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TPI Centre – Occasional Research Assistant (ORA) position 


The TPI Global Climate Transition Centre (TPI Centre), based within the Global School of Sustainability at LSE is looking for two part-time, hourly-paid, ORAs starting end of October/early November 2026 at 15 hours per week minimum. The hourly rate is £23.72 per hour inclusive of holiday pay (Band 5 Spine 18). The ORA will work at the TPI Centre, an independent, authoritative source of research and data on the progress of corporate and sovereign entities in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. The role will be in the Net Zero Strategies (NZS) team.   

The successful candidate will have: 
  • A relevant degree (either studying or already holding) 
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills 
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets and developing and maintaining databases  
  • Understanding of corporate sustainability reports  
  • Knowledge of applied research and policy analysis 
  • Ability to produce high-quality, in-depth research in a timely manner 
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines  
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage/organise own workload  
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment 
  • Right to work in the UK and be based in the UK 

Main responsibilities:  
  • Collecting data from corporate report documents and third-party sources  
  • Assessing companies against relevant indicators in the NZS frameworks for oil and gas, and mining  
  • Delivering rigorous and timely assessments 
  • Contributing to methodological and/or framework updates where required 

This is a great opportunity to make an impact and gain invaluable first-hand experience of the transition planning space. The candidate will be part of a dedicated and collaborative team and will have the opportunity to contribute to key outputs and gain enhanced knowledge of a dynamic and ever-evolving field. 

To apply for this post, please send your CV and a one-page motivation letter explaining your interest in the role and suitability against the criteria above to tpi.centre@lse.ac.uk    

The deadline is 27 September 2026, 11.59pm. We may close the ad early once a sufficient number of applicants is received. Regrettably, we are unable to accept late applications. 

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