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

Research Assistant – Non-CO₂ GGR and IPCC Integration

Position located in the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, working closely with Prof. Celina Scott‑Buechler to support climate governance research.

• Conduct qualitative coding of AR5 and AR6 text on non‑CO₂ GGR.
• Support expert interview process, including scheduling, transcription and preliminary analysis of 20‑40 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.

• 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).
• Experience with bibliometric tools and/or approaches for mapping scholarly influence and citations.

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

• Part‑ or full‑time; approx. 10‑40 hours per week during project term (August 2025‑August 2026).

• $20.00/hour; salary range USD $18.00 to $22.84 per hour.

• Duke provides comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits and a range of family‑friendly, cultural and professional development programs.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, or military status.