The CC Lab is hiring a Research Analyst!
Position Description
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. The Carbon Containment Lab (CC Lab) is dedicated to advancing scalable and cost-effective climate solutions.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Analyst to join us in New Haven, Connecticut. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in geosciences, environmental studies, engineering, data analysis, economics, policy, and/or finance. This role offers fantastic opportunities for an individual with outstanding analytical, data analysis, and problem-solving skills, a passion for climate action, and a creative and entrepreneurial mindset.
About the Carbon Containment Lab
The CC Lab is a forward-thinking climate nonprofit based in New Haven, dedicated to scaling climate solutions by applying scientific, entrepreneurial, and investment expertise. Our current focus is on advancing the understanding and adoption of high-potential climate interventions, including methane measurement and mitigation, carbon dioxide removal and storage, and the recovery and destruction of ultra-potent greenhouse gasses.
Founded at the Yale School of the Environment in 2020, the CC Lab spun out as an independent nonprofit in early 2024.
The CC Lab has fourteen dedicated members supported by a broad network of external collaborators, advisors, consultants, and interns. We are fortunate to work in a bright, modern, and vibrant office space in downtown New Haven close to Yale University where about a dozen students contribute as part-time interns during the school year and over the summer.
We value teamwork, collaboration, teaching and learning, diversity, creativity, and flexibility. We strive for excellence and impact, and deeply value team members who are passionate about the Lab’s mission.
The Analyst will be a key member of the CC Lab team, ensuring that high-quality project work is completed and contributing directly to achieving the mission of the CC Lab.
Duties and responsibilities of the position include:
Scientific Desktop Research and Data Analysis:
Identify and research novel or neglected opportunities for carbon containment, assessing their feasibility and barriers to success.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to ongoing or potential CC Lab projects, which might include terrestrial biomass storage and other BiCRS solutions, carbon mineralization, short-lived climate pollutant mitigation, methane abatement, and other innovative climate solutions.
Use a full range of research and qualitative research methods, ranging from qualitative interviews to economics to geospatial analysis.
Communication:
Prepare regular reports, memos, presentations, and publications for both internal and external audiences.
Carbon Removal and Containment Expertise:
Stay informed about the latest developments in climate news, policy, carbon containment technologies, carbon market methodologies, and best practices.
Strategy and Impact:
Contribute to developing carbon containment strategies that help meet CC Lab goals.
Gathering data to support the CC Lab in measuring and communicating impact.
Collaboration:
Help to build and maintain collaborations and partnerships with organizations, researchers, and companies working on cutting-edge carbon containment solutions.
Community and Stakeholder Engagement:
Engage with regional and local communities and stakeholders to raise awareness about carbon containment initiatives and their importance in addressing climate change.
CC Lab Operations and Culture-building:
Support the CC Lab with various operational and culture-building tasks such as helping to organize offsite meetings and retreats, organizing field trips and site visits, keeping track of contacts, scheduling team and project meetings, and assisting with intern recruiting and mentoring.
Travel:
Our teams may require travel to field sites, conferences, and meetings. We expect that this position will require 2-4 weeks of travel per year.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, preferably in fields related to climate science, geosciences, engineering, economics, policy analysis, and data science.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Positive, team-player attitude, with a collaborative spirit that thrives in an innovative environment.
Demonstrated passion or interest in supporting and building climate solutions.
Proactive, self-starter, resourceful, with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to dynamic, fast-paced environments common in startups and mission-driven organizations.
Experience and comfort in working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in a variety of contexts, including scientists, startup founders, investors, and technical experts.
Familiarity or experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Airtable (or similar database system).
Familiarity with carbon containment technologies, policies, and mitigation strategies.
Demonstrated interest in climate change, carbon removal, or non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g. Excel, R, Python).
Familiarity, or an interest to learn life cycle analysis (LCA) and/or ArcGIS.
Salary and Benefits
The Carbon Containment Lab offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
Salary of $75,000-$90,000/year commensurate with experience
Flexible schedule, Mondays-Thursdays in our office in New Haven, Connecticut, Fridays remote
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan
Professional development and learning opportunities
Generous paid time off, parental, and sick leave
Team outings and retreats
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete this Application Form, as well as email a Resume and Cover Letter to staffhiring@cclab.org with the subject line "Analyst Application" (completing both the form and email are required to successfully apply). The deadline to apply is February 28th, 2025, at 11:59pm EST.
Diversity:
Recruiting, hiring, and retaining a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we work with is critical to the Carbon Containment Lab’s success.
The Carbon Containment Lab is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for every member of our team. The CC Lab does not discriminate against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.