summer internships
Research opportunities with faculty members, as well as with non-profit organizations, are listed below. See application instructions and a link to the Student Activities Funding Engine (SAFE). Applications open on November 22, 2021. Eligible students in good academic and judicial standing may apply for up to two Andlinger Center summer internship opportunities.
The final deadline for submitting applications is January 10, 2022. If selected, students receive a stipend of $600/week, plus a research-related or travel-related award if applicable. Internships begin on or after May 23, 2022, last 8-12 weeks, and end no later than August 19, 2022.
Please note: At this time, it is anticipated that internships will take place in person. However, internship opportunities may be subject to change, i.e. converted to remote or cancelled, based upon University Covid-19 guidelines for travel and on-campus operations.
Students on a leave of absence for the 2021-22 academic year are not eligible to apply for Andlinger Center Summer 2022 Internships.
Faculty offerings
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The student will conduct research in synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, microbiology and/or fermentation technology to develop yeast and/or bacterial strain for the production of advanced biofuel and valuable chemicals from renewable sources. Background desired: General lab skills. (Duration 8-12 weeks, between May 30 – August 12)
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Develop machine learning platform and database for data-driven power magnetics modeling. Background desired: basic physics background and knowledge about machine learning. (Duration 12 weeks, start and end dates tbd)
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Researchers will study the materials properties of new polyolefins (plastics) that are designed to be chemically recyclable or are prepared from bio-derived sources. The project will involve synthesis of metal catalysts, application to the preparation of new polymers then ultimately characterization of their physical properties and ability to undergo chemical recycling. Students interest in a multidisciplinary approach to plastic remediation are encouraged. Background desired: Introductory chemistry; one semester organic chemistry preferred but not required. (Duration 10 weeks, June 6-August 12)
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Caldicellulosiruptor species are the most thermophilic lignocellulose-degrading bacteria identified to date, with optimal growth temperatures between 70-78°C. Over the past 15 years, significant effort has gone into understanding the cellulolytic lifestyle and metabolism of Caldicellulosiruptor species with an eye toward using engineered strains for the production of biofuels and biochemicals from lignocellulosic feedstocks. This project will work to advance genetic tools in Caldicellulosiruptor species to enable more rapid genetic manipulation of this emerging metabolic engineering host. These genetic tools will be used to manipulate biomass degradation enzymes and processes for more effective degradation of lignocellulosic biomass substrates. Background desired: General molecular biology lab skills helpful, but not required. (Duration 10-12 weeks, May-August flexible)
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Aspirations to transition the US economy to net-zero emissions by 2050 are subject to a variety of execution risks and impacts of a changing climate. We are seeking two interns to assess and compare the vulnerability of different net-zero pathways to various execution transition and climate impact risks, using a structured risk assessment framework consistent with ISO:31000. The objective of the work is to identify net-zero pathways which are more resilient.
Possible transition risks include the inability to deploy zero-carbon infrastructure at the required pace and scale due to: constraints related to capital mobilization, supply chains, siting, and permitting; community opposition due to perceived or potential impacts on consumption patterns, income/wealth, landscapes, and other aspects of their way of life; and resistance from incumbent firms and labor groups due to threats to current business models and employment opportunities (e.g., fossil fuels).
Future energy systems and infrastructure may also be vulnerable to risks associated with future changes in climate including extreme weather events (storms, flooding, droughts, etc.), increased warming, and sea level rise, leading to reduced reliability or performance. Background desired: All disciplines considered but engineering and physical sciences preferred. (Duration 10 weeks, June 6-August 12)
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Li metal all solid state batteries have the opportunity to increase the energy density of lithium ion batteries by 2X making them applicable to long-range electric vehicles. Despite their promise it is unclear how operating strategies of solid state batteries will differ from conventional batteries and how cells can be manufactured. This research project will examine the role pressure influence battery performance. Background desired: Willingness to examine research areas at the intersection of engineering and chemistry. (Duration 10-12 weeks, May-August tbd)
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This project is to develop and test new ferroelectric plasma catalysts to synthesize ammonia more efficiently with low carbon emissions in a non-equilibrium plasma reactor. The project involves catalyst design, flame synthesis, and plasma aided non-equilibrium ammonia synthesis using ferroelectric plasma catalysts. The work will be conducted in collaboration with a graduate student. Background desired: Lab safety training and thermodynamics. (Duration 10 weeks, June-August tbd)
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The Andlinger Center’s Energy Systems Analysis Group is exploring the prospective spatial and temporal evolution of CO2 capture and storage (CCS) “hubs” in the U.S. Hubs include existing and planned CO2 emitting facilities in the petrochemical, power and industrial sectors, as well as future facilities converting biomass feedstocks into hydrogen, electricity or other clean energy carriers. A deeper understanding of potential performance, benefits, costs and challenges associated with such hubs will help inform policy and investment decision-making that can accelerate the deployment of CCS, which will be essential in the effort to fully decarbonize the economy. The Louisiana Gulf Coast regions has been selected for a case-study for which methodological and modeling tools are being developed to help understand prospective technology and infrastructure costs and performance. Working on a daily basis with ESAG post-doctoral fellows, the intern will assist with analysis and visualization of results. Background desired: Engineering or science major with coding skills (R, python, or other). Geographic information system experience also would be useful. (Duration 10 weeks, May-July flexible)
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New Jersey Transit (NJT) plans to commission the building of a power plant/mini-grid to provide electricity for its operations, especially in the case of an extended outage of the main grid, as occurred with Superstorm Sandy. NJT has committed to decarbonize by 2050 whatever system it builds, to align with the NJ government’s goal of the state running on 100% clean energy by 2050.
