We are seeking an Intern to support secondary research on energy-intensive industrial sectors, with a focus on industrial decarbonisation. The role involves data collection and analysis, techno-commercial assessment of clean and emerging technologies, evaluation of manufacturing processes for energy and GHG reduction opportunities, and review of policy frameworks, compliance standards, and gaps. The Intern will also contribute to sector-level energy and emission benchmarking, analysis of India’s industrial energy/emission profile, and identification of short-, mid-, and long-term decarbonisation strategies aligned with national commitments. The role may include field surveys, stakeholder interactions, and coordination with project teams to support timely deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Conduct source-driven secondary research on large energy-intensive and MSME sectors in India, aligned with the role overview.
- Engage with industrial stakeholders, sectoral OEMs, and other relevant entities to collect data and gain insights.
- Record and organise data in structured MS Excel formats.
- Ensure completeness, consistency, and quality of collected data.
- Assist with data cleaning, validation, and documentation.
- Support the project team’s reporting and deliverable requirements.
Qualifications
Final-year students or recent graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree (or equivalent) in chemical, petrochemical, or biochemical engineering; industrial chemistry; materials science; metallurgical or electrical engineering; or a related field.
Skills and Experience
- Internship or short-term experience in chemical plants, refineries, pharmaceuticals, or related sectors, including associated energy systems (preferred).
- Familiarity with environmental compliance, sustainability practices, or energy efficiency initiatives.
- Basic understanding of GHG accounting, energy audits, or environmental impact assessments.
- Knowledge of mass transfer, heat transfer, reaction engineering, and process design.
- Willingness to undertake technical and policy research in energy-intensive industrial sectors.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Tableau; knowledge of Python, R, or SAS is an advantage for developing economic models.
- Ability to assess industrial operations and identify innovative solutions and approaches.
- Strong teamwork and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Duration
3–6 months (extendable based on performance and project requirements)
