Administrative Intern, Sanford School of Public Policy

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be Bold.

The Duke Center for International Development (DCID) in the Sanford School of Public Policy seeks two administrative interns with strong data science skills to assist with a project tracking private climate investments in Southeast Asia.

What You'll Do:

• The first administrative will help maintain a database related to climate investments in the region. It has been built through Large Language Models (LLM) by Duke MIDS students. Familiarity with advanced data sciences is a requirement.

• The second administrative intern will collaborate with the first intern and Principal Investigator to create material that summarizes important research findings

• The work can be conducted remotely. Bi-weekly meetings with the Research Manager will be conducted via Zoom. Strong time management and communication skills are critical. The project will pay the Sanford School rate for recent graduates ($20/hour). The time commitment is expected to be 20 hours per week.

Choose Duke.

• Work with a leading policy research center within a top-tier university
• Gain hands-on experience in applied research and policy analysis
• Flexible, primarily remote work environment
• Competitive hourly rate: $20.00/hour (Sanford School rate for recent graduates)
• Part-time commitment: 20 hours per week
• Build professional connections with experienced researchers and policy professionals

Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now by sending your CV and a brief introductory cover letter. Join us in building a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $22.84. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at:

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