Intern (ERDI-ERDD)

Job Posting Organization:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established in 1966, headquartered in Manila, Philippines. Its mission is to promote social and economic development in Asia. ADB has over 3,000 employees and operates in 49 countries across the Asia-Pacific region. The organization focuses on reducing poverty and improving living conditions through sustainable development initiatives, infrastructure projects, and financial assistance.

Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position within the Economic Research and Development Impact Department (ERDD) at the Asian Development Bank is designed for individuals interested in leveraging big data to explore the interactions between human activities and the environment. The intern will engage in a project that involves processing and analyzing large-scale satellite and geospatial data to uncover dynamic relationships. The role requires the intern to replicate and extend existing big-data methodologies to new geographic regions, contributing to impactful scientific insights and enhancing the analytical infrastructure of the organization. The intern will work on developing a reusable Python tool that optimizes analysis pipelines and improves computational efficiency, while also conducting research that validates findings and interprets patterns in human-environment dynamics.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will be responsible for several key tasks, including:

• Extending big-data methodologies to new geographic regions to study spatio-temporal dynamics between human activities and the environment.
• Processing and integrating large-scale geospatial datasets, including mobile device location data, vessel AIS data, and satellite-derived environmental variables.
• Conducting research to adapt and optimize existing analysis pipelines for regional generalization, focusing on computational efficiency and hyperparameter tuning.
• Applying advanced signal processing and machine learning techniques to derive actionable insights into human behaviors and environmental systems.
• Analyzing model outputs and derived data to validate findings and interpret patterns.
• Contributing to the development and documentation of a reusable Python package for future research.
• Synthesizing and reporting findings to project consultants and supervisors through regular updates and presentations.
• Authoring a complete technical paper detailing the methodology, results, and implications of the study for publication or internal dissemination.
• Performing any other tasks assigned by supervisors.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a master's degree or PhD program in Data Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Economics, Econometrics, or related fields. They should have completed graduate-level coursework in data analysis, statistics, machine learning, and/or environmental science. Strong analytical skills and experience in programming languages are essential. The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team is also required. A demonstrated interest in environmental issues and a desire to make a positive impact are important attributes for candidates. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are mandatory.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this internship includes being currently enrolled in a master's degree or PhD program in relevant fields such as Data Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Economics, or Econometrics. Candidates should have completed coursework in data analysis, statistics, machine learning, and environmental science at the graduate level, which provides a solid foundation for the tasks they will undertake during the internship.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have relevant experience, preferably 2-3 years in fields related to data science, programming, or environmental analysis. This experience should demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Candidates should also have a keen interest in environmental issues and a commitment to making a positive impact through their work.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, as excellent oral and written communication skills are required. While English is the primary language of communication, knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The internship is expected to last for a duration of 11 weeks, starting in June 202

• The position is based at the ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. This is a full-time internship opportunity, and candidates should be prepared to engage fully in the project and contribute to the team's objectives. The internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data science and environmental research within a leading international development organization.