Junior Program Associate- Climate-Energy-Economic Modelling

Our mission and values:

WRI s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Program Overview for Climate, Economics & Finance (CEF)

At WRI India, we believe tackling the climate crisis demands bold ideas, in-depth research, and transformative action. Through collaboration and strategic partnerships, we bridge the gap between knowledge and impact, ensuring data-driven solutions drive meaningful and scalable change. TheClimate, Economics, and Finance (CEF) Programleverages cutting-edge analysis, innovative tools, and real-world implementation to inform India s low-carbon transition one that istechnologically viable, economically feasible, socially inclusive, and nature-positive.

Who We Are

At WRI India, we believe that solving the climate crisis requires bold ideas, rigorous analysis, and effective communication and action. As part of theClimate, Economics, and Finance (CEF) Program, we work on pioneering research and innovative solutions to accelerate India'sjust and equitable low-carbon transition.

Our goal

To ensure that India s path to Net Zero is not just technically feasible, but also economically viable and socially inclusive.

About the Role

Do you have a knack for coding, appreciateopen-source philosophy and enjoy working on problems related to in climate, energy, and economicsJoin our dynamic team to develop an innovative, game changing, interactive model that can genuinely impact the world around us.

In this role, you will:

• Co-create an indigenous, open-source, climate-energy-economy model. Picture yourself fuelling a coding revolution and steering society towards a sustainable future.

If you re passionate about blending data-driven insights with climate and energy modelling, this job is practically written for you!

How your day will unfold:

• Research & Modelling
• Dive into literature and gather key insights and data about climate and energy sector policies and regulations at national and state levels.
• Lead scripting efforts in R and Python to build, debug, and perfect the model.
• Handle, analyse, and interpret large datasets related to the climate and energy sector and its key subsectors across regions.
• Set up, run, and debug various scenarios within our open-source model. Youll basically be the person making sense of what happens when the numbers meet reality.
• Collaborate with the team to craft compelling, interactive visualizations in R that transform complex model outputs into engaging and insightful stories.

Qualifications and Requirements we seek:

Educational Background

• Bachelor s or master s degree indata science, computer engineering, statisticsor another quantitative fields.

Experience & Skills

• 0-1 year of experience in climate-energy-economy modelling. If you're just getting started, were excited to help you grow!
• Proficiency in analytical tools, especially R or Python, is essential.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Passionate about climate action, sustainability, and impactful change.