Intern Analyst

Are you interested in contributing to high-impact policy, research and analysis? Join our team this summer as an Intern Analyst, supporting the Policy Commission on Securing Gigafactories in the UK. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to research and analysis to develop policies that will shape the UK’s battery industry and its competitiveness in the global market.

The Faraday Institution is the UK’s independent institute for electrochemical energy storage research, skills development, market analysis and early-stage commercialisation. Our mission is to make significant scientific breakthroughs in battery technology research in the global race to promote electrification across both transport and energy sectors. We manage large research programmes across more than 25 UK universities involving 500 researchers and 140+ industry partners. You would be joining a small but vibrant head office team based at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire.

The Commission on Securing Gigafactories in the UK is a high-level strategic body composed of senior experts from industry, finance and government. The aim of the Commission is to identify the key actions needed to attract gigafactory investments by assessing the UK’s competitiveness, investment and infrastructure needs. The Commission is supported by a core secretariat based at the Faraday Institution, which provides research, analysis and logistical support. As part of the secretariat, you will contribute to research and data analysis to support the Commission’s work.

In this role, you’ll work closely with our Policy and Analysis team as the key individuals delivering the Gigafactory Commission. As an Intern Research Analyst, you will work closely with the Chief Economist, CEO and other key stakeholders to assist in policy analysis, data collection and research synthesis. This role is ideal for individuals interested in energy policy, industrial strategy and economic analysis. You will have the opportunity to contribute to reports that will shape the UK’s approach to securing large-scale battery manufacturing investments. This role offers a dynamic environment to apply analytical skills, gain practical experience and contribute to cutting-edge research initiatives, fostering both personal and professional growth. The role would report to and work closely with the Principal Analyst – Energy Storage. It would suit a resilient and confident individual who can operate largely under their own initiative and who thrives on working in a fast-paced environment on a variety of projects.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Conduct desk-based research on gigafactory investment trends, financial incentives and industrial policies.
• Gather intelligence on UK and international policies on gigafactories, including government incentive structures and business investment strategies.
• Prepare briefing documents, policy summaries and presentations.
• Support data collection and analysis related to the global and UK battery industry.
• Contribute to the drafting of the final reports of the Policy Commission.

To be successful / key skills:

• First degree (or working towards first degree) in a scientific, engineering, economics, policy or energy studies discipline.
• Strong written skills with an ability to describe analysis undertaken and findings clearly.
• Excellent analytical skills, including experience working with Excel, policy briefs and research reports.
• Detail-oriented with an ability to collect, organise and interpret economic, policy and market data and intelligence.
• Comfortable working independently and in a fast-paced policy environment.
• Knowledge of battery manufacturing, supply chains or industrial policy is advantageous but not essential.

Specifics:

• Location – hybrid with 1 or 2 days per week in the FIHQ office in Harwell.
• Salary £12.60/hr or £13.85/hr if living in London. Paid monthly.
• Internship is for around 8 weeks during the summer 2025, 37.5 hours per week with some flexibility over start and end dates.
• A laptop will be provided.
• Need to be living in and have the right to work in the UK and enrolled as an undergraduate or postgraduate at a UK university.

Apply by sending a CV and covering letter to jobs@faraday.ac.uk (in an email with the subject line: Intern Analyst) by 30th April 2025.

The Faraday Institution is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and to being an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.