Research Intern - Green Hydrogen

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

Research Intern — Industrial Sustainability

Terms of Reference

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

Tenure

3 months from the date of commencement

Focus area

Industrial Sustainability

Location

New Delhi, India

Reporting to

Programme Associate

Purpose

 The IS team seeks to hire interns to further its research in green hydrogen. This role requires systematic thesis building by creating structures to track high-impact developments, monitoring technology development at the global scale, and synthesising key policies in the green hydrogen ecosystem. The candidates should have an active and self-directed interest in energy systems and the green hydrogen economy. The role offers an excellent opportunity to build and strengthen a research area while collaborating with Indian and international experts.

The candidates should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make detailed presentations to various stakeholders and write informative reports in technical English. The candidates should demonstrate the ability to work across teams and manage multiple priorities, be detail-oriented, and be committed to adhering to timelines.

Job duties and accountabilities

·       Build data resources through active desktop research, intelligent web-scraping, and/or primary means, etc., for several analytical requirements.

·       Drive the tracking of important developments – policy and technical, in the sector and be able to inform other teams of the relevance of these for their own work.

·       Write high-quality first drafts of reports and analyses for internal and external circulation.

·       Generate knowledge content – blogs and policy briefs during the internship duration.

·       Support stakeholder engagement and relevant convening, including policy and technical exchanges among government officials, R&D facilities, subject experts, etc.

Selection Criteria

Qualification

●        Graduates or senior students in engineering, energy sciences or industrial economics fields.

●        Relevant experience in programming languages, such as Python, SQL, R, and/or others, is a plus point

●        Knowledge of the energy landscape in India across various sectors is a plus point.

Key skills

·       Strong analytic skills, including quantitative and qualitative research methods and tools that are fit for purpose.

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

·       Excellent information organisation skills

·       Ability to conduct techno-economic analysis, cost & benefit analysis, and sound knowledge of basic economic principles.

·       Strong project management skills. Confidence to handle tasks and engage with stakeholders single-handedly would be highly preferred.

·       CEEW operates in a dynamic environment, and the candidate must show flexibility in various tasks.

Selection process

·       Resume-based shortlisting

·       Evaluation through one assignment (open-book)

·       Two interviews with IS team members

Application Process

CEEW is an equal opportunity employer, and the selection process does not discriminate based on 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. We appreciate your interest.