About the role#
The Petroleum Economic Analysis team is looking for a student assistant to support research into California petroleum markets and infrastructure. You will examine the supply chain from crude oil production to refined gasoline distribution. This role supports data-driven research and policy development for the state energy agency.
What you'll do#
- Analyze the petroleum supply chain, including refinery operations, imports, and transportation networks.
- Assess market trends, supply and demand patterns, and infrastructure limitations.
- Perform quantitative data analysis and interpret findings for staff review.
- Use Geographic Information System (GIS) tools to map infrastructure and identify geographic constraints.
- Create research summaries, briefing materials, and policy recommendations.
- Support the investigation of economic, technical, and logistical factors affecting petroleum distribution.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a college student in a relevant field like Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Chemistry, or Political Science.
- Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least six-semester or nine-quarter units. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least four-semester or six-quarter units.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to use Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and research skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize tasks, manage time, and build professional working relationships.
Location & details#
- This is a remote position based in California. You must reside and perform all work within the state of California.
- This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited role.
- Work is typically scheduled Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM.
- Students generally work up to 24 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during academic breaks.
About University Enterprises, Inc.
University Enterprises, Inc. is a non-profit corporation based in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1946, it provides programs and services to support the campus community at Sacramento State. The organization employs 133 people. It functions as a resource for the educational and social environment of the university.
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