[Hiring] Senior Analyst @Lux Research

Role Description

Define and shape Lux’s research agenda by identifying new coverage areas, cross-cutting themes, and long-term strategic priorities aligned with client executive needs.

• Conceive and lead thematic and flagship research programs, including Lux Inspire Reports, introducing novel analytical frameworks to guide executive decision-making.
• Develop executive-level research and strategic insight that reframes how clients evaluate innovation, risk, and opportunity.
• Lead high-stakes client inquiry discussions across multiple innovation domains, serving as a trusted strategic advisor to senior client leadership.
• Collaborate with sales and consulting teams to support business growth, direct sales efforts, and scope complex, strategic consulting engagements.
• Represent Lux as a recognized thought leader through speaking engagements, press interactions, and high-visibility publications.
• Edit, coach, and elevate research produced by Analysts and RAs to ensure team-wide quality, insight, and consistency with Lux standards.
• Lead teams and manage direct reports by overseeing hiring, training, performance evaluation, and professional development, as applicable.
• Lead internal initiatives that improve research operations, analytical frameworks, and cross-team collaboration.
• International and domestic travel up to 10% of the time is required based on project needs. Telecommuting is permitted.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Energy Science, Material Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry or a directly related field plus three (3) years of industrial processes experience.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Energy Science, Material Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry or a directly related field plus five (5) years of industrial processes experience in lieu of Master’s degree plus three (3) years of described experience.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience with the following:
• Water & Wastewater Management.
• Energy & Electrochemical Systems.
• Materials Science & Chemistry.
• Mining & Metals Extraction.
• Technoeconomic Modeling & Market Sizing.
• Technology Assessment & Competitive Analysis.
• Regulatory Knowledge in water, energy, industrial policies across US, EU, and Asia.
• Quantitative & Analytical Skills including mass transfer, fluid dynamics, and data interpretation.
• Software & Programming Skills including Excel, C++, R, and ArcGIS.
• International and domestic travel up to 10% of the time is required based on project needs. Telecommuting is permitted.

Benefits

• Salary range: $177,715- $180,000 per year.

Company Description

Lux Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer.