Chicago Transit Authority 2026-27 Yearlong Archives Intern

About the role

The E&E Lab is seeking Summer Research Assistants (RAs) to support large-scale environmental policy research projects. The RAs will work on a portfolio of economics projects, analyzing environmental and energy data using quasi-experimental and experimental methods.

Responsibilities

• Coding, review, and cleaning of data.
• Data analytics, statistical analysis, and building econometric and/or machine learning models.
• Project development and coordination.
• Literature reviews.
• Presentation of results of analysis (e.g., graphs and tables).
• Assisting in writing, formatting, and editing reports and works for publication and for dissemination to partners.

Requirements

• Interest in and aptitude for developing advanced programming and analytic skills.
• Experience with at least one statistical analysis language required; R, or Python strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize multiple sources.
• Strong initiative and a resourceful approach to problem-solving and learning.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Significant progress towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in economics, computer science or related discipline.
• Coursework in economics, applied math, computer science, statistics.
• Research experience in an academic setting preferred.