Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Earlier submissions receive priority review.

Location

Remote (Must be in time zones UTC -5 to UTC + 10) ideally in

• Preferred: East Asia, Southeast Asia (Japan, Phillippines, South Korea, Indonesia, Hong Kong - although other locations may be considered)

• Canada, Latin America, Europe (ideally Netherlands, UK, Germany - although other locations may be considered)

Note: Candidates based in the USA should demonstrate exceptional qualifications and skills to be considered for this role 

Must be a location conducive to working with European and Asia time zones, as well as working closely with the Research Director based in Pacific Standard Time.

Remuneration

Depending on experience (including unpaid and other experiences) and capacity to take on responsibility, the annual base salary range is 

• Japan: JPY 8,934,199 - 11,460,809

• South Korea: KRW 82,094,442 - 104,645,473

• Singapore: SGD 107,023 - 137,455

• Netherlands: EUR 86,193 - 92,349

• United Kingdom: GBP 75,768 - 82,082

If the successful candidate is outside of these locations,  the salary will be adjusted based on blended market equivalencies. 

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About Us

The Sunrise Project is a global network of independent organizations united by a common mission: drive interventions to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. We developed a unique model of changemaking where we identify key leverage points, design strategic interventions, and organise diverse networks to make them happen.

Sunrise Inc. is a proud member of The Sunrise Project network. We adapt our role based on what is needed to have the greatest impact. We provide grants and build capacity where it’s needed, and sometimes we develop new brands or organisations and execute campaigns ourselves.

As a global network, we believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives will help us build stronger strategies, teams, and movements. We are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, people of colour, people living outside major cities, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and LGBTQIA+ people. Find out more here.

About The Program

The Sunrise Project’s Global Research team is a highly collaborative team producing high-quality and timely research which enables The Sunrise Project and its partners to accelerate a global transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. 

The Global Research program can only be effective by building and maintaining trust through consistently reliable and meaningful outputs. The ideal candidate is excited about maintaining those high standards while balancing comprehensive analysis with time-sensitive campaign needs.

About The Role

The Senior Researcher develops creative and nimble research solutions to empower our strategists’ and partners’ efforts to hasten progress towards a sustainable future. The role digs deep into the details taking a rigorous analytical and creative investigative approach to developing insights into opportunities and risks.

A typical day would see you undertaking a mixture of self-directed research; finding, inputting, and analyzing campaign-relevant data; collaborating with campaign and communications strategists on planning and execution; meeting with partners to gain information directly from the field, and providing insights and updates to ensure alignment with the external environment. 

The Sunrise Project supports networks of organisations to work together to achieve outcomes that would not be possible by individual organisations acting alone. We expect all roles at Sunrise to actively support the capacity building of these networks and partner organisations.

Key Responsibilities 

Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often only apply if they meet 100% of requirements. If you match the majority of these requirements and believe you can excel, we encourage you to apply.

• Conduct and lead on corporate and sectoral analysis: Oversee, manage and undertake sectoral and company-specific research projects in a range of campaign-relevant industries such as LNG and Transportation, investigating topics such as: corporate ownership, governance, regulation, subsidies. Support power mapping to identify key decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholder relationships.

• Lead and / or Commission Research Projects: In collaboration with other members of the research team, work autonomously to provide high quality, timely research and analytical support to the Sunrise Project and its partners. Develop and implement appropriate research methodologies applying appropriate quality control processes. Establish collaborations and commissions research as appropriate (including defining terms of reference, managing contractors and budget, and assessing deliverables).

• Track and interpret market trends: Lead development of and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and synthesis of trends and developments in key markets for fossil fuels, with an initial emphasis on LNG in the Asia-Pacific region. Leads mapping on supply/demand, competitive dynamics, and market influences to support strategy design.

• Collaborate across teams: Work with leadership and strategists to identify research questions that will unlock new campaign pathways or strengthen existing approaches. Empower the full global program with research insights. Coordinate with other program teams (with an initial focus on Gas Finance, Transportation) to ensure research alignment and avoid duplication.

• Communicate Research Insights: Translate complex research into accessible, insightful findings that empower Sunrise colleagues, movement partners, and diverse constituencies through a variety of outputs and via presentations in a variety of forums.

