Research Intern - Power Markets (Modelling)

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Research Intern – Power Markets

Terms of reference

Designation offered: Research Intern

Duration: 3-4 months

Reporting to: Programme Associate / Programme Lead

Location: New Delhi

Team: Power Markets

Purpose:

CEEW seeks to hire a candidate to conduct research on the systemic impacts of demand-side management strategies on India’s power system. The candidate is expected to assist the team in designing demand-side management scenarios for open-source production cost models. The role will also involve engagement with government, industry and civil society stakeholders at the national and state levels on gathering data and inputs.

CEEW offers an intellectually challenging and conducive work environment focusing on research rigour, innovative thinking, and strategic outreach. We have an interdisciplinary research culture, and its value comes from adopting different methods and connecting the dots across policy and industry verticals to take research to action. We seek a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can interpret complex data and is enthusiastic about translating them into actionable policy recommendations.

Responsibilities and accountabilities     

Research:

·       Gather and analyse high-frequency historical data on electricity demand for an Indian state

·       Conduct a literature review on the estimated/projected growth in energy demand and changes in the load profile due to specific policies for the state

·       Design 2-3 scenarios for annual energy demand and hourly load profile for the state based on reasonable assumptions on the impacts of various policies

·       Carry out / assist the team in carrying out production cost simulation for the demand-side management scenarios

·       Present the analysis through memos and/or presentations for validation and finalisation of assumptions and scenarios

·       Assist the team in running the production cost model and extract and analyse the results

·       Assist in preparing high quality research reports/papers/presentations/fact sheets and other material based on the results

Programme assistance

·       Participate in weekly team meetings and assist with preparing minutes.

·       Accompany the other team members for meetings with other stakeholders; prepare minutes of the meetings and assist with relevant follow up.

Selection Criteria:

Educational qualification

·       Enrolled in or completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering/power system operations or related programmes.

Key skills

·       Strong quantitative research skills

·       Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word

·       Proficiency in R/Python for data analysis will be an advantage

·       Insightful and concise writing in English

·       Keen interest in issues related to the power sector and economic policy

Personality

·       Keen interest in policy analysis, regulations, and governance.

·       Striving for rigour in research and quality in work output.

·       Ability to drive research with minimum assistance.

·       Ability to dig into details while keeping the broader objectives and big picture in view.

·       Willingness to learn, grow and develop on the personal and professional front at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve.

·       Ability to work across teams in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment

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

Compensation

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