The Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI) in College Park MD seeks a full-time research assistant to work in our interdisciplinary climate change research group. JGCRI is a world leader in climate change and policy analysis using integrated assessment models. In collaboration with JGCRI staff, the researcher in this position will take a lead role in the implementation of improved analysis capacity for renewable energy and energy efficiency within our integrated modeling framework (socio-economics, energy system, carbon-cycle, land-use, and climate). The initial project will focus on spatial analysis of renewable energy resources and implementation of improved representations of renewable energy technologies. Other tasks will include economic analysis, development of new model data sets, use of the integrated model, analysis of model results, and writing papers and reports. This position is ideal for candidates with an interest in applying science results to policy-oriented questions. Background in earth sciences or energy technology/economic analysis required. Some computer modeling experience and/or GIS analysis experience helpful. While programming is not the primary responsibility of this position, some programming experience is necessary, with experience in object-oriented languages such as C++ or Java helpful. Good written and oral communication skills and ability to work in a team environment necessary. Available for recent Masters degree recipients (within the past 2 years). Position will be a term limited full-time employee. Competitive salary and benefits.

The Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI) has an opening for a graduate or undergraduate student to work with our climate change impacts and adaptation group. This internship will examine the potential impacts of climate change on agricultural production and soils in the United States by applying projections of global climate change to an agro-ecosystem simulation model. Qualified applicants will have a background in natural resources, environmental sciences, geography or a related field. The intern will participate in the design of the study and learn to apply simulation modeling to examine environmental problems. This internship requires strong research and writing ability as well as database management experience. Strong computer skills are required and experience with computer programming, statistical software or GIS considered a plus.

March 2005

Undergraduate Computer Science Internship
Status: Position has been filled

The Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI) seeks a computer science major who is interested in working with our economics and climate change modeling and analysis team. This fellowship is ideal for undergraduate students with an interest in the design and development of graphical user interfaces and data management tools in Java. The initial project for this internship will be the further development of our XML data interface and manipulation tools. This internship will require computer programming experience, object design skills and good personal interaction skills. Experience with XML is helpful, but is not necessary.

Undergraduate Computer Science Internship
Status: Position has been filled

The Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI) seeks a computer science major who is interested in working with our economics and climate change modeling and analysis team. This internship is ideal for an undergraduate student with an interest in physical or environmental sciences The initial project for this internship will be the design and implementation of a set of tools in JAVA to manipulate spatial data relating to land-use and the global carbon cycle. This internship will require computer programming experience, excellent object design skills and good personal interaction skills. Additional background in physical science or numerical data processing would also be helpful, but is not necessary.

Undergraduate Global Change Internship
Status: Position has been filled

The Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI) has an internship opportunity for a student to work with our economics and climate change modeling and analysis team. This internship involves using our integrated assessment model to access the value of technology options. The intern will learn to use our modeling framework and will need to analyze model output data. This internship requires research skills, writing skills, and good personal interaction skills. Background in economics, engineering, or other physical science (e.g., physics) is necessary.

Undergraduate Global Change Internship
Status: Position has been filled

The Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI) has an internship opportunity for a student to work with our economics and climate change modeling and analysis team. This internship involves reviewing literature, analyzing data, and constructing data sets for use in our modeling framework. This educational opportunity requires research skills, writing skills, and good personal interaction skills. Background in economics, engineering, environmental science, or physical science is necessary.

Graduate Global Change Graduate Research Assistantship
Status: Position has been filled

The Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI) and the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) have a research assistantship available for a student to work with our research team to develop and implement a flexible global carbon-cycle model that will be part of an integrated assessment modeling framework. The research assistant would be expected to take a lead role in model design (starting with a review of existing models) and the associated research as well as co-author journal papers. This NASA-funded, multi-year project is ideal for an earth-science/geography graduate student interested in the carbon cycle, land-use, and policy applications. Good communication skills, earth science/geography background, along with some programming experience required

Undergraduate Graduate Global Change GIS Internship
Status: Position has been filled

The Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI) has an internship opportunity for a student to conduct GIS research on wind and solar resources with our economics and climate change modeling and analysis team. This internship is ideal for either an advanced undergraduate or begining graduate student with an interest in physical or environmental sciences. This educational opportunity requires experience with GIS software, general research skills, and good personal interaction skills. Additional background in physical science would be helpful, but is not necessary.

September 2004

Web Design Fellowship
Status: Position has been filled

The Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI), a world leader in climate change research, seeks an undergraduate student to help with designing, developing and maintaining our web page. Our goal is to enhance the JGCRI web presence and thereby improve communication of our activities and findings via the web. The fellow will help to design and create a framework for new content material for the web site and dynamically integrate content across separate project web sites. Experience in web design and with databases, ability to work independently, and strong English language and personal interaction skills required. Experience with perl, html and an interest in research, science or environmental issues a plus.