Description

We are looking for motivated undergraduate and postgraduate students with an
interest in air quality, particularly in the areas of measurements, atmospheric
modelling, and air quality policy. The internship will provide an opportunity
to gain practical experience in air quality research and understand how
scientific findings can be translated into actionable insights to support air
quality management and policy development in India.

The intern will work closely with the air quality team on ongoing internal
and external stakeholders. Depending on their background, skills, and project
requirements, the intern may contribute to one or more of the following
activities:

Responsibilities

* Conducting literature reviews and compiling scientific and technical
information on air quality. Literature review, collating data from journals and
government websites
* Support air quality data collection (observation/modelling/policy),
processing, analysis, and interpretation
* Assisting with air quality measurements, field observations, and surveys
* Assisting and supporting in atmospheric modelling activities, including
model simulations and/or analysis and interpretation of model outputs
* Reviewing existing air quality policies, regulations, and action plans
* Writing short notes and briefings on air quality research
* Preparation of project reports, presentations, publications, and policy
briefs, etc.
* Participation in workshops, conferences, fieldwork,



or consultations, as
per requirement

Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s in Atmospheric Science/Environmental
Science/Chemistry/Physics/Public Policy

Skill Set

* Familiarity with air quality instruments (Low-cost
sensors/reference/advanced), or air quality models (WRF/WRF-Chem/AERMOD),
development or use of emission inventories and/or understanding of air
pollution control policies will be beneficial.
* Ability to conduct analysis/modelling/assessment/research using
appropriate methodologies
* Demonstrated understanding and experience of atmospheric/environmental
science-related subjects from graduation or post-graduation studies, thesis, or
internships
* High proficiency in MS Office Suite or Python, R, MATLAB, etc. Must be
able to work without much dependency on AI
* Robust research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication skills in English.
* Both written and oral. Written and oral proficiency in another Indian
language will be a plus, with the ability to communicate technical concepts
clearly to diverse audiences.
* Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and cross-functional
teams.
* Ability to deliver high-quality outputs within timelines.
* Willingness to travel, as required, for fieldwork/stakeholder
consultations/workshops/project activities.

Duration

3-6 months

[KS2]

Replacing with stakeholders

📌 Intern (Bengaluru)
🏢 CSTEP
📍 Bengaluru