Hydrogen Science Intern

Overview

Put your passion and skills to work for the planet. Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time, and we need people like you to help us build a vital Earth — for everyone.

We’re Environmental Defense Fund, a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 1,000 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.

Our culture, values and commitment to diversity make EDF an exciting and meaningful place to work. Every job here makes a difference. Won’t you join us?

Responsibilities

Program/Department Overview

The Office of Chief Scientist (OCS) is the nexus of science at EDF, ensuring that the scientific backbone for all EDF policy positions is based on the best available information. To be effective in this role, OCS works with staff from across EDF and provides programmatic support for all EDF scientists as well as fosters relationships with scientists in academia, government and industry. Resided in OCS, the Climate Science Team plays a central role in advancing policy-relevant science and making sure all climate-related initiatives and communications across EDF are based on the best available science.

Overall Function

The Intern will greatly improve EDF’s capacity to grasp the hydrogen research landscape and projects in East Asia and identify knowledge gaps, providing valuable information to shape our research and communications strategy in East Asia. This includes summarizing peer-reviewed literature, reports, and white papers and translate them for technical and non-technical audiences. The intern will focus on the literature that addresses the climate impact/benefit of clean hydrogen to replace fossil fuel in various economic sectors, and their feasibility, within the East Asia context. The Intern will report to a Scientist in OCS.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Perform literature reviews and find, collect and analyze scientific information, with a focus on hydrogen as a decarbonization strategy in the East Asia context.
• Participate in shaping EDF’s communications, advocacy, and outreach to policy makers, the public, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate research products across programs and levels of expertise as needed.
• Participate in advancing EDF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or a recent graduate from a University degree program.
• Coursework or experience with hydrogen applications (such as fuel cells), life cycle analysis, and/or broad climate and clean energy solutions.
• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of a relevant technical or scientific field.
• Demonstrated skill in finding and synthesizing scientific research.
• Strong computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office and Internet research.
• Intellectual agility and comfort with working across disciplines and learning new skills.
• Understand scientific papers written in an East Asian language, such as Mandarin, Korean, or Japanese is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be well organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team setting and have the ability to work independently when projects are due.
• Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills.

Location

Hybrid out of Austin, TX or US-remote

Term

12 weeks (June-August)

Hours

Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Compensation

This internship would involve compensation for work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits at $17-$22/hr, depending on candidate education background.

Application Materials

Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application.

Pay Ranges

We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.

The pay range for this role is shown below.

Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.

Minimum Salary

USD $17.00/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $22.00/Hr.

EEO Information

Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.