NonDuke Student/Intern,non-CO₂ Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR), Sanford School of Public Policy

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Research Assistant Non Duke Student Intern– Non-CO₂ GGR and IPCC Integration, you’ll join a collaborative research effort at the Sanford School of Public Policy, working closely with the Professor to support rigorous, policy-relevant climate governance research.

You’ll contribute to a project examining how non-CO₂ greenhouse gas removal (GGR) is represented and discussed across IPCC assessments—helping transform complex evidence into insights that inform research publications and broader policy conversations.

Be Bold.

This is hands-on research work where your organization, analytical thinking, and attention to detail will directly shape high-quality outputs—ranging from expert interview analysis to manuscript and policy brief development.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct qualitative coding of AR5 and AR6 text on non-CO₂ GGR.
• Support interview process, including scheduling, transcription, and preliminary analysis of 20–40 expert interviews.
• Assist in bibliometric analysis and citation network mapping of IPCC content.
• Contribute to preparation of two open-access manuscripts and associated policy briefs/blogs.

What You’ll Bring (Required Qualifications):

• Current undergraduate or graduate student (graduate training preferred).
• Strong qualitative research skills and data management practices.
• Experience with interview transcription and qualitative coding software (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti, or equivalent).
• Experience with bibliometric tools and/or approaches for mapping scholarly influence and citations.

What Will Help You Stand Out (Preferred):

• Familiarity with IPCC processes, climate governance, and/or international policy contexts.

Choose Duke.

This role offers meaningful exposure to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of climate policy, global governance, and evidence synthesis—ideal for students who want practical experience with qualitative methods, expert interviews, and research-to-public impact.

Time Commitment & Term

• Part- to full-time; approximately 10–40 hours/week during the project term (August 2025–August 2026).

Compensation

• $20.00/hour.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now to support research that strengthens how climate evidence is organized, interpreted, and communicated—helping inform smarter decisions in a rapidly changing world.