Point Carbon Graduate Internship

Point Carbon is expanding operations in the United States and is hiring a graduate-level intern to join its carbon research team through the fall 2008 (part time, paid position).

Point Carbon is the leading global provider of independent analysis, forecasting, market intelligence and news for carbon emissions markets. Our staff has expertise in climate policy, mathematical and economic modeling, forecasting methodologies, valuation methods and energy industry analysis.

The company has expanded rapidly in recent years and now has an international team of more than 180 employees. Point Carbon has offices in Oslo (head office), London, Kiev, and Washington D.C.

Point Carbon’s Washington, D.C. office was established in September 2006 and provides news coverage and analysis of the emerging North American greenhouse gas markets, as well as the US power and natural gas markets.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Point Carbon’s Washington, D.C. office is seeking a talented graduate student intern to join the carbon research team working on climate policy and carbon markets through the fall 2008.

The intern will work closely with a small team and be responsible for writing an extensive research piece on carbon market business opportunities. The intern may also be involved in other tasks pertaining to our research and education program on carbon markets.

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate must be available to start as soon as possible for a paid, part-time internship through the fall semester 2008. In addition, the ideal hire:

Is working towards a graduate degree in economics, business, political science / policy or environmental science
Can commit to 10-20 hours / week
Has excellent US English writing skills
Has experience conducting phone interviews and researching data
Is committed, reliable and professional
Is able to work independently
Is available to work from our office in Washington D.C. (remote work negotiable)

WE CAN OFFER
Hourly compensation (based on experience)
An opportunity to work with leading experts on global carbon markets
Access to a broad international network
Friendly work environment in a small young company
Please send a CV and a cover letter that succinctly highlights how your skills satisfy the qualifications mentioned above to Emilie Mazzacurati:em@pointcarbon.com.

Applications will be accepted and considered on a rolling basis starting September 2, 2008. No phone calls please.