Senior Research Associate for Urban Data Analytics Lab of the Clean Air Programme
Organization: Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
Location: New Delhi
Industry: Environment, Water, Sanitation
Type: NA
Salary: NA
Description: The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), India’s leading public policy research institution is looking to expand its big data analytics work to support their efforts to improve urban environment and combat climate change. For this an Urban Data Analytics Lab (UDAL) has been established under the sustainable cities group of CSE that has been working to reduce the energy and pollution footprint of cities, prepare roadmaps to reduce air pollutionand resource intensity from the transportation, housing, and construction sector, assist the stakeholders in the implementation of energy efficiency and pollution control norms. CSE is looking for a Senior Research Associate to work in UDAL.
Responsibilities:
- Data mining, wrangling, analysis and visualization. Maintain, update and expand UDAL’s big data bank.
- Conduct research on urban design and planning issues. Analysis of economic, energy and pollution impact of government policies and programs and develop strategy for cleaner and healthier future.
- Write high quality research reports and develop digital tools to support the reports.
- Communication and dissemination of technical and policy-related issues with stakeholders and the public in general.
Educational requirements:
- Bachelor or Master in Data Science / Civic Tech. Additional background inUrban Planning / Architecture / Engineering / Environment Sciences would be preferred.
Experience requirements
- Candidates having 2-3 years in institutions such as research organizations, civic tech startups, research and development, testing and certification non-profit or academia. Candidates with lesser experience will be considered for junior positions.
- If you have enjoy playing with data and have an eye for recognizing relevant information fast, enthusiastic about tracking latest developments, conduct research, believe in making impact, and most importantly have strong interest to work towards improving cities for a better and healthier future then you are the candidate we are looking for.
Desired Skills:
- Advance programming skills in python
- Experience in data science, analytics and modelling.
- An interest in sustainability in general and innovation opportunities related to applications and use of data for research and decision-making.
- Good problem solving and decision making skills are essential.
- Good writing skills, with the ability to convey issues analytically with clarity.
- Software proficiency – ArchGIS and other advanced software.
- Language proficiency - English and Hindi or other regional languages.
- Willingness to travel.
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: 2021-03-20
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