Intern - Electric Mobility

Overview

Support the Electric Mobility team on research, analysis and stakeholder engagement for a project enabling an equitable and inclusive electric vehicle (EV) transition for Karnataka's automotive manufacturing industry.

What you'll do

• Assist the Project Manager in conducting primary and secondary research on the transition from internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV) to EVs in the Indian automotive sector and specifically in Karnataka.
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders in Karnataka, including automotive industry stakeholders, industry associations, skilling agencies and local and state government representatives, to communicate about ongoing initiatives, collect primary data, seek collaborations and undertake joint initiatives.
• Organize, review and summarize relevant literature and data from multiple sources, under the guidance of the Project lead and team.
• Synthesize recommendations into clear and compelling presentations and written reports.
• Produce project-related presentations, commentaries, blogs and op-eds, reports, policy briefs, grant proposals, working papers and articles to disseminate research and analysis, independently and in collaboration with team members.
• Conceptualize and conduct events and capacity building activities required for the project, in collaboration with the team.
• Design and create innovative problem-solving approaches to address key questions and challenges posed by research goals and program objectives.
• Contribute and engage with WRI's research community in India and globally.

What you'll need

• A Master's degree in automotive/EV engineering, sustainable transportation, public policy, climate policy, environmental studies or related fields.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Strong communication skills and language proficiency (reading, writing and speaking) in English and Hindi.
• Good working knowledge of the sustainable mobility domain, electric vehicle segment, automotive sector and energy transition.
• Excellent research, analytical writing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in sustainable mobility and/or in Karnataka's automotive sector.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka.
• Stipend: INR 25,000 per month.
• Duration: 3 months.
• Documents to attach: cover letter explaining how your academic background and skills meet the requirements, curriculum vitae, writing samples and reports.
• A writing test is conducted with final candidates.