Intern, Air Quality, Sustainable Cities

The World Resources Institute (WRI) is seeking an intern for the Air Quality, Sustainable Cities program in India. The role involves air quality monitoring, data analysis, and mapping pollution hotspots in various cities. Candidates should be self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a background in Science. This position offers the chance to contribute to urban environmental initiatives and support clean air goals, requiring on-site work in multiple locations.
Who we are and what we do?

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. WRI India’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. 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 organisation. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport

At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 10 integrated solutions to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.

Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you

collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As India’s biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens’ everyday lives.

About your Role:

Air pollution is one emerging as one of the major concerns for India. WRI India is working with 10 prominent cities of India to mitigate emissions at source (construction sites, paved/unpaved roads, etc.) and to support cities to achieve National Clean Air Programme goals under WRI India’s Accelerator for Clean Air Actions (ACAAS) Program. Hence, WRI India is looking for interns to work on air quality monitoring, mapping of air pollution hotspots and data analysis of emissions in multiple cities.

WRI India requires a self-motivated, smart, detail oriented and highly organized individual. This is a position for someone looking to work in air quality management.

How Your day will unfold:

You will handle a range of responsibilities. Some of the key responsibilities will include:
• To perform primary surveys within the city to collect data on air pollution sources identify issues across varied sectors.
• To perform air pollution hotspot mapping and data analysis through site visits and data analysis.
• To support the team in all on field air pollution monitoring, measurement, instrumental deployment, on site operations and activity data collection.
• To support the team in events and capacity building activities.
• Technical report and paper writing.
• Contribute to project documentation, including reports, presentations and summaries.
• Support team coordination and communication during field activities.
• Coordination for logistics and support during major events and workshops.
• Any other task coming from project goals.

Qualifications and Requirements we are looking for:
• Master’s degree completed/pursuing in a Science subject (Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Urban Planning/Urban Design preferable) or a related discipline, with experience/interest in air quality monitoring are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Proficiency in GIS, Microsoft 360 is preferable.
• Working knowledge on data analysis and presentation tools like PowerBI, MATLAB, Python is desirable.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-cultural, global workplace.
• Someone who can work independently, with little direction and guidance.
• Strong surveying and analytical capabilities.
• Ready to travel locally when needed.
• Interns need to bring their own laptops and arrange for internet in field (for basic communication).

Stipend: 25000 Per Month

Location: General, India (Agra, Gurugram, Gorakhpur, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Indore, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai)

Duration: 2 to 3 months

List of Documents to be attached:
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. You will be required to take a writing/analytical test.

Applications will be received until this position is filled.