• Lead & Advise on use of AI tools for Research Insights: Act as a leader within the Sunrise and partner network on the effective and responsible use of AI tools for scaled and targeted research and research insight communication, identifying where/how AI tools (and importantly cannot or should not) be used to translate complex research into accessible, insightful findings that empower Sunrise colleagues, movement partners, and diverse constituencies through a variety of outputs and forums.

• Align programmatic strategies and OKRs with Sunrise’s values.

Required Skills and Experience    

• A good understanding of corporate governance and finance, or similar related knowledge that allows you to assimilate market information rapidly. For example, ability to analyze financial statements, understand corporate structures, debt/equity and subsidy arrangements, or understanding of regulatory filing systems and corporate disclosure platforms.

• Strong numerical, analytical, and investigative skills, using complex multi-source data with a strong attention towards detail and accuracy. Must be proficient in using Excel and/or Google Sheets for data analysis.

• Effective verbal, written, and visual communications skills with a strong ability to translate and communicate complex information into clear, compelling and actionable insights for non-technical audiences.

• Adaptable and collaborative with the ability to work outside areas of expertise to support the work of other team members and willingness to get stuck into laborious tasks as required.

• Strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to collaboration and relationship building particularly with subject-matter experts/movement partners.

• Professional English fluency (e.g. CEFR C1 level or equivalent).

• A deep passion for and demonstrated commitment to social justice, whether that’s climate change or other movements for social justice.

Desirable Skills and Experience   

• Proficiency in Mandarin or Japanese is highly desirable. Proficiency in other languages is a strong asset.

• Proficiency with data management, manipulation, and analysis via SQL, R, Python, or similar is helpful but not required.

• Experience and strong interest in the effective and responsible use of new technology (including but not limited to AI tools) to enable effective research.

• Experience with project finance analysis, equity investments, and/or complex large-scale debt financing analysis, particularly understanding Final Investment Decision (FID) processes.

• Ability to contribute to institutional knowledge management.

• Deep lived and research work experience across multiple Sunrise geographies (ideally including two or more Asian countries among S Korea, Japan, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore).

• Experience conducting financial research using platforms such as Bloomberg and financial disclosures is an advantage, although training can be provided with a demonstrated strong willingness to gain skills within this area.

• Ability to develop a network of experts spanning corporate, advocacy, etc.

• Skills in data visualisation/software.

• Organizing or campaigning experience is a plus.

Job Requirements

• Out-of-hours meetings are common in working across time zones, so a flexible work schedule to accommodate working effectively across time zones is required.

• Employment background checks required.

• Intermittent travel with advance notice may be required.

• You must have full working rights in the country in which you will be working. The Sunrise Project is unable to sponsor applicants for employment visas..

How Sunrise Supports its Staff

The Sunrise Project is committed to a workplace where staff can do their best work and grow professionally. The following provisions apply pro rata for part-time or fixed-term staff. Note that the successful candidate will be employed via a Professional Employment Organisation (PEO) on behalf of Sunrise, so specific conditions may vary.

• Statutory benefits and entitlements of the country in which you are employed.

• Sunrise may provide additional benefits, where in-country entitlements are less than our standard package, where applicable including:

  • Paid Parental Leave that is gender-neutral & inclusive of all types of families, incl. Parental Return To Work & Keeping In Touch Program

  • Life Leave (up to 40 days p.a. for significant personal reasons)

  • Public Holiday + Cultural Leave

  • Workspace Benefits incl: A Macbook, initial $2,000* for home workspace & IT equipment + $800* every 2 years + up to $75/mth phone/data/internet (equivalent local currency)

  • Shared office support

Additionally we offer:

• Flexible Working Policy

• VIDA - An AI tool to support your health and wellbeing

• Regular all-org and team meetings & retreats

• Learning & Development Program incl. a professional development budget for every staff member

• Coaching & manager support with regular 1:1 meetings

• Annual performance & development reviews with 360 feedback

• A co-developed work plan to ensure clarity on your role & key responsibilities

• We provide our staff with a voice on issues that concern them via consultation, caucuses, working groups, and surveys.

How to apply for this job

We recognise that discrimination and structural barriers shape access to formal education and experience. We assess candidates on the full range of skills and knowledge they've developed throughout their life — not just paid roles. For this reason, we evaluate applicants through responses to application questions. Please do not submit a cover letter.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Earlier submissions receive priority review.