The Energy Systems Analysis Group (ESAG) is developing a framework to assess and evaluate options to invest in technologies that will underpin NJT’s path to a carbon-neutral electricity supply. The framework is based on the theory of real option analysis (ROA). This ‘option approach’ is based on American financial call options: an investor has the choice to invest today or to postpone investing. The choice of whether to invest or to hold the option is driven by the assessed value of the option and the NPV of the investment. NJT, as an investor, has managerial flexibility to choose the timing of their investments in new technologies. If the value of a technology option exceeds the expected returns to be gained in exercising the option, investments will be postponed, and vice versa.
By understanding investment options in different technologies and associated investment decisions, a framework can developed for evaluating policies aimed at accelerating investments, and to evaluate how much should be invested, for example in research and development, to keep alternative options alive.
The intern will assist in modelling technologies and technology combinations in the assessment framework. Results of the assessment will be translated into tables and graphs. The intern may also contribute to the analysis of different investment options and in the formulation of technology-specific conclusions. The intern will learn ways of thinking and tools for analysis at the intersection between the evaluation of technology solutions to reduce carbon emissions and the economic analysis of investments in these technologies. Background desired: Science, engineering, or economics major. Experience with mathematica and/or matlab highly preferred. Computer programming skill (e.g., R or Python) beneficial. (Duration 10 weeks, May-July flexible)
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Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a proven renewable energy technology with the potential capability of providing the base-load power required to complement intermittent solar and wind power. OTEC functions like a typical heat engine, with the innovation being that the heating of the working fluid– typically pressurized ammonia– is provided by warm tropical ocean surface waters while cold waters from below the deep ocean act as the coolant. At scale, OTEC plants are imagined to be floating barges with near-surface intakes of warm water and cold water intake pipes extending down into the abyss– their only byproduct being the lukewarm discharge of seawater, a mixture of the two input water masses. Since OTEC is fueled by these naturally occurring thermal ocean gradients, a logical question is whether sufficiently large OTEC deployments, acting as a non-local analog of natural ocean mixing processes, could deplete this resource or otherwise result in their own climate change impacts.
The goal of this project is to develop a software module (“parameterization”) for OTEC in the GFDL climate model and to investigate the impacts of realistic OTEC production levels on ocean climate, as well as potential feedbacks back onto OTEC. The potential candidate will work with the project mentors to: a) learn about climate modeling and an emerging ocean renewable energy technology, b) develop and test software for piping and mixing water in a climate model, c) use climate model output to analyze and visualize societally-relevant climate impacts, such as changes in oceanic heat storage, large-scale ocean currents, and sea level rise.
Background desired: Potential candidates should have an interest in oceanography, environmental science, engineering, physics, and/or computer science. Experience in computer programming (for example using Python, MATLAB, or Fortran) will be very helpful. (Duration 9 weeks, June 13 –August 12).
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In addition to carbon dioxide and water vapor, the combustion of hydrocarbon fuels emits other chemical substances in lower concentrations. While some of these substances are benign, many are harmful to the environment and our health and are tightly regulated by international governments. These pollutants are extremely challenging to model computationally due to the complexity of the chemistry governing their evolution, and this challenge is compounded with the emergence of a diverse range of new sustainable fuels. The goal of this project will be to develop new chemistry model reduction strategies for combustion pollutants to reduce the complexity of the chemistry and new approaches for quantifying the uncertainty in this model reduction. Both model reduction and uncertainty quantification will be aided using algorithms from the machine learning community. Background desired: Chemistry, thermodynamics, linear algebra, and programming. (Duration 8 weeks, June 6-July 29)
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Organic semiconducting (OSC) materials are desirable for their electrical and optical tunability, flexibility, and low-cost fabrication in thin film devices. Already these materials have found commercial success in the form of organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) but other applications, such as organic solar cells, require more research. Currently, most organic devices are currently made with highly disordered, amorphous films despite known OSCs with the ability to crystallize. Generally, crystallized materials have higher conductance than their amorphous counterparts, increasing the carrier mobility and efficiency of the device. Our research group has identified five OSCs that can crystallize into large area domains with the potential to be used in thin film devices. Our goal is to fabricate these OSCs into crystalline and amorphous thin films and compare their conductivity in an effort to determine the ideal materials and conditions for fabricating organic thin film devices. Background desired: Having taken a class in electricity/magnetism or electronic devices is helpful but not required. (Duration 10 weeks, June 13-August 19 flexible)
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Strategies for capture of anthropogenic CO2 are needed to meet net-zero (or net-negative) emission goals. Solid sorbents are attractive CO22
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The projected massively increased use of renewables such as wind and solar for electricity production will inject massive uncertainty into the grid due to their intermittency. Hitherto, this stochasticity has largely been absorbed by assuming accuracy of production forecasts, resulting in operation of a deterministic system. This internship, building off a successful Andlinger internship last summer, is part of a larger effort in ORFE to bring risk mitigation and quantification tools of statistics, probability and optimization to stabilize future electric grids: orfeus.princeton.edu. Background desired: ORF 245, ORF 309, programming ability (Python, Matlab, R). (Duration 10 weeks, June-August flexible)
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Motivated by Princeton’s Net Zero America project and Rapid Switch initiative, this project will explore how networks of stakeholders come together to form coalitions that aim to drive a net-zero energy transition. This research seeks to understand what stakeholders lead and push coalitions forward, and what tensions and tradeoffs influence buy-in from diverse groups of stakeholders (including private companies, local political groups, labor organizations, religious groups, NGOs, etc.). Specific research questions include: 1) What types of narratives do these coalitions form around a clean energy transition in relation to economic revitalization, labor organization, and notions of procedural and distributional justice? 2) How are these narratives perceived by the communities that will be directly impacted by job loss and land use change? And 3) How do community members and other stakeholders envision a ‘just transition’?
To answer these questions, we plan to conduct case studies across the Appalachian region in the Eastern US, focusing on communities in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Known for its economic dependence on coal and political hesitancy to embrace a renewable energy transition, Appalachia faces extreme economic shifts and land use changes. These shifts, in the form of job loss and community change, will continue to profoundly impact resident livelihoods. This project will engage with communities on the ground, collecting qualitative data through interviews with key stakeholders and focus groups with community members to better understand the makeup and dominant narratives of net-zero coalitions, and how they are perceived by community members.
The intern will have the opportunity to conduct fieldwork, including helping to organize and run interview and focus group sessions. In adherence with evolving university COVID-19 travel policies, these research efforts will likely take place both in-person and virtually. The intern will also assist in the transcription and analysis of qualitative data from interviews/focus groups. There will be opportunities to explore self-defined research questions in consultation with the postdoctoral supervisor. Background desired: Interest and knowledge in the social dimensions of a net-zero energy transition and socio-environmental justice. Qualitative data analysis experience is a plus but is not required (though willingness to learn is a must!). By nature, exploratory qualitative research is constantly shifting and evolving as it progresses, so flexibility, open-mindedness, and empathetic curiosity are the most important prerequisites. (Duration 10 weeks, May 25-August 3)
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Prof. White’s research group is focused on developing new sustainable concrete by understanding and optimizing the sub-micron processes (i.e., reactions) occurring in conventional and alternative cements. This undergraduate research project will complement one of the ongoing projects being undertaken in the group, and will include working in a wet lab with graduate students to synthesize materials together with learning and using various experimental characterization equipment, such as X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. Background desired: An interest in materials science. (Duration at least 8 weeks, starting June 13)
Non-profit organizations
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How can energy and climate policy be designed and framed to maximize support? Would the answer differ between citizens and policymakers? The ACEEE Behavior and Human Dimensions Program conducts research on energy efficiency from a behavioral perspective and will be examining these questions through a combination of research and experimentation. The intern will be asked to conduct background literature reviews and research to prepare the launch of a study on the topic of energy and climate policy support. The intern will assist with this project and others conducted by the Behavior and Human Dimensions program. Experience, skills or knowledge in psychology or behavioral science are preferred but not required. A keen interest in learning, a strong work ethic, and an interest in the topic area is important. As a part of the program, the intern will learn and strengthen their research skills. ACEEE will publish this study in 2023 with the goal of informing policy makers how to craft and message energy policy.
Background Desired: Experience, skills or knowledge in psychology or behavioral science are preferred but not required. A keen interest in learning, a strong work ethic, and an interest in the topic area is important. As a part of the program, the intern will learn and strengthen their research skills.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Duration: 12 weeks, start and end dates tbd
Application Materials: include resume and statement of why intern is interested in the position
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EDF offers internships and fellowships for students and recent graduates in a variety of programs and departments throughout the organization. The ultimate goal of our internship and fellowship program is to provide high-quality experiences (including relevant projects and opportunities for networking) that form the foundation for any individual who is serious about pursuing an environmental career.
Program/Department Overview
With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches.
About EDF+Business: We believe companies, communities and the environment can thrive in unison – and we’re making it happen by forging unexpected partnerships that catalyze environmental leadership and collaboration across companies and supply chains. We combine cutting-edge science, economic expertise and unexpected partnerships to help high-impact companies – including BP, Legal & General Investment Management, Lyft and Sephora – transform business as usual.
Overall Function
Sitting within EDF+Business and reporting to the Senior Manager of the Investor Influence team, the Energy Transition Analytics Intern will play a central role conducting research and analysis on the energy sector and emerging energy transition topics to inform communications aimed at investors and financial institutions.
You will be a key team player in developing thought leadership for EDF’s new investor insights platform, which intends to equip the financial community with the independent analysis and tools needed to manage climate risk, assess opportunities, and accelerate urgent action in the sectors that matter most.
Key Responsibilities
As a member of the EDF+Business Investor Influence team, the position’s responsibilities will include:
- Compiling data and performing timely in-house analysis on one or more carbon-intensive sectors and emerging energy topics, which could include zero emission trucking, shipping, aviation, hydrogen or petrochemicals.
- Leveraging analysis to develop actionable insights and recommendations that investors can use in evaluating and engaging with companies in these sectors.
- Translating complex, technical subject matter into language that resonates with and helps drive desired behavior by investor audiences.
- Authoring thought leadership such as blogs, digital/social media, reporter memos, infographics, etc. to present findings.
- Contributing to an internal knowledge hub to house the growing body of analytical work related to EDF’s energy transition work.
- Share research findings with the team through organized, visually appealing presentations.
Qualifications
- Must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior at Princeton University.
- Demonstrated interest and background in energy technology, policy or finance.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be well-organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
- Demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Location: U.S. Remote
Duration: 10-12 weeks, Full-time, 35 hours per week
Compensation: If selected, students will be funded via a stipend from the Andlinger Center for Energy and Environment at Princeton University. Students must apply for funding through the Student Activities Funding Engine (SAFE).
Application Materials: Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to their application in SAFE.
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EDF offers internships and fellowships for students and recent graduates in a variety of programs and departments throughout the organization. The ultimate goal of our internship and fellowship program is to provide high-quality experiences (including relevant projects and opportunities for networking) that form the foundation for any individual who is serious about pursuing an environmental career.
Program/Department Overview
The goal of the EDF’s Energy Decarbonization Strategy is to bend the curve on greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas production and use by 2030, while meeting the world’s energy needs cleanly and equitably. We are achieving this through a defined set of objectives targeted at 1) reducing emissions from oil and gas production, delivery, and use, and 2) reducing demand for oil and gas in power generation, transportation, buildings, and industry. To achieve our goal, we seek reforms in law, regulation, and/or business practice through a set of strategic corporate partnerships, direct engagement with policymakers, and mobilizing investor and public sentiment in favor of change. In achieving our objectives, we facilitate cutting-edge science, technical innovation, and rigorous economic and financial analysis to develop durable solutions.
To facilitate a transition within the transportation sector, EDF is working on solutions for deployment of medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses by working with major fleet operators, manufacturers, electric utilities, and other key stakeholders to establish new business, finance and regulatory models. These solutions will reduce local air and climate pollution by bringing down the cost of vehicle ownership, facilitating the deployment of critical charging infrastructure, and encouraging the use of managed charging to encourage expansion and use of clean energy. As part of that, participation in state and federal venues to shape regulatory and policy outcomes, and socialization of relevant research is critical.
Summer Interns in EDF’s Energy Decarbonization effort provide essential contributions to the program’s work securing new policies that move the economy toward a cleaner and more equitable future. We aim to make our Policy Intern’s experience relevant, challenging, and rewarding. Summer Interns work in a high‐intensity, fast‐paced, multi‐disciplinary setting to formulate and implement strategies, laws, and policies.
Overall Function
The Vehicles Electrification Intern will primarily work on policy advocacy at state energy and environmental agencies in California concerning the transition to zero emissions medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Within this role, the main topics covered will be regulation and oversight of electric vehicle charging and deployment programs and practices that are relevant to ensuring transport electrification occurs in a cost-effective, equitable, and environmentally beneficial manner. The Intern will contribute to these efforts by working closely with in-house attorneys and policy experts to advance winning positions through coalition building, comment and testimony preparation and delivery, and formal representation of EDF in regulatory proceedings where EDF is a participant. The Summer Intern will report to Senior Director & Sr. Attorney, Energy Decarbonization.
Key Responsibilities
Tasks will include but are not limited to:
- Conduct legal and policy research on transportation electrification solutions (alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, and relevant utility practices including cost allocation and rate design)
- Conduct research and analysis necessary to inform advocacy before multiple agencies in a variety of states, including within coalitions of states working together on solutions development. These agencies would include energy agencies with regulatory oversite of electric utilities, and environmental / administrative agencies considering broad policy developments to encourage electric vehicle deployment.
- Contribute to regulatory filings and administrative comments.
- Draft public-facing documents such as fact sheets and blog posts about legal and policy issues.
- Represent EDF at public hearings and meetings before government agencies.
- Support environmental justice initiatives, such as leveraging truck and bus electrification to reduce pollution in overburdened communities.
- Provide other ad-hoc support to the team’s legislative and regulatory advocacy
Qualifications
We seek a summer intern interested in working on cutting-edge energy and transportation issues. Other qualifications include:
- Broad familiarity with California environmental issues.
- Current pursuit of a degree in law or policy.
- Demonstrated commitment to working in pursuit of the public interest, and/ or advocacy for environmental and public health protections. Experience on transportation issues a plus.
- Academic experience to public policy
- Academic or professional experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: administrative law, state or federal regulatory processes, energy policy and regulation.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret legal data and prepare reports of findings.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external allies.
- Ability to work both independently and as a leader or member of teams in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Location: San Francisco, CA or remote in California strongly preferred
Duration: 10-12 weeks, Full-time, 35 hours per week
Compensation: If selected, students will be funded via a stipend from the Andlinger Center for Energy and Environment at Princeton University. Students must apply for funding through the Student Activities Funding Engine (SAFE).
Application Materials: Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to their application in SAFE.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), located in Washington, D.C., regulates interstate sales of electricity and transmission of electricity. FERC also promotes strong national energy infrastructure, including adequate transmission facilities. FERC’s Office of Energy Market Regulation, Division of Electric Power Regulation analyzes regulatory filings involving Regional Transmission Organization (RTO)/Independent System Operator (ISO) wholesale electricity markets and other electric rate matters related to wholesale energy sales and transmission of electric energy in interstate commerce.
The intern will learn about the fundamentals of wholesale electricity markets from FERC experts, participate in interdisciplinary teams analyzing regulatory filings, and work with a mentor to define an independent research project at the intersection of engineering, economics, and policy. At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will present their research findings to the Office of Energy Market Regulation’s senior leadership. Past research topics include: (1) participation rules for new energy technologies, including renewables, demand response, and storage resources in electricity markets; (2) transmission expansion required to achieve decarbonization goals; and (3) electricity market reforms necessary to integrate distributed energy resources.
Background Required: Enrolled in a bachelor’s program in engineering, economics, or related field. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in electricity markets and previous energy-related coursework, research, or work experience. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Term & Hours: 10 weeks (flexible start and end dates), 40 hours per week. This position is fully remote.
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume should be included with application in SAFE by January 10, 2022. This internship is contingent upon successful completion and adjudication of a background investigation.
