Research Intern- Sustainable Mobility
Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
Research Intern- Sustainable Mobility
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 – Sustainable Mobility
Reporting to: Research Analyst / Programme Lead
Location: Hybrid
Duration: 2 months, starting from May 2026
Purpose:
CEEW seeks to engage Research Intern to support the Sustainable Mobility Team in delivering a theory-based evaluation of investment portfolio in India’s e-mobility sector. The role will involve research, data synthesis, and stakeholder engagement to assess market-level changes and socio-economic impacts across the e-mobility ecosystem.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Support literature reviews and secondary data compilation on India’s e-mobility sector.
Assist in analysing different e-vehicle segment and developing relevant indicators (adoption, affordability, market shaping, industry datasets).
Contribute to data collection efforts, including identifying stakeholders, preparing interview materials, and documenting key insights.
Help synthesize qualitative and quantitative findings into concise, actionable outputs for the evaluation.
Support review and validation of findings, including cross-checking with existing datasets and sector knowledge.
Assist in coordination with partners and stakeholders, leveraging CEEW’s networks where required.
CEEW operates in a dynamic environment and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks.
Shortlisting Criteria
Education and experience
Master’s degree with specialisation in urban/regional planning, urban management, transport planning, transport engineering, energy, public policy and related fields
Candidates with prior research experience of conducting desk-top research and managing on-site work are desirable.
A basic understanding of the electric vehicle sector in India would be appreciated.
Key skills
Must have strong research skills – capability to carry out literature review is a key requisite, familiarity with research methods is a bonus
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working with software programmes such as MS Office, GIS are preferred
Willingness to conduct frequent field visits/meetings with stakeholder
Willingness to work on multi-disciplinary projects
Experience in dealing with stakeholders (industry, academic, government etc.) preferred
Application Process
Interested candidates are requested to send their CV and cover letter (in one pdf) to jobs@ceew.in with 'Application: Research Intern – Sustainable Mobility’ as the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest.