The Living Lab: Behavioral Research Intern
Support research at the intersection of behavioral science and climate change.
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Overview
Support research at the intersection of behavioral science and climate change.
You have:
- Students currently enrolled toward earning their bachelor's degree.
- Prior experience or coursework in environmental and/or behavioral science research.
- Completed course work in basic statistical methods, experience with R, and prior experience in handling and analyzing quantitative datasets is desirable.
- Experience with Microsoft applications.
- Writing skills.
- Enthusiasm regarding climate solutions.
- Fluency in English.
- Fluency in Spanish is desirable.
About the Program:
WRI a widely recognized leader on energy and climate issues has established The Living Lab: Behavioral Design for Equitable Climate Action (TLL) to raise the profile of behavior change as a critical climate solution. Specifically, TLL will 1) partner with local leaders and stakeholders in order to identify policies that can shift populations towards the most impactful pro-climate behaviors; 2) co-design field-based projects that inform national policy and connect to global movements; and 3) leverage partnerships to catalyze our research and accelerate adoption of policies at the subnational, national and cross-national level. TLL explores both climate and socio-economic benefits of proposed behavioral policy changes.
This position is hybrid and will require a few days per week in our Washington DC office.
What you will do:
This internship is an opportunity to work with a diverse team of individuals working to change the world. The Intern will be part of the TLL team within WRI. Responsibilities include:
- Support ongoing research efforts, including supporting editing and basic data analysis for upcoming papers on the impact of behavior change strategies.
- Support WRI staff in summarizing research findings in a WRI-published issue brief/report and developing communications products to publicize that report.
- Support WRI staff in the implementation of a water conservation project in Mexico (support will be virtual from our DC office).
- Co-lead the drafting and publication of our popular newsletter, Bite-Sized Behavioral Insights.
- Supporting research and proposal writing efforts to explore specific applications of behavioral science in key WRI technical areas like energy and transport.
- There is an opportunity for the intern to contribute to external WRI publications, Working Papers, data visualizations and popular press articles.
Internship Learning Outcomes:
- Gain understanding of climate change policy and how it relates to individual-level and systems-level behavior change.
- Support publications for different audiences.
- Gain experience in handling both quantitative and qualitative data
- Research a range of topics related to applications of behavioral science to climate change.
- Gain valuable experience supporting a large-scale, rigorous behavioral intervention.
- Access to a global team of behavioral and environmental science experts, mentorship opportunities, and a unique inside view of WRI.
What you will need:
- Students currently enrolled toward earning their bachelor's degree.
- Prior experience or coursework in environmental and/or behavioral science research.
- Completed course work in basic statistical methods, experience with R, and prior experience in handling and analyzing quantitative datasets is desirable.
- Experience with Microsoft applications.
- Writing skills.
- Enthusiasm regarding climate solutions.
- Fluency in English.
- Fluency in Spanish is desirable.
Compensation
The pay for this internship opportunity is $20/hour for undergrads; $22/hour for graduates and $24/hour for PhD students.
Length of Contract:
This is a part-time (20 hours/week), 3-month internship with a flexible start and end date.
Location:
- This is a hybrid internship that will be based out of our Washington D.C. office. You will be required to work in the Washington DC office at least 8 days a month.
- WRI will provide a laptop for the duration of your internship.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume with a cover letter by March 7, 2024. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
About Us: Founded in 1982, 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 to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia, and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
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.
Internships at WRI are learning experiences designed for current students, recent graduates, and other candidates who wish to gain knowledge about a specific area of our work. We strive to attract diverse, intellectually driven candidates who have a passion for sustainability and development. WRI provides many internship opportunities throughout the year in all our programs.
WRI is committed to advancing gender, racial, and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to work as part of a diverse team? | The interviewer wants to understand your teamwork skills and how you adapt to different perspectives. | Provide a specific example, highlighting your role and the outcome. |
| What experience do you have with data analysis and statistical methods? | This assesses your technical skills relevant to the internship. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in climate solutions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach summarizing complex research findings for a general audience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a challenging project you worked on and how you managed it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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