Research Assistant – Energy
Organization: WRI India
Location: Delhi/ Bangalore
Industry: Energy, Environment
Type: Contract (one year)
Salary: Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Description: WRI India is seeking a qualified full-time Research Assistant (RA) to support the Energy Team in its efforts to analyze the growth of clean energy technology in India. The purpose is to accelerate the Energy Transition in India by initiating, organising and developing content on new clean energy technology. The role involves engagement with policy makers, private sector and others to pool resources and to foster the research, development and deployment of new clean energy technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Tracking decarbonization technological developments in Solar PV Cells, Wind, Energy Storage, Hydrogen, Energy Efficiency technologies and others globally and in India, through primary and secondary research.
- Conduct literature review on new clean energy technologies, investments and energy transitions.
- Synthesize primary and secondary research data and conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to understand the impacts of new technologies in India.
- Identify start-ups, technologists, sector experts and academicians to develop online content, tools or fact sheets on new technologies
- Support/facilitate engagement with private sector and Universities to explore collaborations involving new technologies
- Developing best practice recommendations for new technologies and supply chains that have direct relevance for formulating policy, market and regulatory frameworks.
- Tracking the policy and strategy developments in other countries encouraging energy transition and adoption of clean fuels.
- Support the team in organizing webinars, stakeholder consultations and workshops.
Educational requirements:
- Master’s degree with specialization in engineering/science/management/economics or related field
Experience requirements:
- A minimum of three years of experience in clean energy technologies, including a good understanding of financial assessment of technologies.
Desired Skills:
- Strong research methodology skills, particularly in quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Strong research skills including ability to conduct literature reviews, design and administer questionnaires or surveys, and synthesize such data and information.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in writing policy briefs/publications and delivering presentations.
- Attention to detail and creative problem-solving abilities.
Application Instructions:
Disclaimer:
- Candidates with Requisite Experience Only apply that too with relevant cover letter.
- The openings provided here is meant for information purposes only. Please cross-verify the details before applying.
Date Posted: 2020-07-30
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