Hitz Fellow, Fossil Fuel-Al Nexus

9 hours, 39 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Data Science and Analytics
UCS Productions

UCS Productions

UCS Productions utilizes rigorous, independent scientific research to address critical global challenges, focusing on climate change, sustainable food systems, and the promotion of effective advocacy to foster innovative solutions for a healthier and m...

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Founded 1969

Description

  • Scope, design, and conduct rigorous interdisciplinary research on the energy demand, emissions, and justice implications of AI-driven data center expansion.
  • Compile and analyze data on AI electricity demand and the power sources supplying major data center hubs.
  • Review corporate sustainability reports, SEC filings, energy procurement contracts, and lobbying activity from tech, utility, and fossil fuel companies.
  • Analyze public statements, press releases, and marketing materials to identify greenwashing narratives.
  • Use GIS to map data center locations, fossil fuel infrastructure, and environmental justice indicators to identify burdened communities.
  • Integrate diversity, equity, justice, inclusivity, and accessibility principles into analytic projects.
  • Author a report or factsheet on the AI–Fossil Fuel Nexus and publish findings in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
  • Map regulatory loopholes, outdated grid rules, and accounting practices that enable greenwashing and fossil fuel dependence.
  • Communicate findings to scientific, policy, community, and media audiences through presentations, blog posts, op-eds, infographics, and short videos.
  • Collaborate with UCS teams and serve as a spokesperson on AI and energy issues when needed.

Requirements

  • PhD in energy systems, environmental policy, geography, data science, or a closely related discipline.
  • Experience designing and executing interdisciplinary or mixed-methods research.
  • Strong research design, statistical analysis, and scientific writing skills.
  • Ability to translate technical findings for non-expert audiences.
  • Proficiency in a scripting language, with Python preferred and R or Julia acceptable.
  • Familiarity with version control and git/GitHub is a plus.
  • Experience with emissions accounting, energy-systems analysis, corporate-disclosure research, and narrative or discourse analysis is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with the AI landscape, tech policy, and environmental justice is a plus.
  • Demonstrated commitment to justice and public-interest research is required.
  • Experience with GIS, community-based research collaborations, and ongoing engagement within the scientific community is preferred.
  • Able to remain stationary for long periods, operate a computer continuously, and communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
  • Occasional work outside standard business hours and occasional travel to events, conferences, speaking engagements, and UCS offices may be required.

Benefits

  • Full-time remote position.
  • Salary of $109,232.02 for candidates who meet all position requirements.
  • 12% salary differential for California residents.
  • Excellent benefits.
  • Rewarding work environment.
  • Bargaining unit position.
  • Comparable training and/or experience may be substituted for degrees when appropriate.
  • Coverage under UCS's inclusive, collaborative workplace culture.

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