Research Data Analyst Intern
Boundless Impact Research & Analytics | Fall 2022 Internship
Research/Data Analyst Intern - Fall 2022
Boundless is looking for interns to support the research team by conducting in-depth research in support of climate impact assessments for emerging clean technologies and industries. This is an opportunity to learn about our unique approach to climate impact analysis and gain exposure to some of the most exciting new technologies including, but not limited to Energy, Transportation, Food & Ag, New Materials, Waste to Value, and Water.
Interns can work flexibly between 15-20 hours per week remotely, receiving direction and guidance from a Senior Research Analyst. This is an unpaid internship running from mid-September through mid-December, 2022 (depending on availability).
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed literature research, using various information and data sources, to characterize the environmental impact of specific technology areas
- Assist in creating databases to catalog, update and retrieve industry data
Qualifications
- Current undergraduate or graduate with a science or engineering background, and an interest in research, impact measurement and sustainability
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills
- Able to diligently review several types of data sources and select appropriate information from them.
- Competence in modeling and analysis in Excel
- Attention to detail and transparency (e.g., documenting assumptions and references)
- Strong intuition for the functional unit for various technology areas (e.g.,liters of potable water, lumens of light)
- Ability to be an effective member of project teams
- Positive attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, proactivity, and strong attention to detail