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

Research Intern – Clean Air

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 protected space for all ● At CEEW, your life is your example for others

Designation offered

Research Intern - Clean Air

Team/ Focus area

Clean Air

Location

Delhi

Reporting to

Research Analyst/Consultant

Duration

3 months (Extendable based on performance)

Purpose

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) Clean Air team is seeking a Research Intern to join its Clean Air team to expand its work in the area of air pollution. The chosen candidate will support the Clean Air team in carrying out quantitative and qualitative research, including a literature review,

maintaining data repository, and data analysis, and would support the advancement of the research and policy engagement for air quality. In addition to the specific duties outlined, the candidate must be flexible and adaptable to respond to unexpected events and developments as they arise.





If you have the necessary qualifications and aligned passion for environmental research, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to work with CEEW's Clean Air team.

Job duties and accountabilities

Research

● To analyse air quality data from different sources such as Continuous Ambient Air Quality

Monitoring Stations, meteorological datasets, satellite observations, etc.

● To keep track of the air quality situation in Delhi during the winter of 2024-2025.

● To provide research content for the organisation's web pages, blogs, issue briefs, etc ● To participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and training programmes for a comprehensive understanding of air quality management in India and globally

Programme assistance ● Assist with project implementation, including help with preparing presentations, factsheets and other communication material ● To assist the team in working on multi-disciplinary projects, research writing and project development ● Support efforts to use new media platforms for wide dissemination of CEEW's work and, in turn,

closer engagement with the wider community ● Support effective communication of research outputs,



through close coordination with outreach ● Participate in weekly team meetings and assist with preparing minutes ● Support senior team members in important meetings and sessions, minutes of the meetings, and assist with follow-ups, as required

Selection Criteria

Qualification ● Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in science, engineering and allied fields.

Work experience ● Desirable - 0-6 months of experience in data science/programming.

Key skills ● Must be able to code, preferably in Python.

● Desirable - Experience with tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, etc.

● Must have strong written and communication skills for effective, efficient, and adaptive verbal and written communication, and active listening ● Must have strong research skills – the capability to carry out systematic literature review, and familiarity with research methods is a bonus

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

Compensation

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

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 as soon as possible. We will notify only shortlisted candidates. We appreciate your interest.

📌 Research Intern – Clean Air (India)
🏢 Council On Energy Environment And Water
📍 India