Student Researcher (Part-Time) - Beijing

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.

For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.

Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected.

By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.

This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.

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• Future Focused – we accelerate change
• Curious – we turn knowledge into action

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Student Researcher (part-time) to join Wood Mackenzie’s Power and Renewables Project Tracking Data team.

This role will focus on data collection through structured research, supporting our global coverage of the power and renewables industry. Data professionals are the front line of our data operations, laying the foundation for industry-leading analysis.

The Student Researcher will work closely with colleagues across the Power and Renewables teams to support data coverage and ensure high-quality datasets.

The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, with a strong interest in data and energy markets. This role offers an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in a professional research and data environment.

About the role: The global energy transition is reshaping power markets at pace—and the data behind it matters. Join Wood Mackenzie's Power Markets team and help track the projects, companies, and policies driving this transformation. From utility-scale renewables to data centers, your work will feed the insights that industry leaders rely on to make critical decisions.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain datasets covering power projects, asset transactions, company financials, tenders, and policy developments across global markets
• Assist in evaluating and validating data from public and proprietary sources, including regulatory agencies, market operators, and developer disclosures, ensuring the quality our clients trust
• Collaborate with analysts across geographies to deliver timely, consistent market intelligence
• Contribute to workflow improvements and documentation that keep the team running efficiently

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a degree (graduating 2027 onwards) in Economics, Energy, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field

Wood Mackenzie follows a hybrid work structure, however, during the duration of this internship, the successful candidate would highly benefit from being in the office frequently with the team and their line manager.

Applicants must have the legal Right to Work in the country this role is based in. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for

• Strong analytical skills and a sharp eye for detail
• Genuine curiosity about data management and/or the energy and renewables sector.
• Comfortable in Excel; database or query tool experience is a bonus
• A collaborative, inclusive approach with strong communication skills
• Fluent in English & Mandarin; additional languages—French, or Arabic—are a plus
• Strong learning mindset and intellectual curiosity about market dynamics and industry trends.

What's in it for you

At Wood Mackenzie, you will have opportunities to engage in meaningful work and collaboration with international stakeholders, creating a positive and lasting impact, and find the support, coaching, and training you need to kick-start your career.

In this role, you will get the following:

• Valuable work experience and a comprehensive insight into the work of a leading research organisation
• The opportunity to contribute to a research project, enabling you to put theory into practice
• The encouragement to share your ideas
• The chance to learn new skills that will be valuable to you in your future career 

We are committed to supporting our people to Thrive. We value different perspectives and aspire to create an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. WoodMackers have regular opportunities to get involved in our Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, Community Engagement, and Sustainability initiatives such as our partnership with Let’s Share the Sun.  

Hear what our team has to say about working with us:  https://www.woodmac.com/careers/our-people/ 

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov 

If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.