Research Analyst - Public Transport (Sustainable Mobility) (India)

The Council On Energy Environment And Water is hiring a Research Analyst for Sustainable Mobility in New Delhi, India. The role involves evaluating microbus deployment and public transport systems in small and medium cities, conducting research and analysis, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates will work on operational and financial frameworks, develop business models, and contribute to policy outputs. The position emphasizes leadership, growth, and collaboration within a supportive environment.
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Designation offered
Research Analyst

Team/ Focus area
Sustainable Mobility - Microbus and Public Transport

Location
New Delhi, India

Reporting to
Programme Lead

Purpose

CEEW seeks to hire a Research Analyst to support and strengthen the Mobility team’s work on microbuses and public transport systems, particularly in small and medium-sized cities. The role will focus on evaluating operational, financial, and institutional frameworks for microbus deployment, identifying implementation challenges, and designing scalable business models for wider adoption. The candidate will conduct in-depth assessments of microbus pilots in collaboration with peer institutes, industry partners, and government stakeholders.

The position will also require a strong understanding of urban governance structures to develop institutional pathways that enable sustainable integration of microbuses into city transport systems. In addition to rigorous analytical work, the candidate will contribute to high-impact policy outputs, stakeholder consultations, and communication materials, helping translate research into actionable strategies for strengthening public transport delivery.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Research and analytical support:

- Conduct techno-economic analyses, operational assessments, and business case evaluations to inform scalable microbus deployment in small and medium-sized cities.
- Assess national and state-level mobility trends to contextualise developments in the microbus and IPT sectors.
- Review policies, regulatory frameworks, and technology pathways to propose technically sound and commercially viable implementation models.
- Design and execute primary research, including questionnaire development, enumerator training, field monitoring, and data validation.
- Conduct literature reviews and synthesise findings into structured reports and high-impact knowledge products.
- Support impact assessments related to electric mobility, including employment, skills development, economic implications, and environmental benefits.

Collaboration and stakeholder engagement

- Develop microbus connectivity and feeder service plans in coordination with local operators, industry partners, and government stakeholders.
- Engage with government officials, industry representatives, and academic institutions to gather insights, validate findings, and strengthen institutional pathways.
- Contribute analytical outputs, including concise insights and compelling data visualisations for stakeholder communications and social media dissemination.
- Support capacity-building initiatives, stakeholder consultations, and knowledge dissemination events.

Programme & Project Assistance

- Assist in project implementation activities across public transport and electric mobility initiatives.
- Prepare presentations, factsheets, and research communication materials to support programme objectives.
- Provide coordination and administrative support for workshops, consultations, and outreach activities, as required.

Selection Criteria

Education and experience:

- Master’s degree with specialisation in transport planning/transportation engineering/urban planning/public policy/ energy or related field.
- Should have a strong research background, including an understanding of bus operation.
- Published peer-reviewed publications or high-impact policy reports.

Key Skills

- Advanced Excel for techno-economic assessments
- Excellent with GIS tools
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to synthesise urban planning/ mobility concepts into policy insights
- Comfort handling tight deadlines
- Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities
- Alignment with CEEW culture: curious, responsible, and impact-driven
- Basic proficiency in Python, R, or STATA is desirable

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

Compensation

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

Application Process

CEEW is an equal chance employer, and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of 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 at the earliest possible time. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We appreciate your interest.