RTI International

The Center conducts a diverse portfolio of economic analyses in the areas of international development, innovation, environmental and natural resource management, energyand climate policy, and food and agricultural policy.. Climate Change: This work will focus on research related to climate change policy and forestry and agricultural sector modeling.. The intern will be involved in reviewing recent literature, public reports, and nationally determined contributions to catalog climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies in the global land use sectors that have been pledged under the Paris Agreement or longer-term climate action strategies in different regions of the world.. Environmental and Economic Impacts of renewable energy in Developing Countries: This research will focus on supporting ongoing research related to the global impacts of renewable energy and energy policy.. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required, some knowledge of data programming languages including Stata, R, Python, and/or Tableau

summer internship

Overview RTI International seeks a prospect for the PIRE Summer Internship within the Social, Statistical, & Environmental Sciences (SSES) unit. This internship is housed within RTI's Center for Applied Economics and Strategy. The Center conducts a wide range environmental and natural resources research for clients such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Non Governmental Agencies (NGOs). The Center conducts a diverse portfolio of economic analyses in the areas of international development, innovation, environmental and natural resource management, energyand climate policy, and food and agricultural policy. The following are potential internship research focuses areas. Please indicate in your application your first (and/or second) preference of focus area. <ul> <li>Climate Smart Food and Agricultural Products: This research will focus on the development of markets for food and agricultural products produced using climate smart and other sustainability practices in the U.S., including the design of new labels and standards, and the associated changes required in the supply chain. The intern will be involved in reviewing recent literature, public reports, and websites to catalog and compare existing marketing and labeling systems in the U.S., documenting consumer willingness-to-pay in prior studies, identifying issues requiring further research, and developing a publication outlining the current state of marketing and labeling for these products and issues that will need to be addressed to encourage adoption. The intern will also contribute to other projects and proposals related to the economics of food and agriculture on topics such as food safety, food waste, marketing, trade, and local and regional food systems and supply chains. </li><li>Climate Change: This work will focus on research related to climate change policy and forestry and agricultural sector modeling. The intern will be involved in reviewing recent literature, public reports, and nationally determined contributions to catalog climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies in the global land use sectors that have been pledged under the Paris Agreement or longer-term climate action strategies in different regions of the world. </li><li>Environmental and Economic Impacts of renewable energy in Developing Countries: This research will focus on supporting ongoing research related to the global impacts of renewable energy and energy policy. The intern will contribute to public reports, gather and synthesize data to support large modelling tasks, leverage data visualization software for presentations, and support senior staff with study design. As for example, as the use of biofuels have increased globally, developing countries have been impacted through commodity price changes and the emergence of new feedstock markets. This track will teach interns to evaluate the environmental and economic outcomes of policy from an international perspective. </li></ul>Learning Objectives: <ul> <li>Build skill and understanding of approaches for conducting research for U.S. Government, NGOs and International clients. </li><li>Gain experience working in teams on fast paced contract research projects. </li></ul>Responsibilities <ul><li>Contributing to data analysis and report writing as part of a team </li><li>Conducting and drafting literature reviews </li><li>Assisting with data cleansing, analysis, and metrics tracking </li><li>Collaborating with RTI staff and other interns on assigned tasks </li><li>Communicating findings to the research team. </li></ul>RTI's Internship Program emphasizes experiential and mentored learning experiences, providing students and recent degree recipients an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and skills in a meaningful and practical way. We are committed to developing the future workforce by encouraging interns to explore various career paths in a nonprofit research institute setting that values diversity and inclusion. Through this program, interns will be exposed to RTI's open and educational culture; support RTI's mission to improve the human condition; and build upon their career goals. Additional Information This virtual paid internship will take place from June 2024 through August 2024. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week. Hours are flexible during business hours, Monday through Friday. Qualifications Required Qualifications <ul> <li>U.S. Citizenship </li><li>Must be a current undergraduate student rising to senior year in the next academic year. </li><li>Pursuing a degree in the fields of related to Economics, Environment and Ecology, Geography, Public Policy, or Sociology </li><li>Demonstrated interest in energy related research. </li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills. </li> </ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required, some knowledge of data programming languages including Stata, R, Python, and/or Tableau </li><li>Ability to work in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teams </li><li>Ability to work independently and productively virtually including reliable access to high-speed internet and quiet working space </li></ul> EEO & Pay Equity Statements As a global employer of choice, RTI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and the communities and markets where we serve our mission. We value diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws or RTI policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further information is available here. RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach and one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world. For more information, visit www.rti.org. Equal Pay Act Minimum/Range $22/hr Associated topics: .net, application, backend, java, matlab, programming, sdet, software development engineer, software engineer, sw

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