Junior Program Associate โ Batteries About us WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
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Job Highlight: WRI India is looking for an intern to work with WRI India`s Electric Vehicle (EV) team in Delhi. This individual will primarily perform research activities on EV projects. The successful candidate will work closely with his/her supervisor.What you will do: โข Assist and / or carry out research in identified area of work including development of publication plan, research report, technical papers etc
โข Coordinate / follow-up with internal and external reviewers for developing knowledge products
โข Support efforts to communicate about the EV work at WRI India including analytical content to non-technical audiences, media, and other stakeholders
โข Support in organizing events, workshop, webinars etc
โข Identify research gaps, cultivate ideas and author or co-author knowledge products (e.g., reports, briefs, data-products)
โข Provide research related support to other team members in EV team.
โข Collaborate and work with to advance publications.โข Masterโs degree in relevant engineering disciplines (or a business administration masterโs with relevant undergraduate engineering degree), with excellent academic track record
โข 4-7 years of work experience, with at least 2 years in the battery sector in India
โข Impeccable writing and verbal skills in English to coherently convey complex information to a technical and policy audience
โข Strong people management skills and ability to network
โข Experience in writing reports, briefs and academic papers is a must
โข Deep knowledge of electric mobility and renewable energy is necessary, and familiarity with public policy is desirable
โข Ability to receive and incorporate constructive feedback effectively
โข Able to juggle multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines
โข Entrepreneurial attitude to handle challenging tasks and ability to take accountability
โข Should be self-motivated with a strong work ethic, and be able to lead and undertake initiatives with minimal supervision
โข Ability to work well in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teamsPotential Salary and Benefits: 7,50,000 to 9,50,000 INR CTC Per AnnumSalary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.Duration: 1 years as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements) Location: New Delhi/ Bangalore/ Mumbai, India Start date: As soon as possible
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