Research Analyst Internship (August September 2026)

We are looking for a research intern to support a medium- to long-term forecasting project on Chinas carbon market.

The intern will help track policy developments collect sector data and build a forecasting framework for carbon emissions and allowance demand through 2035 focusing on key sectors covered by Chinas national carbon market.

Key Responsibilities

• Track China carbon market policies regulatory updates and sector expansion progress
• Collect and organize data on output capacity energy consumption fuel mix and sector demand
• Support carbon emissions and allowance demand forecasting for key sectors through 2035
• Analyze sector activity levels energy intensity emission factors and decarbonisation pathways
• Build structured databases charts and model documentation
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis using Excel Python or R

Qualifications :

• Senior undergraduate or postgraduate student in energy economics environmental economics finance statistics economics power materials environmental studies or related fields
• Strong interest in Chinas carbon market energy transition and macro / industry research
• Good research data collection and analytical skills
• Proficient in Excel; Python R or SQL experience preferred
• Familiarity with energy demand forecasting carbon accounting scenario analysis or supply-demand modelling is a plus
• Knowledge of power steel cement aluminium petrochemicals or chemicals sectors preferred
• Able to read Chinese and English materials
• Detail-oriented diligent and able to work independently
• Able to commit to at least 3 days per week

Application

Please provide your academic ranking during university.

Additional Information :

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Chinas national carbon market policies;
• Experience in energy demand forecasting industry supply-demand modelling or decarbonization pathway research;
• Understanding of high-emission sectors such as power steel cement electrolytic aluminum petrochemicals and chemicals;
• Internship experience in energy consulting securities research industry research or ESG research;
• Ability to conduct automated data processing regression analysis scenario forecasting or visualization.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1