Research Consultant – Initiative on Climate, Energy, and Environment – Centre for Policy Research (CPR)

The Centre for Policy Research (CPR) has been one of India’s leading public policy think tanks since 1973. CPR is a non-profit, non-partisan, independent institution dedicated to conducting research that contributes to high quality scholarship, better policies, and a more robust public discourse about the issues that impact life in India.

CPR brings together India’s best thinkers and policy practitioners who are at the forefront of both research and engagement in the policy space, drawing from various disciplines and professional backgrounds. CPR conducts advanced and in-depth research on a wide range of policy-relevant issues, with a focus on India’s 21st-century challenges. Through its research and policymaking engagements, CPR works closely with policymakers in its aim to place India firmly on the path of building a twentyfirst century policy ecosystem.

About the Initiative on Climate, Energy, and Environment
The Initiative on Climate, Energy and Environment (CPR-ICEE) at the Centre for Policy Research produces research, informs public opinion, and generates debate on climate, energy, and environment policy at international, national, and sub-national levels. Its goal is to enhance policy outcomes through informed research and policy dialogue within India and internationally. To know more about the Initiative and its work, visit: https://cprindia.org/research/initiative-on-climate-energy-environment/

Role
The Centre for Policy Research (CPR) invites applications for a Research Consultant to work with its Initiative on Climate, Energy, and Environment (CPR-ICEE). The candidate will be expected to support and further ongoing work on climate policy in the national – and international – context. This will involve conducting research and writing extensively on the role of emissions-economy modelling in policymaking in particular, as well as potentially engaging on topics such as climate finance, carbon markets, and other elements of long-term low carbon development.

Applicants must have demonstrable research interests related to climate policy broadly. This position will require the capacity to work on a number of projects simultaneously, in collaboration with and guidance from CPR-ICEE faculty. There may also be opportunities to work in collaboration with other CPR-ICEE faculty and researchers, should there be overlapping interests. In addition, the candidate may be requested to contribute to the Initiative’s outreach and grant-support activities, as well as broader research discussions within CPR.

Responsibilities

• Conducting literature reviews and original research
• Undertaking quantitative and qualitative data collection using varying research methods as needed
• Drafting academic manuscripts, policy briefs, op-eds, and other forms of dissemination of research
• Assisting with ongoing project work, including engaging with stakeholders, presenting research ideas, and participating in discussions
• Contributing to broader CPR-ICEE activities as required

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in disciplines related to development and environment
• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant work/research experience, with at least one published manuscript
• Demonstrated interest in climate policy; familiarity with emissions-economy modelling is strongly
  preferred
• Familiarity with climate finance and econometric methods is preferred
• Strong competence with MS-Office, including MS-Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Location: New Delhi
Assignment: Full-time six-month contract, with possibility of extension
Salary: Competitive, aligned with candidate’s experience

Application Instructions

Please submit your application, consisting of CV and a brief covering letter, in a single file to:
climate.initiative.cpr@gmail.com

• Please write the following in the subject line: ‘Application: ICEE Climate Consultant’
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Applications will be reviewed immediately on a rolling basis until the position is filled