NonDuke/Student Intern, World Food Policy Center, Sanford School of Public Policy

Duke University • Durham, NC

408d • $20,800 - $41,579

About The Position

The World Food Policy Center (WFPC) at Duke University is seeking a graduate research assistant (GRA) to assist with literature reviews and landscape analysis focused on alternative proteins and cellular agriculture. This position is ideal for graduate students interested in sustainable food systems and will involve summarizing scholarly literature or conducting stakeholder analysis. The role is expected to last for the remainder of the academic year and is part of a larger five-year project.

Requirements

• Graduate student status with a focus on food systems or related fields.
• Experience in summarizing scholarly literature or conducting landscape analysis.
• Strong time management and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in sustainable food systems.
• Availability for the remainder of the academic year (until May 2025).

Responsibilities

• Assist with literature reviews related to alternative proteins.
• Conduct landscape analysis of relevant stakeholders and industry trends.
• Summarize scholarly literature with structured outputs for academic use.
• Participate in weekly meetings with WFPC research staff via Zoom or in person.

Benefits

• Hourly pay at the Sanford School rate ($16.75/hour).
• Flexible work hours (10-19.99 hours per week).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees