[Remote] Research Associate- Industrials
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lux Research is a leading research and advisory firm that helps clients navigate emerging technologies and drive growth through innovation. They are seeking a Research Associate specializing in Industrial Process and Manufacturing Innovation, focusing on industrial wastewater treatment and technological transformation across manufacturing systems. The role involves leading research, advising clients, and developing thought leadership in the industrial sector.
Responsibilities
- Lead research on emerging technologies transforming industrial operations, including advanced manufacturing systems, process intensification, automation, industrial decarbonization, and next-generation materials processing
- Investigate innovation in industrial wastewater treatment, including physical, chemical, biological, and hybrid treatment approaches; water reuse and recycling; resource recovery; and zero-liquid-discharge systems
- Master a toolkit of research skills, synthesize data from diverse sources, and produce findings that help clients navigate innovation opportunities
- Advise and support clients through written deliverables, direct consultations, and public presentations, providing insightful, evidence-based perspectives on technology and market trends
- Produce high-quality research reports and analyses that connect innovation in the industrial sector to broader regulatory and consumer dynamics
- Represent Lux Research at industry conferences, webinars, and client events as a recognized thought leader in industrial innovation, environmental technologies, and manufacturing transformation
- Collaborate with analysts across disciplines and geographic regions to deliver integrated insights on cross-sector innovation challenges, including circular economy strategies, resource efficiency, digitalization of industrial systems, and infrastructure modernization
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field related to chemical engineering, process engineering, or related disciplines focusing on industrial processes (e.g., chemicals production, manufacturing, etc.)
- 1-2 years of experience in the manufacturing or industrials sectors, ideally involving technology analysis, R&D, project management, or strategic consulting
- Demonstrated ability to analyze technical and market data, develop original insights, and communicate them effectively to business and technical audiences
- Exceptional writing and presentation skills, with experience crafting incisive, data-driven reports and delivering client presentations
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into business implications
- A Master's degree is highly preferred, especially with a STEM background in chemical engineering, process engineering, or related disciplines focusing on industrial processes (e.g., chemicals production, manufacturing, etc.)
- Intellectual curiosity and a deep interest in innovation, energy transition, and the future of manufacturing and industrials
- Entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset, with a willingness to go the extra mile in a fast-paced environment
- High degree of organization, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality research that drives impact
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