Project Associate – Sustainability

Position: Project Associate – Sustainability

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Experience: Entry Level

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About RICH (Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad):

Launched in 2017 as a first-of-its-kind initiative by the Government of Telangana, RICH has been established to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications by enabling collaboration among research and academic institutions, industry, startups, hospitals and government bodies. RICH also serves as Hyderabad’s Science and Technology Cluster, under a national initiative led by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. In this capacity, RICH drives multidisciplinary projects to address complex local and national challenges.

For more information, please visit our website: https://rich.telangana.gov.in/careers.html

The Clusters work towards achieving the following broad objectives:

·     To increase India’s national & global S&T competitiveness.

·     To become regional solution providers for local industry & government.

·     To create shared S&T ecosystems in India.

RICH aims to catalyse an ecosystem that empowers innovators to transform scientific research into impactful solutions that generate wealth, employment, and create social good, and strives to foster innovation that advances society, through effective use of science and technology.

Position Overview:

Project Associate- MSME Energy Transition

Roles & Responsibilities:

State Dashboard Management

o  Update and manage the Telangana State Dashboard for all RAMP-related activities.

Technology Playbook Creation

o  Research and compile existing and emerging technologies, including those developed by startups, to support MSME energy transition.

Startup Grand Challenge Support

o  Assist in planning and executing state-level startup challenges aimed at solving MSME sector problems.

MSME Outreach & Onboarding

o  Reach out to MSMEs, engage them actively, and onboard them into RICH-organized events and initiatives under the RAMP Program.

Team & Project Support

o  Support the core team in documentation, communications, reporting, and event coordination as required.

Eligibility Criteria:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Masters in Sustainability or a relevant subject from recognized university.

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Preferred Skills:

o  Interest in innovation, MSMEs, sustainability, and startup ecosystems

o  Strong communication and interpersonal skills

o  Familiarity with MS Office/Google Workspace tools

o  Eagerness to learn, adapt, and work in a team environment

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RICH is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from passionate and diverse individuals.