Position Summary
The World Resources Institute (WRI) Beijing office is seeking a highly self-motivated student to be research intern for China Sustainable Transition Center. The term will be at least three months, preferably six months. Onsite/online/hybrid work mode is acceptable with on-time deliverables of high quality. Interns are required to work at least 2 days a week and upon request. The intern will support carbon emission pathway analysis for the Chinese provinces and exploring the technical feasibility and action plans for achieving carbon emission peak and carbon neutrality in different industries.
Major Responsibilities
1. Research (60%)
Regularly update 1+N policies and subnational energy, economics and social policies as needed
Conduct literature review and draft report
Copyedit reports and working papers
Search for related data for carbon emission pathway analysis and analyze data by applying MS Excel
Draft summary referring to data and information
Other research activities per requests
2. Translation and other administrative affairs (40%)
Assist in the translation per request of team members
Assist in event preparation and related materials
Supply administrative support per the request of team members
Qualifications
Enrolled graduate student for degree in Environment, Economics or Public Policy related majors; undergraduate (at least Junior) students with outstanding performance are also acceptable
Familiar with climate change policies and issues is preferred
Experience of participating relevant research and project is preferred
Well in research and analysis by using models and analysis tools
Fluency in Chinese and English
Response to request in a timely manner
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Application
To apply, please send your resume (both Chinese and English) to Daiyang Zhang at daiyang.zhang@wri.org and indicate your availability. The e-mail should be entitled “Intern applicants: your name” and sent before September 30, 2024.
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.
