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Description
~ Global Footprint Network promotes a sustainable economy by advancing the Ecological Footprint, a tool that makes sustainability measurable. ~
Together with our partners, we coordinate research, develop methodological standards, and provide decision makers with robust tools to help the human economy operate within the Earth's ecological limits.
Position Overview
Global Footprint Network is seeking interns to assist its Research team. The Research Department within Global Footprint Network strives towards the continuous improvement of the science of the Ecological Footprint and develops projects rigorously grounded in its methodology.
Recent graduates with strong quantitative, analytical or coding skills are encouraged to apply. A degree in Environmental Policy, Forestry, Environmental Science, Climatology, Computer Science, Engineering, Earth Science, Agriculture, Aquaculture, Biology, Ecology, Urban Planning, Resource Management, Geography or Business or a related field is desired. Advanced undergraduate students are also encouraged to apply.
The minimum commitment would be for 16 hours per week for 12 weeks. Hours are flexible. The office is located in Oakland near Jack London Square and is accessible to mass transit.
We are seeking interns to perform specific tasks focused on the following:
- MySQL database and scripts, and/or Matlab script calculations
- Carbon Footprint analysis
- Forest land use analysis (forestry research)
- Grazing-land use analysis (livestock sustainability)
- Fisheries analysis
- Cropland use analysis (agriculture research)
- Spatial research on land use and primary productivity (ArcGIS and data sources)
- The development of a Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model for Ecological Footprint analysis
Responsibilities
May include the following:
- Assist with a range of technical and project work
- Summarize results and research to be presented to the Research team
- Draft methods proposals
- Review literature and collaborate with other groups or researchers in the research area of special interest
- Collaborate with staff across the organization to gather information required for research projects
- Provide recommendations for improvements in methodology
Qualifications
Successful applicants will possess the following:
- Strong quantitative abilities
- Interested in sustainability, global resource issues, ecological economics, and/or resource analysis
- Strong understanding of sustainability and its current applications
- Excellent writing, research and time management skills
- Excellent computer skills, including intermediate to advanced Excel capability
- Motivated and responsible self-starter
- Experience and competency in SimaPro, VBA, ArcGIS, Matlab, MySQL, GAMS, statistical analysis software, general coding highly desirable but not required
- Statistics desired, but not required
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. Free, healthy lunches are provided daily. We are willing to work with a university to arrange academic credit.
To Apply
- Please use the email address below to send your resume and statement of career goals.
- The subject line of your email MUST include the term "Research Intern."
- No phone calls, please.