Research Assistant - Climate Resilience

Introduction

The Climate Action Lab is offering an internship for bachelor's, master's students, or recent graduates to join as a Research Assistant. This role focuses on conducting literature reviews and bibliometric analysis on strategies to enhance resilience in vulnerable communities and ecosystems against the impacts of climate change. It’s ideal for those interested in climate adaptation and sustainability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review literature on climate resilience and adaptation strategies.
• Perform bibliometric analysis to identify trends, key contributors, and research gaps.
• Summarise findings and highlight innovative approaches to climate adaptation.
• Prepare reports and presentations for the lab team.
• Collaborate on projects related to climate resilience and sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, master's student, or recent graduate in a relevant field (Environmental Science, Climate Studies, Sustainability).
• Interest in climate adaptation, resilience strategies, and sustainable development.
• Experience or willingness to learn literature review and bibliometric analysis methods.
• Familiarity with research databases and tools (e.g., Scopus, VOSviewer).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Skills and Knowledge You Gain

• Comprehensive understanding of climate resilience strategies.
• Experience in literature reviews and bibliometric analysis.
• Proficiency with research databases and bibliometric tools.
• Improved teamwork and communication skills in a research setting.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills essential for academic research.

Benefits

• Experience Certificate
• Academic Credits for students
• Career Guidance, Support to Study Abraod

Remote

• Flexible schedule, virtual work environment