Research Internship, 100 %

Research Intern

Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
Start date: 15 January 2027 or by arrangement
Duration: 12 months
Paid position
 

This role is a unique opportunity to work on research projects in the areas of climate change and insurance. Working under the supervision of the Director of Climate Change & Environment, you will be a key contributor to research projects, events, and other activities. 

You should expect a dynamic environment and be able to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and autonomy in your daily work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform desk research on relevant topics, develop cohesive reference list with synthesis and contribute to the drafting of Climate Change and Environment research projects/initiatives:
• Enabling long-term climate ready communities (green and climate resilient built environment (spanning residential commercial and industrial buildings and critical infrastructure systems and operations)
• Initiative on resiliency of energy systems and infrastructure, in collaboration with the International Energy Agency.
• Support the implementation of, participate in and summarise discussions of multi-stakeholder roundtables, workshops and interviews and analyse the outcomes
• Conduct empirical analyses based on publicly available datasets
• Design graphs and prepare presentations
• Support with the outreach of CCE Research reports involving supporting developments of webinars, roundtables and other outreach tools

• Support the director in coordinating the activities of the Climate Change and Environment Working Group, project advisory committees and other external stakeholders’ platforms, and maintenance of the programme databases
• Support the planning of 2027 Climate Change and Environment Conference, webinars and other events
• Other activities as relevant

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Close to completing a university degree or a recent graduate, preferably at postgraduate level, in civil or environmental engineering, energy or infrastructure systems, urban planning/built environment, and linkage to public policy, economics, finance or risk management, with a demonstrated interest in climate resilience and decarbonisation.
• Knowledge of – or strong interest in – global developments related to climate-resilient and low-carbon buildings, communities and infrastructure systems. Knowledge of physical climate risk, energy-system resilience, or built-environment value chains is an advantage.
• Ability to take a systems perspective, connecting technical, policy, economic, financial and risk-management considerations.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with attention to detail while maintaining sight of the broader strategic context.
•  Strong interest in learning about the role of insurance and reinsurance in climate resilience, infrastructure and the energy transition.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with a proactive and autonomous working style.

COMPENSATION AND TERMS

• CHF 4,000 per month
• Valid Swiss work permit required 

Interested candidates should send their CV and an accompanying covering letter to applications@genevaassociation.org. 

We look forward to hearing from you!