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

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

1d•$18 - $23

About The Position

This role is for a Research Assistant – Non-CO₂ GGR and IPCC Integration at the Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University. The position involves joining a collaborative research effort, working closely with Prof. Celina Scott-Buechler, to support rigorous, policy-relevant climate governance research. The project focuses on examining how non-CO₂ greenhouse gas removal (GGR) is represented and discussed across IPCC assessments, aiming to transform complex evidence into insights for research publications and policy conversations. It is a hands-on research role where organizational skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail will contribute to high-quality outputs, including expert interview analysis, manuscript development, and policy brief creation. This role offers meaningful exposure to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of climate policy, global governance, and evidence synthesis, ideal for students seeking practical experience with qualitative methods, expert interviews, and research-to-public impact.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.