Research Intern – Hydrology

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don’t stand for!) as an employer. So, if the below description strikes a chord, we would love to hear from you!

At CEEW, we build careers in public policy

• We offer strong visionary leadership – with emphasis on research and impact at scale
• We actively promote leadership by initiative
• We celebrate talent and ambition
• You will be surrounded by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow
• You will learn faster than your peers in other organisations
• Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility, come together at CEEW
• You will get best-in-market remuneration
• We provide a safe space for all
• At CEEW, your life is your example for others

Designation offered
Research Intern

Focus Area
Hydrological Modelling

Reporting to
Programme Associate

Duration
2-4 months

Location
New Delhi

Purpose

The CEEW’s sustainable water programme informs policy-making for the sustainable development of water resources and their effective management through research in the areas of: mainstreaming circular economy in used water management through planning for treated water reuse and water bodies rejuvenation; enabling water security under changing climate through developing pathways for resilient water systems and assessing policy coherence for inclusive water and allied resources governance; and water accounting based planning.

CEEW is seeking to hire a Research Intern with a fundamental understanding of hydrological modelling, data collection and analysis, as well as GIS and remote sensing. The intern will primarily be responsible for data collection and analysis, providing support in hydrological modelling and preparing water accounts, along with reviewing relevant national policies, programmes, and other national and international literature related to climate change and water resources management. Candidates with an academic background in water resources, hydrology, remote sensing, or GIS are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Duties and Accountabilities:

Research & Analysis:

• Assist in hydrological modelling (using SWAT, WEAP, etc.), and preparing water accounts.
• Support in data collection and analysis from gridded datasets.
• Undertake data cleaning and sorting.
• Perform systematic review of literature.
• Prepare maps using visual representation tools.
• Any other relevant work as assigned.

Project/Programme Assistance

• Assist with programme implementation, including preparing presentations, factsheets, and other communication materials.
• Assist in effective outreach of research outputs through coordination with the outreach team and engagement with a broader network of stakeholders and concerned policymakers.
• As required, assist senior team members in important meetings and sessions, such as preparing notes and conducting follow-ups.

Selection Criteria

Qualification & Requirements

• Master’s degree (comMaster’s degree (completed or currently pursuing) in Water Resources/Hydrology/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Geography/Geographical Information Systems (GIS), or a related field.pleted or currently pursuing) in Water Resources/Hydrology/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Geography/Geographical Information Systems (GIS), or a related field.

Key Skills

• Competent with hydrological modelling and related assessment.
• Working knowledge of Python.
• GIS and remote sensing skills.
• Rainfall and discharge trend and deviation analysis.
• Should have strong research and writing skills.
• Good presentation skills.

Personality

• Willingness to learn new (research) skills.
• Ability to adapt and deliver under tight deadlines in a professional environment.
• Striving for rigour in research and quality in work output.
• Ability to effectively work in a team.
• Ability to dig deeper into details while keeping a sense of the big picture.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.

CEEW operates in a dynamic environment, and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks.

Compensation

Competitive compensation – commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.

Application

CEEW is an equal opportunity employer and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.