RA – Industrial Decarbonisation

The International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST), is looking for young professionals to support the organisation’s research in the Industrial Decabonisation programme. 

 About iFOREST  

iFOREST is an independent not-for-profit research and innovation organisation that was established in 2019 to identify, promote and scale up solutions for pressing environment-development challenges in India and other developing countries in Asia and Africa.  

Our work is rooted in regional priorities to accelerate environmental actions at the sub-national level and to improve national policies and plans to support it. Our mission is to address the unique needs of regions by leveraging our resources and expertise to scale up national action and make a global impact. We use our regional knowledge to inform national policy and plans and strengthen international collaboration.  

To achieve our goals, we conduct independent evidence-based research, develop new knowledge and innovative solutions, convene stakeholders to increase awareness and build consensus, and partner with think tanks, civil society, government agencies, philanthropies and industry to scale up solutions.  

The Industrial Decarbonization Programmme  

The Industrial Decarbonization Programme is a part of iFOREST’s flagship initiative on Enabling Energy Transitions. The objective of the programme is to steer a green industry transition to support green growth and green jobs, while improving local environmental conditions and achieving climate goals. The focus is on conducing evidence-based research, including modelling studies to develop comprehensive roadmaps, identify policy solutions and provide technical support for industrial decarbonisation in sectors like steel, fertilizer, cement, bricks and at-risk MSME sectors, as a transition in these sectors will affect the largest number of consumers and enterprises.  

The Programme is strongly focused on technical research and stakeholder engagement (especially with government departments/agencies and the industry) to achieve a green transition of fossil fuel-dependent factories that are associated with various industries.   

Position – Research Associate 

Job Location: Sector 132, Urbtech Trade Center, Noida (Onsite)

About the Role & Responsibilities 

The successful candidate would be responsible for supporting the execution of research for the Just Transition Programme. The comprehensive set of tasks required for leading and executing impactful research and engagement work in this context would broadly entail:

1. Support research projects.
    Undertake primary and secondary research along with team members. This will include:
    a) Conduct onsite-environment monitoring, analysis and reporting- stack emission, ambient air quality, water quality
    b) Collecting information and generating data through primary surveys.
    c) Conduct secondary research
    d) Data collection and
2. Contribute to preparing research reports, policy briefs, and technical documents.
3. Develop presentations for the dissemination of research findings.
4. Support in organizing conferences, meetings, and workshops.
5. Support communication and outreach to the team.
6. Any other task as per team and programme requirements

Required/Relevant Degrees 

1. Bachelors or master’s in environmental engineering, environmental Science and relevant field 

Skills & Competencies 

1. Experience in industrial pollution monitoring & analysis- Stack emission, Ambient air quality and water quality, etc. 
2. Understanding of industrial operation, pollution monitoring and compliance, monitoring equipment, technology and use 
3. Knowledge of Lab-based environmental testing, analysis and reporting 
4. Experience in survey research and analysis 
5. Experience in qualitative and quantitative research, analysis, and delivery of outputs. 
6. Experience in report writing, particularly in research context. 
7. Successful candidate(s) should be open to travel as per the requirement. 
8. Commitment to deadline-driven work and ability to manage time and priorities.
   

Application deadline & instructions 
Immediate opening. Position open until filled.

We encourage candidates to submit their application by clicking on the Apply Now button. If you face any difficulties, you may send your application at [email protected] mentioning the reference code ID/NO-01-12/25 in the subject line.