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We strive for a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, socioeconomic class, educational attainment or other social identities—is critical to the success of each RMIer and collectively as an organization. This ensures that we:
Have the different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.
Effectively connect, communicate and build long-lasting relationships with decision makers, stakeholders and constituents within diverse communities.
Position Overview
Now, our high-performance team of climate enthusiasts is growing, and we’re seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to join us in our mission.
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Ideal candidates will have relevant work experience in the buildings, transportation, electricity, or industrial sector
Candidates with highly technical backgrounds and PhD level training in industrial chemistry, biology, materials science, electrical or mechanical engineering are greatly preferred
Parental leave
Responsibilities
Job Description
Ability and willingness to engage with technical material and deep dives into new technology areas, and provide qualitative and quantitative evaluation/assessment
Work from home and commuter allowance
Supporting the development and program delivery of focused cohorts – which brings together the required industry members, asset/ capital partners, technical, business, and policy experts, and other key actors from across the value chain to support a specific innovation area (e.g., clean mobile power or direct air capture). Activities include stakeholder relations, coalition development, and creation of performance criteria for the targeted innovation area
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Third Derivative Overview:
Demonstrated ability to perform techno-economic analysis in Excel
3+ years of relevant work experience
403b retirement options (up to5% match immediately)
Leading and supporting research on impactful climate-tech within heavy industry (e.g., hydrogen, steel, industrial heat), buildings (e.g., cooling, insulation, heat pumps), electricity (e.g., power electronics, energy storage), and/or transportation (e.g., electric mobility, charging infrastructure, motors). The outputs for this research typically take the form of detailed investment theses guiding D3’s work and public facing perspectives on important climate innovation areas, and are presented to our partners
Casual work environment
You will gain broad experience with a wide range of new technologies and business models as well as use your research to publish insights that are relevant to our partners and broader climate-tech ecosystem. In this position, you will be an independent contributor and work closely with colleagues under the direction of more senior staff.
Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and self-motivated
Minimum Qualifications
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Outstanding communication skills for working effectively on teams and clearly communicating results and key takeaways.
Professional and personal development (including LinkedIn Learning access)
Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating others with dignity, respect and appreciation enabling them to feel welcomed, supported and valued.
By uniting and aligning committed investors, large corporates, and market and policy experts with the world’s most promising climate tech startups, D3 bridges finance and resource gaps to increase speed to market. Our flexible and highly curated accelerator program enables startups to focus on their unique needs and opportunities.
Location: United States (Remote)
Medical, dental, vision insurance
We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs).
Experience working among diverse groups with varying perspectives and comfort with 100% remote work environments
Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
Professional and personal development (including LinkedIn Learning access)
Strong creative problem-solving skills. Comfort working with uncertainty and unfamiliar disciplines
Undergraduate or graduate degree in an applicable field such as science and engineering with some focus on/interest in energy and sustainability related fields
We are a remote-ready organization with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in New York City; Washington DC; Oakland, California; Boulder, Colorado; and Basalt, Colorado. This role can be located anywhere in the continental United States.
RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing. RMI-India, a sister organization, has an office in New Delhi.
Work from home and commuter allowance
Collaboratively write blogs, articles, reports, and thought leadership collaterals on the research to help the investment community and climate tech commercialize impactful climate technologies
Increasing the diversity of thought, perspectives, ideas and opinions within RMI is a critical change element supporting our long-term sustainability and mission to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future.
RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary range for this position is $84,170 to $103,740 (USD). You would also have an additional 5% bonus target!
Demonstrated ability to perform techno-economic analysis in Excel
Generous paid time off
Representing D3 and championing our startups to stakeholders in our ecosystem and beyond as an expert in your area(s) of focus
Compensation
Parental leave
Identifying and sourcing promising startups from around the world to apply to the D3 program
Conducting due diligence of startups that apply to the D3 program from technical, business/commercialization, organizational, financial and climate impact perspectives
Casual work environment
About RMI
Third Derivative is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Research team. Founded by RMI and New Energy Nexus, Third Derivative (“D3”) is the Rocky Mountain Institute’s climate technology innovation engine, accelerating the rate of climate innovation through our inclusive ecosystem approach, which rapidly finds, funds, and scales promising climate tech solutions globally, with a particular focus on hard to abate sectors and a focus on staying ahead of emissions globally.
Supporting the preparation of proposals and pitch decks for specific business development opportunities
Entrepreneurship/startup experience in technical or product management roles, or new technology commercialization and investment experience
This role provides flexibility in employment options and can be filled either as an RMI employee globally or as an India-based contractor, based on the candidate’s location and employment eligibility. Kindly indicate your preference in your application based on your geography.
Location:
Collaboratively write blogs, articles, reports, and thought leadership collaterals on the research to help the investment community and climate tech commercialize impactful climate technologies
Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
Supporting the development and program delivery of focused cohorts – which brings together the required industry members, asset/ capital partners, technical, business, and policy experts, and other key actors from across the value chain to support a specific innovation area (e.g., clean mobile power or direct air capture). Activities include stakeholder relations, coalition development, and creation of performance criteria for the targeted innovation area
About the job
Preferred Qualifications
As a Senior Associate on the Research team, your work will center around (a) building a knowledge base and investment theses in impactful climate-tech innovation areas (b) undertaking a robust due diligence process to select startups for our program that is also aligned with interests of our capital and asset partners and (c) championing our startups to our partner ecosystem of corporates and VCs.
Benefits
403b retirement options (up to5% match immediately)
We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies.
Effectively connect, communicate and build long-lasting relationships with decision makers, stakeholders and constituents within diverse communities.
RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating others with dignity, respect and appreciation enabling them to feel welcomed, supported and valued.
Generous paid time off
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Diversity
Have the different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.
Since founding in 2020, today D3’s collaborative ecosystem has grown to include corporate partners with a combined $4T in market capitalization, VC funds and equity investors with a combined total of >$7B AUM (across five continents), and a network of >150 mentors with deep functional and sector expertise. Since 2020, D3 has supported nearly 200 startups addressing climate challenges across all major emissions sectors. Together, we are moving markets to achieve a brighter, more equitable climate future.
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