We are seeking an Intern to support land-use and land-cover (LULC) classification and greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory development to establish a baseline and monitor changes in land use, carbon stocks, emissions, and removals at the Gram Panchayat level. The position will support climate mitigation and adaptation planning and carbon accounting and assist in identifying opportunities for emission reduction and

carbon sequestration. The role may include field surveys, stakeholder interactions, and coordination with project teams to support timely deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys, GPS-based ground-truthing, and accuracy assessment of LULC maps for project locations.
• Support the development of a baseline for carbon stock/sequestration assessment for project landscapes using relevant IPCC guidelines and methodologies.
• Prepare GIS maps, carbon sequestration potential area maps, and calculation templates and contribute to technical reports.
• Coordinate with project teams, government departments, research institutions, and CSO partners.

Qualifications

Final-year students or recent graduates pursuing a master’s degree (or equivalent) in Agriculture, Climate Science, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Forestry, or a related discipline.

Skill Set

• Internship or short-term experience in the development of GHG inventories, including carbon emissions and carbon stocks (preferred).
• Basic understanding of LULC classification, Random Forest-based change detection, accuracy assessment, and ground-truth validation.
• Experience in QGIS, Google Earth Pro, and Microsoft Excel sheets.
• Teamwork and time-management skills, with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read, speak, write, and understand Telugu (Preferred).

Duration

3–6 months

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join the Air Quality Policy and Outreach team at CSTEP. This role involves contributing to air pollution studies, developing strategies for government stakeholders, and producing high-quality research outputs. The role involves statistical analysis, developing and applying mathematical models, preparing emissions inventories, and applying key economic concepts. It also involves analysing and visualising data to generate actionable insights and ensuring timely delivery of project outputs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct action-focused research, including stakeholder mapping, engagement, and policy analysis.
• Develop emissions inventories for different polluting sectors.
• Perform policy gap analysis and examine drivers of policy change through literature reviews and stakeholder feedback.
• Assist the team in multidisciplinary projects, proposal writing, report writing, and project development.
• Work on industrial emissions, including surveys and field visits.
• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and training programmes to develop a comprehensive understanding of air pollution risks.
• Develop air quality indicators relevant to the Indian context, working closely with the Atmospheric Composition Observations and Modelling teams.

Qualifications

Master’s/PhD degree in Environmental Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Sciences, Public Policy, Statistics, or relevant fields.

Skill Set

• Sound knowledge of NCAP, city action plans, 15th Finance Commission reporting, and air quality management and policies in India.
• Clear understanding of how to develop emissions inventories for air pollutants across different sectors. Experience in industrial emissions estimation is preferred.
• Understanding of recent developments in the air quality sector.
• Good understanding of air pollution mitigation technologies and experience in cost analysis.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in programming languages and data analysis tools such as Python or R. Experience with data visualisation tools such as Tableau and Power BI is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within timelines.
• Willingness to travel, as required, for fieldwork, stakeholder consultations, workshops, and other project activities.

Duration

36 months