Online applications are invited for the Research Internship at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, New Delhi for the year 2023. Check the details below!

About 

The Council on Energy, Environment and Water is one of Asia’s leading not-for-profit policy research institutions. CEEW uses data, integrated analysis, and strategic outreach to explain – and change – the use, reuse, and misuse of resources. The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) is an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit policy research institution, devoted to research on all matters affecting the use, reuse, and misuse of resources. We maintain our independence through a diversity of funding sources such as donations and grants from private and philanthropic foundations, multilateral organisations, government grants, corporations, and public institutions.

Research Internship at Council on Energy, Environment and Water

Offerings

  • We offer strong visionary leadership – with emphasis on research and impact at scale
  • We actively promote leadership through 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

Team/ Focus area

Clean Air

Duration

6 months (extendable)

Purpose

CEEW’s Risks and Adaptation team seeks to hire a Research Intern for the Air Quality team to expand its work in the space of air pollution. The successful applicant will assist the team members in undertaking extensive quantitative and qualitative research, including literature review, and data analysis, and would support the advancement of the research and policy engagement for air quality.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

Research and Programme Assistance

  • To track industrial pollution scenarios, environmental performances, pollution norms, monitoring & reporting and compliance status and solutions in India vis-a-vis global best practices
  • Literature review on industrial pollution regulations/norms, abatement technologies (APCDs) in India vis-à-vis global standards and exploring a way forward
  • Research on real-time pollution monitoring (CEMS and CAAQMS)- assessment, challenges and solutions and working with the relevant stakeholders to assist in successful implementation
  • Survey (environmental/regulatory/industrial)- design, questionnaire development, execution, assessment and report preparation
  • Accompany the other team members for meetings, prepare minutes of the meetings and assist with relevant follow-up.

Shortlisting Criteria

Qualification

  • B.E. / B.Tech. in Electronics/Mechanical/ Instrumentation/Civil engineering, or M.Sc. in Physics/Environment
  • 0-1 years of relevant research experience
  • A fair understanding of Real-time pollution Monitoring Systems – CEMS, EQMS, CAAQMS and environmental policy and governance in India and worldwide

Key skills

  • Sharp and analytical mind with a keen interest in connecting data with stories
  • Strong communication skills for effective, efficient, and adaptive verbal and written communication, and active listening
  • Strong quantitative research skills and experience in using statistical software – R/Stata/Python
  • Ability to dig deeper into details, while not losing sight of the broader objectives

Compensation

Competitive compensation – commensurate to the experience and matching the best of 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.
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest possible.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us.
  • CEEW appreciate your interest.

Location

New Delhi, Delhi.

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