Research Associate

OverviewJoin to apply for the Research Associate - Midstream role at Wood Mackenzie.Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience. Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.Wood Mackenzie brand and values are central to how we operate.Main ResponsibilitiesMaintain and support the ongoing quality of our Oil Storage products. This includes an understanding of visual and infrared imagery, database storage, and customer-facing datasets.Analyze imagery, storage data, oil transportation flows, and other market information to deliver unique insights to our clients.Research and organize technical documentation (permits, media articles, regulations, company records, etc.) on regional and global storage and related infrastructure.Develop expertise on our remote sensing network and apply that expertise to generate and improve upon our oil offerings.Work closely with the team to maximize data integrity, provide focused research, and optimize operational processes.Attain an in-depth understanding of our current internal tools and image ingestion processes, and explore new ways to improve those processes.Troubleshoot and resolve data quality issues through independent problem-solving and collaboration with technical teams to ensure accuracy and reliability.About you and how you can excel in the roleCan quickly learn and implement established processes and procedures, with keen attention to detail.Can synthesize and analyze imagery and other data from a variety of sources quickly and efficiently, often assimilating facts from prior events.You have strong quantitative skills with experience in research, process management, or statistics.Be a strong team player with an eye for detail and show creativity in finding alternative solutions.You can manage your time effectively to execute in a deadline-driven environment.Have an intellectual curiosity about what drives markets based on economic principles.Experience with Python or R preferred.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience in at least one other database querying language (SQL, Cypher, etc.).You’re an effective communicator with clients and with key internal stakeholders.Other Experiences You Would HaveBachelor’s degree in computer science, Physics, Math, or Economics preferred.You’ve developed strong quantitative and statistical analytic capabilities from either your professional or academic experiences.You are passionate about commodity markets and the global oil supply chain.You enjoy data storytelling.You can work independently and as part of a team, generating ideas you want to share. The way in which you work is productive and driven, striving to be the best in class.If you are passionate about the oil and gas industry and want to develop an in-depth understanding of the energy sector, this is a great role for you.Additional InformationWood Mackenzie is an equal opportunities employer.We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, age, or disability.https://www.woodmac.com/careers/jobs/Unsolicited resumes sent to Wood Mackenzie will be considered Wood Mackenzie property. Wood Mackenzie will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Equal Opportunities – We are an equal opportunities employer. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov. If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.Job DetailsSeniority level: Entry levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Research, Analyst, and Information TechnologyIndustries: Information Services #J-18808-Ljbffr