Opportunities

WE'RE HIRING!

GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCHERS (GSRs) and UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCHERS (URs) 

The California-China Climate Institute is looking to hire multiple Graduate Student Researchers (GSRs) for Fall 2023 and beyond, to support policy research in the following areas:

Appointments will require approximately 4-8 hours of work per week.

Tasks may include:

  • Conducting literature reviews and qualitative and quantitative data analysis to support specific research projects;
  • Collecting data and/or updating databases on U.S. and China climate policies;
  • Drafting academic articles, policy briefs and white papers;
  • Creating guides and handbooks on climate policy;
  • Writing short posts for the CCCI website, blogs and newsletter;
  • Organizing events, workshops and/or trainings; 
  • Attending CCCI events and taking notes;
  • Other tasks depending on the interest and expertise of the GSR.

Eligible students may opt to receive either 1 research credit for every 4 hours/week (i.e., LAW297), or salary. 

Strong analytical and writing skills are required. Prior experience or coursework in environmental or climate policy, an interest in U.S.-China relations, is strongly preferred. Mandarin speakers are encouraged to apply.

For further information or to apply please contact Jessica Gordon at jagordon[at]berkeley.edu Applications should include a resume, short writing sample, and a cover letter. Applications are accepted on rolling basis.

Types of Opportunities with CCCI

California-China Climate Institute (CCCI) offers various opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, visiting scholars and professionals to engage in our work accelerating climate solutions in California and China. Opportunities address a range of research and policy areas, and different levels of commitment. Below is a summary of some of the types of positions possible. Opportunities will be posted here as they become available.

Graduate Student Researcher (GSR). GSR appointments are for graduate student researchers working towards a PhD, Master’s degree or Law degree at UC Berkeley, with an interest in CCCI research projects. GSR positions can focus on a specific research or policy project and other tasks as they arise. Graduate students can work for UC Berkeley course credit or stipend.

Undergraduate Researcher (UR). Undergraduate Researcher positions are for undergraduate students at UC Berkeley working on a project under the supervision of a faculty or a staff member. This could be for research or policy projects or specials projects in communication, marketing, or event support. Positions can be taken for course credit or work-study.

Volunteers. CCCI offers volunteer opportunities for students and/or professionals outside of the GSR or UR, who are interested in CCCI and willing to participate in the communications or administrative aspects or other projects at the Institute. Volunteers are unpaid positions and course credit is not provided.

Visiting Scholars. Visiting scholars are temporary appointments for individuals with doctoral degrees earned at least five years prior to the time of the applicant’s proposed appointment start date, and who want to advance their research on topics related to CCCI’s research portfolio. Visiting Scholars must have their own source of funding for the duration of their stay with CCCI, and must be in-residence in Berkeley, CA. Visting Scholars appointments range between 2 and 12 months. Learn more about the Visiting Scholars program at Berkeley Law and its requirements here. Request for an application form. 

Affiliated Researchers. Affiliated researchers are scholars or technical experts who work with CCCI as co-leaders on specific research and/or policy projects. Research affiliates are employees of other institutions but work collaboratively with CCCI faculty affiliates or staff members on a temporary basis ranging from six months to one year. Compensation is provided for affiliated researchers.

We welcome questions and expressions of interest. Contact us at (ccci@berkeley.edu).