Job Description
We are currently seeking a new Data Analyst for our Climate Policy Team based in Berlin. Your responsibilities include:
- Use and extend existing software and modelling tools in order to provide quantitative analyses of national and sectoral emissions pathways consistent with the Paris Agreement.
- Support policy analysts, modelers, and economists in the collection and analysis of varied and transdisciplinary datasets.
- Assist in the developing of tools and software to enhance the quantitative analyses and modelling critical to the core work of the team.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a commonly used data warehouse.
- Provide key analytical support in tracking climate action, quantifying science-related benchmarks for 1.5° implementation, and supporting NDC enhancement.
- Provide analytical support for negotiators from vulnerable countries.
- Contribute to the writing of reports, briefings, and scientific peer-reviewed publications.
Your Profile
You will ideally have the following qualifications and skills:
- At minimum an undergraduate degree with at least 3 years relevant work experience in a quantitative discipline with applied scientific software development and data analysis experience.
- Proven programming skills in Python with knowledge common programming approaches (separation of concerns, object-oriented programming, design patterns, etc.). Working knowledge of R, Matlab, and Excel is an asset.
- Experience in working in collaborative coding environments with multiple team members
- Experience with the scientific software stack, including – Version control (git) – Testing (unit tests, regression tests, etc.) – Automated documentation – Databases (SQL-based, NetCDF/HDF5, MongoDB, etc.)
- An interest in understanding and addressing international, regional, national and sub-national challenges to climate change mitigation.
- A background in energy systems, mitigation, climate science, or economics is an asset.
- Excellent English writing and verbal skills. Basic German skills are welcome, but not required, other language skills are an asset.
- A well-developed sense for team work and ability to interact with a diverse array of people.
We Offer
We can offer a positive and inspiring working atmosphere in an international team, participation in a great network of partner institutes and stakeholders, as well as insights into the international climate change negotiations and our support work for stakeholders globally, including emerging economies and developed countries, but with a special focus on SIDS and LDCs.
Our Berlin office is located near Moritzplatz in the heart of the lively Kreuzberg, surrounded by a dynamic startup scene.
We will refund your public transport ticket and offer a company pension plan.
Conditions
Application Deadline: 01 March 2020
Starting date: As soon as possible
Location: Berlin, Germany
Terms: We are looking for a long-term collaboration. Currently we can offer a fixed term contract for 1 year, with the perspective of extension based on performance and funding.
For further information send your questions via email to [email protected].
Please apply with your CV, cover letter, a list of three referees and a data analysis and software development portfolio (e.g. projects, contributions and examples) by 01 March 2020 exclusively using the application form. Applications by email or by post can unfortunately not be processed.
