Research Internship up to 100 %

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Geneva Association

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Zürich, Switzerland

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Location: Zurich (Switzerland)

Start date: 1 March 2026 or by arrangement

Duration: 9 months with the option to extend to 12 months

Paid position

 

This role is a unique opportunity to work on research projects in the areas of climate change and insurance. Working under the supervision of the Director of Climate Change & Environment, you will be a key contributor to research projects, events, and other activities. 

You should expect a dynamic environment and be able to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and autonomy in your daily work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform desk research on relevant topics and contribute to the drafting of reports
  • Plan, participate in and summarise discussions of multi-stakeholder roundtables
  • Support conducting interviews with stakeholders and analyse responses
  • Conduct empirical analyses based on publicly available datasets
  • Design graphs and prepare presentations
  • Support the director in coordinating the activities of the working groups and other external stakeholders

CLIMATE CHANGE & ENVIRONMENT INITIATIVES

  • Support research, consultations and implementation of projects for 2026-2027 CCE workplan projects, including the following projects,
  • Environmental risks associated with the energy transition and implications for public policy, regulation and insurers
  • Enabling long-term climate ready communities (green and resilient homes, communities and critical infrastructure systems)
  • Support with the outreach of report on “Decarbonizing sectoral business models and implications for insurers” and related outreach
  • Support the planning of 2026 Climate Change and Environment Conference, webinars and other events
  • Other activities as relevant

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Close to completing a university degree or a recent graduate (preferably at post-graduate level) in areas of environmental engineering, industrial engineering, environmental sciences combined with public policy, economics, business, finance, and/or risk management.
  • Knowledge of – or interest in – global developments related to the energy transition, industrial decarbonization, environmental public policy is important. Additional knowledge on managing physical climate risk is a plus. 
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on details without losing track of the bigger picture
  • Strong interest in/motivation to learn about insurance/reinsurance
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Pro-active and autonomous working style

COMPENSATION AND TERMS

  • CHF 4,000 per month
  • Valid Swiss work permit required 

 

Interested candidates should send their CV and an accompanying covering letter to guido_ziegler@genevaassociation.org. 

We look forward to hearing from you!