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If you are passionate about water issues and environmental equity, please consider joining our Moonshot Missions team! Moonshot Missions is led by George Hawkins, a visionary leader in the water sector and well known for transforming DC Water into an innovative, customer-driven enterprise. We are a small but rapidly growing non-profit start-up, working directly to improve drinking water quality and wastewater services, as well as affordability and resiliency for underserved communities. Whether you are just launching your career or looking to broaden your experience in the water industry, becoming part of the Moonshot Missions team will enable you to work alongside veteran water leaders, make a direct impact on our sector, while helping to ensure safe and clean water is delivered to the people who need it most! To learn more about us visit: www.moonshotmissions.org
Moonshot Missions seeks an intern to serve as a technical resource to the organization, reporting to the Senior Director and supporting the Research Team. The associate will apply research and knowledge to address the challenges facing drinking water and wastewater utilities, particularly in economically distressed communities. Moonshot Missions is currently working on topics related to environmental equity, such as drinking water and wastewater operational optimization and affordability, providing access to clean water in communities across the U.S. Our work aims to level the playing field in the water sector so every American has access to clean and affordable drinking water and sanitation services.
Job Duties:
– Conduct research on water and wastewater utilities using publicly available information.
– Review and interpret documents highlighting the operational, managerial, and financial characteristics of prospective and current utility clients.
– Identify economic, social, and environmental characteristics of the communities served by utilities.
– Research and participate in learning about field-tested and innovative water and wastewater utility solutions that can improve service delivery and reduce costs for Moonshot Missions utility clients.
– Develop Moonshot Missions modules, standard guidance documents that provide solutions and steps to implementation for specific water and wastewater utility issues that can be applied by and among utility clients.
-Support the Moonshot Missions team in engaging with prospective and current utility clients, including the evaluation and identification of potential utility challenges and recommendations of effective and field-tested solutions.
– Research potential funding sources and opportunities to support the implementation of client utility projects.
– Support Moonshot Mission’s partnerships with various organizations that align with the Moonshot Missions vision and mission.
– Engage with utility sector experts to provide field-tested solutions to Moonshot Missions utility clients.
– Collaborate with the Moonshot Missions team to deliver optimal services to utility clients.
– Conduct additional research of publicly available information as required and prepare written reports
Background Required: Enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Engineering or related field.
Qualifications Desired:
-Strong interest in the water and wastewater utility sector, specifically related to the engineering, operations and maintenance of these systems.
– Ability to identify and review technical studies, interpreting and extracting relevant information.
– Effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to present technical information in clear, easy-to-understand language.
– Ability to interact positively in an evolving, fast-paced team environment.
Questions?: Contact Natalie Hawkins, natalie@moonshotmissions.org, (202) 256-1981
Work Location: This is a remote only position.
Term & Hours: 12 weeks (flexible start and end dates), 35-40 hours per week.
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume should be included with application in SAFE by January 10, 2022.
application instructions
Applications must be submitted via SAFE.
Activity Type: Undergraduate Internships
Time Period: Summer Break
Opportunity: Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment Undergraduate Summer Internships
- For internships with faculty members chosen from the list of available projects, include with the application: a copy of your transcript and a copy of your resume/CV. Though it is not required, we recommend contacting the faculty member whose internship you plan to apply for to let them know you are interested and find out additional details about the project.
- For self-initiated, internships with faculty members, include with the application: a project description of no more than two pages, a note from the faculty member who has agreed to supervise your project, a budget for project materials if needed, a copy of your transcript and a copy of your resume/CV. Indicate whether the project can be worked on remotely
- For internships with non-profit organizations, include with the application: a copy of your transcript and a copy of your resume/CV. If the internship is located outside of Princeton, include your anticipated travel expenses in the budget section. Applications for internships with these non-profits will be reviewed by the host organization in addition to Princeton faculty and program coordinators in order to determine the most suitable candidates for each position. The host organization may contact the student to arrange a telephone or Zoom interview. **Please carefully review the application requirements–some of the non-profit opportunities may require a writing sample and cover letter.**
A few things to note about the SAFE application form:
- In the Budget section, put $1.00 if you do not have travel expenses or project materials to include. The stipend is a set amount so there is no need to estimate your summer lodging/food costs, but the form cannot be submitted without a dollar amount.
- In the “Project Details” section, under “Internship Title” put the specific title of the internship for which you are applying.
- Be sure to complete the “Undergraduate Internships Questions” section. If a “Supervisor of Internship” is not listed in the internship description on our site, you do not need to fill this out.
Check that your application is submitted and locked before the January 10, 2022 final deadline. Incomplete and/or draft applications will not be considered.
If you have questions about the application process, email Moira Selinka, Program Manager, Education and Outreach, at mselinka@princeton.edu.