Research Assistant (Internship) | The Carbon Trust

The Carbon Trust created the world’s first product lifecycle carbon footprinting methodology with the PAS2050, and through Carbon Trust Investments Limited, the Carbon Trust has made early stage venture capital and seed investments in clean energy businesses in the UK.

Its work in China includes work for the British Embassy’s Strategic Prosperity Fund, under the auspices of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, focusing on the scoping study for a China Low Carbon Programme, , as well as other projects involving the transfer of UK know-how in energy efficiency and emission reduction to China, such as market-oriented energy efficiency mechanisms for key energy-Intensive enterprises, product carbon footprint labelling scheme in Zhongshan, and the Cross Border Low Carbon Labelling Scheme in Guangdong and HongKong

Overview

Location: Beijing
Industry: Energy and Utilities
Employer: The Carbon Trust

Job Description

Internship for a Low Carbon/Energy Efficiency Research Assistant

Scope of Work:

Assist research on policy, technologies, market development of Low Carbon/Energy Efficiency development in China and other countries in Asia
Translate Chinese or English documents and presentations
Participate in project meetings, prepare for meeting materials and take notes
Provide administrative assistance as necessary

Learning opportunities:

You will gain overall understanding of the low carbon and energy efficiency market in China and/or in other countries in Asia
You will learn to think critically, and adapt the content to meet different client requirements
You will have the opportunity to participate in key discussions and events with corporate, academic and government stakeholders, as they occur
You will be exposed to an international working environment and use English as daily working language

Qualifications & skills:

4th year of bachelor’s degree or above in environmental engineering, environmental science, engineering, economics, or related fields
Native Chinese speaker, working knowledge of English
Excellent research capabilities including desktop information gathering, literature review, interviews, data analysis, and report writing
Excellent quantitative skills.
Advanced computer literacy including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
A flexible schedule and excellent time management skills which allow delivering certain assignments under tight deadlines, while at other times having more time off
You require a laptop or PC at home
You require to commit to the internship at least three days per week for at least three months

Practical aspects

The internship itself is NOT remunerated, however we pay for 1 meal per day, and all expenses, including local travel if and when required.
Once the internship completed, you will receive a certificate stating your responsibilities and contribution to fulfilling the Carbon Trust’s mission in China.
Your presence in our office in Jianguomen is required during normal working hours, but arrangements to work from home are possible.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume in English to china@carbontrust.com