Research & Analysis

• Conduct data exploration, quantitative research and provide customized analytical solutions and insights to meet project requirements
• Work with project teams to assess and organize complex data assets from a variety of sources for spatial modeling
• Develop and execute Python and Google Earth Engine scripts for data acquisition, processing, and analysis
• Advise staff and partners on geospatial analyses and visualizations on request

Technical Support & Outreach

• Develop data visualization dashboards, interactive web-maps, storyboards that help in communicating complex data and insights into captivating visual outputs
• Prepare professional visualizations to be leveraged in presentations, publications, and online platforms

• Experience with coding, particularly Python, R, Javascript
• Experience with Google Earth Engine is a strong plus
• Experience in spatial analysis and modeling (e.g., use of ArcGIS Spatial Analyst tools, Model Builder, Python scripting, SQL or equivalent)
• Experience in handling publicly available GIS datasets, crowd-sourcing platforms such as Open Street Maps and remote-sensing databases

Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport

At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 10 integrated solutions to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.

Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai. As India’s biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded, and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens’ everyday lives.

About the Internship

Healthy Cities for Adolescent Program

WRI India in collaboration with the Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA) program - A global Foundation BOTNAR initiative that aims to enhance the health and well-being of adolescents in secondary cities through multi-stakeholder, community-centered and -led interventions. It intends to facilitate greater voice and participation of adolescents in city planning to create Safe, Vibrant and Healthy Public Places.