Low Carbon/Energy Efficiency Research Assistant (Internship)

Location: Beijing

We offer the following 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 work with world-class experts in the low carbon and energy efficiency
areas

You will learn to think critically, and adapt your work to meet different
client requirements

You will have the opportunity to participate in key discussions and events with
corporate, academic and government stakeholders

You will be exposed to an international working environment and use English as
daily working language

You will require the following 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

About the Carbon Trust

Created in 2001 to accelerate the UK's transition to a low carbon economy, we have developed into a global leader in low carbon issues and strategies, carbon
footprinting and low carbon technology development and deployment. So far, our
work has saved our clients USD 6 billion in energy costs and cut our customers'
carbon emissions by 38 million tons.

The Carbon Trust helped create the world's first product lifecycle carbon footprinting methodology with the PAS2050, has advised 75% of the FTSE100 companies on energy efficiency and emission reduction strategies, and 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 and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, examining the applicability of low carbon standards for products and companies in China, as well as other projects involving the transfer of UK know-how in energy efficiency and emission reduction to China.

The UK has some of the world's most advanced climate change legislation, with the Climate Change Act 2008 (the world's first long-term legally binding framework to tackle the dangers of climate change) and Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting (for companies listed on the main board of the London Stock Exchange, starting in April 2013).

Practical aspects

Period: to February 28, 2014, for a minimum of 3 months, and the equivalent of at least 3 days per week.

The internship itself is NOT remunerated, however we pay for 1 meal per day, and all expenses, incl 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 Xizhimen or Guomao is required during normal working hours Monday to Friday, but arrangements to work from home are possible.

How to apply

Please send cover letter and resume to china (at) carbontrust (dot) com.

Closing Date: 31 May 2013