Intern ITD-ITOP 2601-013

Information Technology Department

Digital for Development Operations Division (ITOP)

• Internship Topic
  
  

AI Research for Climate and Disaster Risk Analytics

• Summary of Job Description
  
  

This internship focuses on supporting AI-driven research to strengthen climate and disaster risk analytics in the Asia and Pacific region, where timely and evidence-based decision support is increasingly critical. The intern will contribute to advancing ADBs digital platforms, such as the Climate & Disaster Risk Explorer, by applying AI, machine learning, and advanced data analytics to large-scale climate, geospatial, and disaster datasets. The role emphasizes methodological rigor, data readiness, and Responsible AI to enhance risk-informed planning and decision-making across developing member countries.

The intern will

• Conduct research on AI and machine learning methods relevant to climate and disaster risk analytics (e.g. pattern detection, predictive modeling, computer vision, natural language processing, and geospatial AI)
• Explore how AI techniques could enhance risk analytics and decision-support capabilities within platforms such as the ADB Climate & Disaster Risk Explorer, including data integration, risk characterization, and scenario analysis
• Review and assess climate, hazard, exposure, vulnerability, and disaster impact datasets for suitability in AI-based research and modeling.
• Develop research notes, technical summaries, or proof-of-concept analyses documenting AI approaches, assumptions, limitations, and potential applications
• Examine Responsible AI considerations in climate and disaster contexts, including transparency, bias, uncertainty, data governance, and human oversight
• Support internal knowledge sharing by contributing to presentations or briefings on AI research findings
• Period of Assignment
  
  

Duration: 11 weeks

Timing:June 2026

• Location
  
  

ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines

• Expected Outcomes
• AI research brief or technical notes outlining promising AI methods for climate and disaster risk analytics and their potential application within ADB platforms
• Supporting documentation or exploratory analyses (e.g. methodological summaries, data assessments, or conceptual models)
• Education Requirements
  
  

Currently enrolled in a masters degree or PhD program in data science, artificial intelligence, computer science, statistics, engineering, climate science, or a related quantitative discipline

• Relevant Experience and Other Requirements
• Strong interest in applied AI research for climate change, disaster risk management, or development contexts
• Foundational knowledge of machine learning, data analytics, or statistical modeling
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in written and presentation formats
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
• Preferably with 2-3 years relevant professional experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to carry research tasks through published working papers
  
  
  

Primary Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters-Philippines-Manila

Department: Information Technology Department

Division: Digital for Development Operations Division

Staff Category: Internship

Position Level: Intern

Job Posting: 17-Feb-2026, 8:07:13 AM

16-Mar-2026, 9:29:00 PM

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