Intern, Electric Mobility

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Program Overview: Sustainable Cities and Transport at WRI India Ross Center

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Job Highlight: Electric Mobility Intern

The Electric Mobility team supports Indian cities in their transition to low carbon through applied research, tools, and expert advice. WRI India seeks a motivated Intern to provide support on research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement for a project enabling an equitable and inclusive electric vehicle (EV) transition for Karnataka’s automotive manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist 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 stakeholders in Karnataka, including automotive industry, industry associations, skilling agencies, and local & state government representatives.
• Organize, review, and summarize relevant literature and data from multiple sources.
• Synthesize recommendations into clear and compelling presentations and written reports.
• Produce project-related presentations, commentaries, blogs, op-eds, reports, policy briefs, grant proposals, working papers, and articles.
• Conceptualize and conduct events and capacity building activities.
• Design and create innovative problem-solving approaches to address research goals and program objectives.
• Contribute and engage with WRI’s research community in India and globally.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Strong communication skills and language proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking) in English, Hindi, and Kannada.
• Good working knowledge of 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.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in sustainable transportation, public policy, climate policy, urban or transport planning, environmental studies, or related fields.
• Prior experience in sustainable mobility and/or in Karnataka’s automotive sector is a bonus.

Location: Hubballi/ Dharwad / Belgaum, Karnataka

Stipend: INR 25,000 per month

Duration: 3 months

Documents to be Attached

• Cover letter explaining how academic background and skills meet requirements.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Writing samples.
• Reports.