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UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Principal Research Officer - Circular Economy

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  • Posted 3 weeks ago · via Workable

Lead research on circular economy policies and sustainable resource management

Lead and contribute to research initiatives examining circular economy policies, sustainable production and consumption, resource recovery, and environmental sustainability. Conduct independent research, analyze international policies and industry developments, and evaluate circular economy strategies. Develop evidence-based recommendations to support governments, international organisations, businesses, and other stakeholders in transitioning...

Why This Role?

Contribute to research agenda on circular economy and sustainable resource management at an international non-profit institute

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead research initiatives on circular economy policies and sustainable production
  • Conduct independent research and analyze international policies and industry developments
  • Evaluate circular economy strategies and develop evidence-based recommendations
  • Explore how AI, blockchain, and data analytics support resource traceability and waste reduction
  • Translate complex research findings into practical policy recommendations for stakeholders

Requirements

  • Strong analytical capability
  • Independent research experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to translate complex research findings into practical policy recommendations
  • Experience in circular economy, resource efficiency, or sustainable resource management

Required Skills

researchpolicy analysiscommunicationaiblockchainanalysispolicy developmentcircular economysustainability
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UNPAID VOLUNTEER – Principal Research Officer – Circular Economy Role Title: Principal Research Officer – Circular Economy Role Type: Unpaid Volunteer Number of Positions: 1 Division: Research Division II – Energy & Environment Location: Home-based / Remote Reporting To: Deputy/ Director of…

Salary Context

Similar Data & Analytics roles on LokerDollar pay around $195k/yr (range $39.5k–340k/yr, n=79 active listings).

Hiring at Digital Technology Institute for Development (DTID)

Digital Technology Institute for Development (DTID) has 3 other active roles on LokerDollar and has been hiring here since Oct 8, 2026 — across Data & Analytics, Product.

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Market context

  • ESTIMATEEstimated pay is 31% below the role median of $195,000/year (n=79 pay-disclosing listings).
  • VERIFIEDDigital Technology Institute for Development (DTID): 4 postings in the last 3 months, 4 all-time on LokerDollar.
  • VERIFIEDCompany first seen Oct 8, 2026.
  • VERIFIEDThis listing first seen Oct 8, 2026.
  • VERIFIEDLast verified live Oct 8, 2026.

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Remote-friendly · fits your timezone
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Estimated salary
$135.1k/yr
Based on similar roles — not stated by the employer
Job Type
full time
Location
Remote · Asia-Pacific
Seniority
senior
Posted
Sep 19, 2026

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