Research Intern

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Terms of Reference

Research Intern

We are particular about what we stand for (and what we do not stand for!) as an employer. So, if the below description strikes a chord, we would love to hear from you!

At CEEW, we build careers in public policy

●        We offer strong visionary leadership – with emphasis on research and impact at scale

●        We actively promote leadership by initiative

●        We celebrate talent and ambition

●        You will be surrounded by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow

●        You will learn faster than your peers in other organisations

●        Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility, come together at CEEW

●        You will get above-market remuneration

●        We provide a safe space for all

●        At CEEW, your life is your example for others

Job Designation: Research Intern

Number of Positions: 02

Job Location: New Delhi

Reporting to: Programme Associate

Duration: 3 months

Purpose:

The intern will contribute to developing sector-specific emission factors for MSMEs by:

-          Assisting in designing and executing surveys and data collection related to energy use, production processes, and emission profiles of MSMEs.

-          Supporting on-field data verification for selected MSME units.

-          Performing literature reviews to gather existing emission factors and methodologies used for similar sectors.

-          Assisting in the analysis and validation of collected data.

-          Supporting the team in report preparation, presentations, and workshops.

Job duties and accountabilities

Research & Analysis:

●        Assist in data collection related to energy use, production processes, and emission profiles of MSMEs.

●        Support on-field data verification for selected MSME units.

●        Utilise different advanced data analysis, visualisation, and reporting tools to identify hotspots (like Excel, Python/R, QGIS/Google Earth Engine)

●        Conduct research and analysis on the current status of MSMEs with respect to environmental regulations, particularly concerning air pollution and emissions control.

●        Utilise knowledge of boiler operation, efficiency calculations, and fuel consumption patterns to support the assessment of emissions from thermal energy processes within MSMEs.

●        Develop strategies and frameworks to assist MSMEs in transitioning to cleaner technologies and practices, utilising insights gained from field surveys.

Selection Criteria

Qualification

●        Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation & Control /Electrical & Electronics Engineering.

Key skills

●        Desirable: Experience with GIS packages like ArcGIS or QGIS, Google Earth Engine

●        Desirable: Experience in statistical tools and data representation

●        Must have strong communication skills for effective, efficient, and adaptive verbal and written communication, and active listening.

●        The candidate should be willing to travel.

CEEW operates in a dynamic environment and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks.

Compensation

Competitive compensation – commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.