Job Summary
The World Resources Institute (USA) Beijing Representative Office is looking for a highly self-motivated student to serve as a research intern for projects on just transition within WRI's Sustainable Transition Center.
As a research intern, you will assist in research, data collection, analysis, and provide administrative support to the Sustainable Transition Center in China. The intern will contribute to several interdisciplinary and multi-group research projects on low-carbon and sustainable development, both in China and internationally.
The internship requires a commitment of at least three months, with a minimum of three days per week, ideally starting as soon as possible. Remote work is acceptable.
Responsibilities
1. Research (70%)
Conduct in-depth research on policies, programs, and initiatives related to just transition, climate resilience, and adaptation.
Perform comprehensive literature reviews of academic papers.
Support additional research activities as required.
2. Translation and Administrative Affairs (30%)
Assist with project communications (e.g., press releases and blogs) as requested.
Provide administrative support as needed.
Qualifications
Enrolled undergraduate (at least a Junior) or graduate student pursuing a degree in Urban Studies, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Fluent in both written and spoken English.
Available for a minimum of three months, with at least three days of availability per week.
Application
To apply, please send your resume (both in Chinese and English) and relevant work samples (previous publications or projects, if applicable) to Yidan Chen at Yidan.Chen@wri.org. Please indicate your availability. The email subject line should be: "Sustainable Transition Center - Intern Application: [Your Name]."
About WRI
World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean.
We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges, and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years and our operating budget is now $100 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of 800+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.
