Job Description

Assist the Project Manager for research on electric mobility, and work with team members and collaborators within and outside WRI on all aspects of project research and knowledge production Engage with government and non-government partners and partners to communicate about ongoing initiatives Present insights/ findings on behalf of WRI India at relevant multi-partner forums Liaise with government partners, academic experts, industry professionals and other external partners to gather primary data, seek collaborations and undertake joint projects Produce project-related presentations, commentaries, blogs and op-eds, reports, policy briefs, grant proposals, working papers and articles to disseminate research, independently and in collaboration with team members Organize, review, and summarize relevant literature and data from multiple sources, under the guidance of the Project lead and team Synthesize recommendations into clear presentations and written reports Conduct data exploration, quantitative research and provide analytical solutions and insights to meet project outputs Contribute and engage with WRI s research community in India and globally Design approaches to address main questions and challenges posed by our research goals and program objectives Qualifications and Requirements we seek: Master s Degree in Transport Engineering or Transport Planning. Post masters- 2 to 4 years of work experience in the area of transport planning, public transport city bus systems, Intermediate Public transport, last mile connectivity, travel demand management, transport policy, capacity building etc You should demonstrate experience in e-bus public transport Fluency in English is required for this position. Regional language would be added advantage. Experience working with Government, civic groups, research institutions and private sector on urban transport projects. Be well-versed with the analytical tools, computer software, literature, they and current developments in sustainable urban transport and road safety Important attributes for this position are innovativeness, independence, confidence, passion, analytical mindset, structured thinking & research-oriented, team-player Lastly, you should subscribe to the principles of sustainable transport and sustainable development Demonstrate analytical skills with hands-on experience in data analytics using python, MySQL and tools. Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods including primary and secondary data collection and analysis. Hands-on experience with spatial analytical tools like Arc GIS/QGIS and any other open-source applications. Generate data visualisations on maps Knowledge of policy analysis and provide data-oriented methodologies to identify gaps and potential areas of reform. Experience in academic writing and publishing to produce high-quality research publications. Writing samples need to be attached with the application.

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