Research Intern – Data & Spatial Analytics

Bharat Digital; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data analysis organization in India is looking for a professional to support projects involving large-scale spatial datasets. The role requires proficiency in Python, R, and SQL, alongside expertise in GIS tools like QGIS. Candidates should exhibit an analytical mindset and a keen interest in social sector data. The responsibilities include preparing project reports and conducting data analyses to inform governance and development. Salary details are not disclosed.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Python, R, and SQL is essential.
• Experience with GIS tools, especially QGIS, is required.
• A strong analytical mindset and interest in social sector data are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support a project that analyses large-scale spatial datasets.
• Prepare project reports, literature reviews, and analysis of data.
• Apply data cleaning, merging, and visualization techniques.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

GIS tools (QGIS)

Analytical mindset

Social sector data interest

Google Earth Engine

Analytical mindset

Social sector data interest

Tools

Python

R

SQL

QGIS

ArcGIS

Google Earth Engine

Job description

Work alongside teams on research, problem solving, stakeholder engagement, and program management. Support the preparation of project reports, literature review, data analysis. Handle large datasets (survey, administrative, satellite/remote sensing). Conduct quantitative, qualitative analysis and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Support a project that analyses large-scale and spatial datasets to inform governance and development decisions.
• Work alongside teams on research, problem solving, stakeholder engagement, and program management.
• Prepare project reports, literature reviews, and data analysis using large datasets (survey, administrative, satellite/remote sensing).
• Apply advanced data cleaning, merging and visualization techniques using Python, R, SQL and GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS, GEE).
• Enable insights for governance, policy research, and geospatial analytics with reproducible workflows.
• Contribute to high-impact research and publications with a mix of independent work and senior researcher collaboration.

Requirements

Proficiency with Python, R, SQL, GIS tools (QGIS), analytical mindset, interest in social sector data.

Compensation & Dates

Salary not disclosed

Ready to apply?

Read more about the application process on the organization's website.