Energy Research Associate II

NMR Group, Inc. is an employee-owned consulting firm specializing in the research and evaluation of energy-efficiency and clean-energy programs. They are seeking an Energy Research Associate II to design and implement surveys, conduct interviews, and perform quantitative analyses related to energy performance.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing surveys
• Conducting semi-structured interviews
• Performing descriptive quantitative analyses using R, SPSS, or similar data analysis packages
• Conducting onsite audits of the energy performance of homes and businesses
• Developing energy analyses and energy models
• Writing clear and concise research summaries, memoranda, and reports

Skills

• Master's level education or prior work in environmental science, policy, economics, sociology, or other social science programs
• Ability to think critically and creatively
• Initiative and willingness to ask questions
• Ability to contribute to a culture of teamwork and employee ownership
• Ability to share knowledge freely and offer unique perspectives
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Commitment to sustainability and high-quality research
• Certification as a Home Energy Rating System rater (training paid by NMR)
• Ability to perform onsite audits of homes and businesses
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time for several consecutive months, sometimes requiring overnight stays
• Living in the Boston area

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Health, dental, and disability insurance
• 401K
• Three weeks of paid vacation in the first year of employment (up to six weeks after multiple years of employment)
• Paid parental leave
• Reimbursement for continuing education, home internet, and fitness expenses

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