulnerability to a changing climate. This will be used to underpin strategic investment decisions for green infrastructure and to inform global debate on green finance: two cornerstones of achieving global ambitions for a sustainable economy and minimising the impacts and causes of climate change.
YOUR PROFILE:
The ideal candidate will have experience in a selection of the following areas.
- Science & technology based experience of the climate and environmental impacts of major infrastructure sectors: e.g. transport networks; power & fuels; utilities and their distribution networks (water, gas, power & communications), construction industry and the built environment.
- Understanding of deploying low carbon technology and mitigation of the environmental impacts for these sectors.
- Knowledge of risk exposure from environmental factors - including climate and weather risks - of large infrastructure assets, such as networks and hubs for transport and utility.
- Understanding of the policy and infrastructure requirements influencing technology deployment in different global regions.
- Experience of ESG planning and measurement for infrastructure or large projects.
- Understanding of the social and economic impacts of major infrastructure development.
- Experience of developing infrastructure-based solutions that generate carbon and other environmental credits for the voluntary market is desirable.
SKILLS:
- Postgraduate degree in science or engineering.
- Strong technical writing skills for briefing, publications and reports.
- 5+ years of expertise in research carbon and broader environmental markets, or asset management.
- Highly proficient in written and spoken English.
- Excellent communicator, with experience of explaining technically complex concepts to a stakeholders and customers from a diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to establish clear performance targets and metrics.
- Working with transnational teams a benefit.
The salary is highly competitive. It will be determined according to the School pay scale, based on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.
To apply for this offer, please send a CV and a cover letter to: [email protected].
About EDHEC
Operating from campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore, EDHEC is one of the world’s top 15 business schools. Fully international and directly connected to the business world, EDHEC commands a strong reputation for research excellence and the ability to train entrepreneurs and managers capable of breaking new ground. EDHEC functions as a genuine laboratory of ideas and produces innovative solutions valued by businesses. The School’s teaching is inspired by its research work and a focus on “learning by doing”, all with the aim of equipping people with the skills to succeed in business.
