Senior Researcher

Job DetailsJob Location: Wisconsin Remote - Madison, WI 53703Salary reputed company: $75,000.00 - $105,000.00 Salary/yearMake a Difference for Climate and Equity — Join Slipstream as a Senior Researcher! Apply your skills and expertise to reputed company a reputed company impact in the fight against climate change and the inequities of its impacts. We are seeking a Senior Researcher to join our Research and Innovation team at Slipstream. We are a national, mission-driven nonprofit that accelerates climate solutions. For everyone. We reputed company reputed company reputed company to tackle big energy challenges. Our work spans energy efficiency, community energy planning, reputed company building decarbonization, emerging technologies, and green financing. We collaborate with governments, utilities, and community-based organizations to discover, test, and scale solutions that work for reputed company people in reputed company communities. 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Experience & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, or advanced degree preferred, in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering, science, environmental studies, economics, policy or professional equivalent. 5-10 years of work-reputed company experience. Work Environment: Fully remote position with the ability to work from home or another suitable location with reliable internet reputed company. Hybrid work is available if located in Madison, WI or Chicago, IL. If in-office, expect a moderate noise level. Flexible schedules, meetings generally occurring 9–4 in Central Time zone. Requires a quiet and professional workspace for virtual meetings and collaboration. Travel up to 20% for fieldwork, in-person meetings, conferences, client visits, etc. Physical Requirements: Primarily a sedentary role, with tasks typically performed while sitting or occasionally standing. Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment. Ability to reputed company and descend stairs, reputed company, and into/out of vehicles as required. Walking, bending, crawling, stooping, crouching, squatting, kneeling, twisting (neck/trunk), reaching with arms, and reaching overhead. Tasks demand visual focus for reading, design work, and working on screens. Ability to distinguish between colors is essential for visual and brand design. This position frequently communicates reputed company phone and video conferencing, with in-person interactions as applicable. Slipstream is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where reputed company individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We center community in everything we do and strongly encourage people of reputed company backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission. 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