世界资源研究所招聘 | Research Intern, Sustainable Transition Center
Job Summary
The World Resources Institute (USA) Beijing Representative Office is looking for a highly self-motivated student to be research intern for research projects on sustainable transportation policies in WRI’s Sustainable Transition Center.
As a research intern, you will help provide research, data analysis, modeling, and outreach support to the Sustainable Transition Center in China and Global offices, focusing on sustainable mobility, low-carbon and energy efficiency solutions. The intern will support several interdisciplinary and multi-group research projects on electric mobility and sustainable transportation policies in China, Vietnam and internationally. The term will be at least three months, with a minimum of 3 days per week.
Responsibilities
1. Research(80%)
Conduct literature reviews of academic papers.
Conduct policy review and research on transport decarbonization roadmaps, policies, and analytical methodologies.
Conduct data collection, data cleaning and processing.
Support other research activities per request.
2. Translation and other administrative affairs (20%)
Assist in the project communication (press releases and blogs) per request.
Provide administrative support per the request.
Qualifications
Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student towards a degree in Transportation, Civil Engineering, Environment, or related majors.
Experiences with urban mobility is a must.
Response to request in a timely manner.
Be available for three months, with a minimum of 3 days per week.
Flexibility to work in WRI’s Beijing office or remotely.
Application
To apply, please send your resume (both Chinese and English) to Ke Chen at Ke.Chen@wri.org and indicate your availability. The e-mail should be entitled “Internship 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.