Role Title: Principal Research Officer – Emissions Management
Role Type: Unpaid Volunteer
Number of Positions: 1
Division: Research Division II – Energy & Environment
Location: Home-based / Remote
Reporting To: Deputy Director of Research – Energy & Environment / Research Division II Leadership
THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEER ROLE.
About DTID
The Digital Technology Institute for Development (DTID) is an international non-profit institute advancing the responsible use of artificial intelligence, blockchain and emerging digital technologies to support sustainable development and policy implementation.
DTID brings together professionals, researchers, technology specialists and other stakeholders to generate research, develop practical solutions, strengthen partnerships and support informed decision-making at the intersection of technology, climate change and sustainable development.
The Role
DTID is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Research Officer – Emissions Management to provide specialist research expertise and technical leadership in greenhouse gas emissions measurement, monitoring, reporting, verification and management.
Working within Research Division II – Energy & Environment, the successful candidate will lead and contribute to research initiatives examining emissions management strategies, carbon accounting methodologies, emissions reduction technologies, regulatory frameworks and the application of emerging digital technologies to climate action.
The role will involve conducting independent research, analysing emissions-related data, evaluating international standards and regulatory developments, and developing evidence-based recommendations to support policymakers, governments, international organisations and other stakeholders.
The Principal Research Officer will also contribute to DTID's research on how artificial intelligence, blockchain, data analytics and other emerging technologies can improve emissions monitoring, reporting, verification, transparency and accountability.
This is a senior research position requiring strong technical expertise, independent research capability, excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate complex scientific and technical information into practical policy recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
The Principal Research Officer – Emissions Management will:
Lead and coordinate research on greenhouse gas emissions measurement, monitoring, reporting, verification and management.
Research and evaluate international emissions-management frameworks, methodologies, standards and regulatory developments.
Analyse emissions data, carbon accounting methodologies, emissions reduction strategies and sector-specific decarbonisation approaches.
Investigate the application of artificial intelligence, blockchain, IoT and other emerging technologies to emissions monitoring, reporting and management.
Develop research proposals, concept notes, policy briefs, technical reports and publications relating to emissions management and climate action.
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing emissions-management policies, technologies and regulatory frameworks and identify opportunities for improvement.
Provide technical guidance and research support to Research Officers and colleagues working on emissions-related initiatives.
Collaborate with other DTID research and technology teams on projects relating to carbon markets, climate finance, energy transition and environmental sustainability.
Engage with policymakers, researchers, international organisations and other relevant stakeholders to support research collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Present research findings and recommendations through webinars, conferences, technical meetings and other relevant engagements.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of DTID's research methodologies, technical knowledge and research quality standards.
Undertake other reasonable research responsibilities relevant to the role as assigned by…