Winter-Spring 2026 Climate Impact Research Analyst Intern Winter-Spring 2026 Climate Impact Res[...]

Job Description

Boundless Impact Research & Analytics is looking for interns to support the research team by conducting in-depth research in support of climate impact assessments for emerging clean technologies and industries. This is an opportunity to learn about our unique approach to climate impact analysis and gain exposure to some of the most exciting new technologies including, but not limited to Energy, Transportation, Food & Ag, New Materials, Waste to Value, and Water.

Research Interns are expected to work 20 hours per week, remotely, receiving direction and guidance from a Senior Research Analyst. This is an unpaid internship, running from January 2026 through May 2026.

Who We Are

Boundless Impact & Analytics provides precise environmental impact data for clean‑tech companies, sustainable brands, and investors. Our analytics validate and differentiate sustainable products, reduce investment risk, and support credible reporting. Boundless blends science‑based impact analysis, industry‑specific benchmarks, and AI‑driven data to deliver the insights companies need to prove their impact and thrive in the market. We achieve this through a science‑based, data‑driven approach, grounded in the proven methodology of Life Cycle Assessment. The scores and metrics derived are trustworthy and reliable because they are unbiased and validated by external industry and/or scientific experts. Boundless has the capabilities to perform rapid (and screening) LCA, LCA consistent with ISO 14040, and Scope 1,2,3 inventories.

Boundless has completed assessments of dozens of cleantech products and projects—alongside competing technologies—ranging from renewable energy (geothermal, pv), circular economy (eg plastic recycling), HVAC and disinfection technologies, bioenergy and bioproducts, and innovative water and wastewater technologies. The resulting company reports frequently influenced investor decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with researching, developing, and maintaining a repository of environmental and financial impact metrics.
• Perform detailed literature research, using various information and data sources, to characterize the environmental impact of specific technology areas.
• Support Boundless documentation through PowerPoint presentations and technical reports.
• Development of climate impact scores for various industries.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate with a science or engineering background, and an interest in research, impact measurement and sustainability.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Able to diligently review several types of data sources and select appropriate information from them.
• Competence in modeling and analysis in Excel.
• Attention to detail and transparency (e.g., documenting assumptions and references).
• Strong intuition for the functional unit for various technology areas (e.g., liters of potable water, lumens of light).
• Ability to be an effective member of project teams.
• Positive attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, proactivity, and strong attention to detail.

Culture

Small, growing and collaborative team, lots of cross‑role interaction

Mission driven company and profitable product

Boundless is an industry research and environmental impact analytics firm that provides objective and actionable information to move investment dollars more quickly toward clean technologies and climate solutions. Our science‑based, data‑driven approach is grounded in the proven methodology of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The scores and metrics derived are trustworthy …