Research Intern – Energy Transitions

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Research Intern – Energy Transitions

Terms of reference

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don’t stand for!) as an employer. So, if the below description strikes a chord, we would love to hear from you!

At CEEW, we build careers in public policy

● We offer strong visionary leadership – with emphasis on research and impact at scale

● We actively promote leadership by initiative

● We celebrate talent and ambition

● You will be surrounded by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow

● You will learn faster than your peers in other organisations

● Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility, come together at CEEW

● You will get above-market remuneration

● We provide a safe space for all

● At CEEW, your life is your example for others

Designation offered

Research Intern

Team/ Focus area

Energy Transitions

Location

New Delhi, India

Duration

6 months

Reporting to

Programme Associate

Purpose

CEEW seeks to hire a research intern for the Circular Economy programme within the Energy Transitions team. This role will focus on developing a circularity measuring framework for clean energy value chains, with a primary emphasis on solar photovoltaic and battery technologies. The position involves conducting literature reviews, compiling and analysing data, and identifying circularity metrics and indicators across different stages of these value chains. The intern will also assist in coordinating communication with relevant industry actors and researchers to ensure that the indicators reflect emerging best practices and technological developments.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with organisations developing innovative circular solutions for solar and battery sectors, as well as with government stakeholders shaping India’s circular economy agenda. It is well suited for candidates interested in building strong analytical, data, and public policy skills in the context of sustainable energy transitions.

Job duties and accountabilities

Research

● Lead data collection and compilation related to circularity indicators for clean energy value chains, including solar PV and batteries.

○ This involves gathering, organising, validating, and managing datasets from diverse sources of methodologies, metrics, and stakeholder inputs.

○ Identify and prioritise critical circularity metrics for the solar PV and battery value chains by assessing their relevance, data availability, and alignment with national circular economy objectives and global benchmarks.

● Support the development of a circularity measuring framework for the clean energy value chains using the compiled data and analysis conducted.

● Synthesise research findings into clear, accessible formats, including Word documents and presentations, to support internal discussions and external dissemination.

● Assist with additional research work under the Circular Economy programme as required, contributing to analysis, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.

Programme Assistance

● Assist with project implementation, including help with preparing presentations, spreadsheets, and other communication material.

● Support efforts to use new media platforms for wider dissemination of CEEW's work and, in turn, closer engagement with the key stakeholders.

Selection Criteria

Qualification

Enrolled in or completed a bachelor’s/master's degree in science, engineering and allied fields.

Work experience

● 0-1 years of experience.

● Desirable - Prior experience or familiarity with evaluating circularity metrics and ISO 59020, conducting indicator assessments, and using lifecycle or material flow based analytical approaches.

Key skills

● Candidates must have strong

○ research background

○ communication skills (verbal and written)

● Desirable skills

○ quantitative data analysis skills with practical experience using tools such as Material Circularity Indicator (MCI) by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

“If you are passionate about applying your theoretical and technical skills to solve challenging problems in the circular economy, reach out to us.”

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 to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by the industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.

Application Process

CEEW is an equal opportunity 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.