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Economics and Machine Learning Intern at Environmental Defense Fund

Economics and Machine Learning Intern

Environmental Defense Fund · CA, US

1 months ago

Economics and Machine Learning Intern

Environmental Defense Fund · CA, US

2 months ago
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About the Role

EDF internships provide high-quality experiences, including relevant projects and networking opportunities, to build a foundation for individuals pursuing environmental careers.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct literature reviews and research to support the development and implementation of a machine learning procedure using computer vision techniques to identify oil and gas infrastructure via remote sensing imagery.
  • Perform data analysis on oil and gas infrastructure to match observations to infrastructure databases.
  • Write reports on findings to share with the team.
  • Perform literature reviews and research on machine learning and computer vision techniques.
  • Implement computer vision techniques to identify oil and gas infrastructure using remote sensing imagery.
  • Perform data analysis on oil and gas infrastructure.
  • Write reports on techniques and results on findings and share with the team and stakeholders.
  • Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals, fostering an inclusive environment where all feel connected, empowered, and aligned with EDF values.

Requirements

  • Enrolled in or recent graduate of an undergraduate degree program with coursework in economics and machine learning.
  • Demonstrated interest in environmental economics, machine learning, and econometrics.
  • Experience in computer programming with R or Python.
  • 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 in a team setting and independently when projects are due.
  • Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.
  • Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.

Skills

  • Machine learning
  • Computer vision
  • Remote sensing imagery
  • Data analysis
  • R programming
  • Python programming

Location

  • U.S. Remote
  • Hybrid (San Francisco)

Work Type

  • Part-time

Experience Level

  • Internship

Education Level

  • Undergraduate degree program

Salary/Compensations

  • $18/hour or local minimum wage if higher

About the Company

  • The Economics Team ensures that environmental policy advanced by EDF is underpinned by sound economic thinking.
  • The Economics Team works across all of EDF’s workstreams providing thought leadership and economic analysis.
  • The team maintains relationships with leading environmental economists and key stakeholders (including policymakers) to ensure that the best available knowledge is used to advance EDF policy.