Research Intern- Energy Transitions

Council on Energy, Environment and Water; New Delhi; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Part time

Job summary

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) invites applications for a Research Intern in the Energy Transitions team. The role focuses on circular economy research, waste flow analysis, and policy recommendations for clean energy technologies, with both qualitative and quantitative work.

The intern will engage with industry, government, and civil society, contributing to SOPs and waste estimations, under the guidance of the Programme Lead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental management or planning, urban planning, urban sanitation, waste management, or related field.
• 0-1 years of experience.
• Desirable - Prior work experience in research on waste management or circular economy.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyse waste management frameworks and circular economy concepts across sectors.
• Identify stakeholders across the value chain and conduct consultations and data collection.
• Analyse data to estimate waste generation using statistical tools (Python, Excel).
• Assist with project implementation, including preparing presentations and factsheets.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Report writing

Technical skills

Python programming

Hindi & English

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental management or planning, urban planning, urban sanitation, waste management, or related field

Tools

Python

Excel

Job description

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
Research Intern: Energy Transitions

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don’t 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

Designation offered
Research Intern

Reporting to
Programme Lead

Duration
3 to 6 months

Purpose

CEEW seeks to hire a research intern for the circular economy programme within the Energy Transitions team. The role involves research on various aspects, including, but not limited to, waste flow and roles of stakeholders, policies and their implementation concerning the circularity of clean energy technologies such as solar panels and batteries. Additionally, the work involves researching waste management practices in other sectors to develop informed policy recommendations for the clean energy industry and create outputs such as standard operating procedures and waste estimations. This will require both qualitative and quantitative research, analysis and reporting the findings. In addition, the projects will involve consultations with industry, government, and civil society stakeholders.

Job duties and Accountabilities:

Research and analysis

• Research: The research intern will conduct thorough research into extended producer responsibility frameworks in different sectors, their gaps, and challenges. The research will also include analysing the waste flows of clean energy technologies with other waste streams and framing recommendations for effective waste management.
• Data collection and stakeholder consultation: The research intern will identify relevant stakeholders across the value chain of clean technology waste management. In addition, the intern will prepare questionnaires, conduct interviews, and conduct field visits to gather data on clean energy manufacturing and deployment and estimate waste generation.
• Analysing data: The research intern will be responsible for organising and analysing data gathered to develop an estimate of waste generation. This may involve using statistical and technical softwares (like python, excel etc.) and other tools to identify trends, patterns, and correlations in the data.

Other responsibilities

• Assist with project implementation, including help with preparing presentations, factsheets, and other communication material.
• Support efforts in executing other projects on climate co-benefits of other sectors.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental management or planning, urban planning, urban sanitation, waste management, or related field.

• 0-1 years of experience.
• Desirable - Prior work experience in research on waste management or circular economy.

Key Skills

• Strong ability to identify and manage stakeholders and carry out consultations.
• Strong ability to organise, process, and analyse data sets that are used and derived through stakeholder consultation, secondary research and software tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to summarise and communicate the insights/findings as reports and presentations.
• Strong technical expertise and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and understanding of programming languages like Python and other software for performing quantitative analysis/simulations.
• Proficiency in Hindi and English is a must.

Personality

• Willingness to work on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Willingness to learn new research and project management skills.
• Ability to identify creative solutions to vexing challenges in taking policy to action.
• Ability to adapt and deliver under tight deadlines in a professional environment.
• Ability to effectively work in a team while being able to independently drive the work with minimum assistance.
• Ability and willingness to dig deeper into details, while also keeping a sense of the broader objectives and big picture.
• Willingness to learn, grow and develop at a personal and professional front, at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.

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 with the experience and matching the best of the standards adopted by industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.

Application Process

CEEW is an equal opportunity employer and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.

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