Carbon Performance Research Assistant, TPI Global Climate Transition Centre

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Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment 

TPI Centre 

Salary from £36,513 to £41,565 p.a. inclusive with potential to progress to £44,468 p.a. of London allowance. Salary offers will be commensurate with skills and experience, starting at £36,513.

This post is full-time and fixed term until 31 December 2026, with a potential of extension subject to funding

The TPI Centre is an independent, authoritative source of research and data on the progress of corporate and sovereign entities in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. It is the academic partner of the Transition Pathway Initiative; a global initiative aimed at helping investors assess companies’ preparedness for the transition and supporting efforts to address climate change.

The role will primarily be based within the Carbon Performance team, though you may also be asked to support other projects as required.

Carbon Performance assesses corporate progress towards a low-carbon economy. The team develops emissions pathways for companies across 12 high-emitting sectors and ensures these benchmarks align with the latest climate modelling. This data is used by investors to inform engagement strategies, assess portfolio alignment, and drive capital toward credible transition leaders.  

This role is to provide high-quality analysis by:

• Assessing companies’ greenhouse gas emissions pathways against low-carbon benchmark scenarios to explore trends, and generate insightful, structured analysis.
• Evaluating whether companies’ current and planned future emissions are aligned with the temperature goals made as part of the Paris Agreement.
• Collecting, processing and performing quality checks on data.
• Contributing to the development of bespoke methodologies and report writing.
• Engaging with external stakeholders.

Candidates should have:

• Undergraduate degree in environmental economics/finance, environmental/energy policy, corporate sustainability, economics, finance, management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to produce high-quality research and analysis in a timely manner, including the ability to analyse complex ideas and apply appropriate methods.
• Proficient IT skills, including advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc., for creating and developing databases and related publications.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, hybrid working, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities. 

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. For queries about the role, please email gri.hr@lse.ac.uk. 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 19 October 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications. 

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an assessment. Interviews are anticipated to be held online in November 2025.

We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient number of applications are received. If you delete or withdraw your application, you will not be able to re-apply for this vacancy.

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