Student Researcher (Part-time)

Job Description

Company Description

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in data, analysis, and consulting across the energy, chemicals, metals, mining, power, and renewables sectors.

Founded in 1973, our success has always been underpinned by the simple principle of providing trusted research and advice that makes a difference to our customers. Today we have over 2,000 customers ranging from the largest global energy companies and financial institutions to governments as well as smaller market specialists.

Our teams are located around the world. This enables us to stay closely connected with customers and the markets and sectors we cover. Collectively this allows us to offer a compelling combination of global commodity analysis with detailed local market knowledge.

We are committed to supporting our people to grow and thrive. We value different perspectives and aspire to create an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a workplace that works for you and encourage everyone to get involved in our Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, and Community Engagement initiatives. We actively support flexible working and are happy to consider alternative work patterns, taking into account your needs and the needs of the team or division that you are looking to join.

Hear what our team has to say about working with us:

https://www.woodmac.com/careers/our-people/

We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies!

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in the insurance, energy, and financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.

It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we committed to balancing 100 per cent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “return ship” program for experienced professionals re-joining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create a positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, a testament to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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Job Description

Wood Mackenzie is seeking a student researcher to join our Global Hydrogen Research team, based in Edinburgh or London, which forms part of Wood Mackenzie’s Energy Transition Practice. We are looking for individuals who have started their degree and are driven, intellectually curious and passionate about the energy industry, and Hydrogen in particular. Working hours will be by agreement, but with a minimum of 2 days per week.

The successful candidate will join our research team to help drive and build upon a successful Energy Transition and Hydrogen product offering.

This role is an opportunity to help expand and improve our platform's database of Hydrogen production projects, electrolyser manufacturing, policy, and market development, and to support broader tasks to further develop our Global Hydrogen research offerings.

Energy Transition Practice

Wood Mackenzie’s Energy Transition Practice provides integrated subscription, research and advisory services to enable clients to make the best strategic decisions in a rapidly evolving global energy market. Our cutting-edge research ranges from real-time data provision to long-term market outlooks, we offer global coverage covering power markets, solar, wind & energy storage, plus additional cross-sector research in areas such as hydrogen, CCUS and other emerging low-carbon technologies.

Qualifications

About you and how you can excel in this role

You have an analytical mindset, which has been proven in your academic studies. Have an eye for detail and are well organised. You have exceptional data collection and management skills to process and structure large amounts of information from various sources. You are a team player with excellent problem-solving skills. You have strong written and verbal communication skills in English. This is a great opportunity for students with a passion for the role hydrogen can play in the energy transition and who are studying quantitative subjects (e.g. sciences, engineering, mathematics, economics). A background in hydrogen or adjacent industries would be an advantage.

Additional Information

What you’ll love about Wood Mackenzie

For the past 45 years, we have established our reputation as a trusted source of knowledge and forward-looking insight for the world’s most innovative organizations.

Our teams are located around the world and deliver research and consulting projects based on our assessment and valuation of thousands of individual assets, companies, and economic indicators such as market supply, demand, and price trends. As a result, we can count the world’s key energy institutions and governments among our most loyal clients.

We are committed to supporting our people to grow and thrive. We value different perspectives and aspire to create an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. We value everyone’s contribution and support them to reach their full potential while sustaining an organizational culture of health and well-being. There are opportunities to get involved in our Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, and Community Engagement initiatives. We actively support flexible working and are happy to consider alternative work patterns, considering your needs and the needs of the team or division that you are looking to join.

Hear what our team has to say about working with us:

https://www.woodmac.com/careers/our-people/

We are part of a company that has been named Best Employer by Forbes Magazine and on the Forbes Most Innovative Companies list for three years running. Verisk is one of only 15 out of 500 companies to appear on both lists. We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies!

What you’ll love about Verisk

Verisk Analytics has an amazing story to tell. In 2017, Forbes magazine named Verisk to its World’s Most Innovative Companies list for the third consecutive year and to its America’s Best Mid-Size Employers list. We also earned the Great Place to Work® Certification for the second consecutive year in recognition of our outstanding workplace culture.

Verisk is a leading data analytics provider serving customers in insurance, natural resources, and financial services. We’ve been delivering data, analytics, and decision support services to our customers for more than 45 years, helping them protect people, property, and financial assets. At Verisk, you’ll be part of an organization that’s committed to serving the long-term interests of our stakeholders, including the communities where we operate.

At Verisk, you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create a positive and lasting impact on the business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. Our culture of innovation means your ideas on how to improve our business will be heard. As key contributors to our success, our team members enjoy working in a business-casual, collaborative environment that offers state-of-the-art resources, advanced technologies, and an excellent benefits package.

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age, or disability.

http://www.verisk.com/careers.html