Internship Opportunity: GeoAnalytics Intern – Shaping the Future of Sustainable Indian Cities
Organization: World Resources Institute India (WRI India)
About WRI India: A Legacy of Impact-Driven Research
World Resources Institute India (WRI India), legally registered as the India Resources Trust, stands as a premier independent research organization with a profound and urgent mission: to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development across the nation. We provide the objective data, innovative tools, and practical proposals necessary to move human society toward a future where we live in harmony with our planet. Our work ensures that Earth’s environment is protected and can continue to provide for the needs and aspirations of both current and future generations.
By bridging the critical gap between high-level research and on-the-ground implementation, WRI India translates powerful ideas into transformative, actionable solutions. Our efforts are dedicated to a triple objective: protecting the earth’s natural systems, promoting sustainable and equitable livelihoods, and enhancing overall human well-being. Inspired by and affiliated with the World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research leader, WRI India leverages a network of international expertise while maintaining a sharp, localized focus on India’s unique challenges and opportunities. With a dynamic team of over 250 researchers spread across our offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, we cultivate a culture of rigorous inquiry, collaborative problem-solving, and tangible impact.
Program Overview: The WRI India Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
The internship is anchored within the WRI India Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, the nation’s largest urban-focused think-and-do tank. We are committed to accelerating transformative urban initiatives that have the power to reshape Indian cities into thriving, equitable, and low-carbon ecosystems that are good for both people and the planet.
Our approach is holistic and integrated, focusing on ten key solution areas for urban challenges—from urban mobility and energy efficiency to water management and urban development. Through applied research, the development of cutting-edge analytical tools, hands-on advisory services, and by activating our vast network of global and local experts, we support city governments, communities, and businesses in making informed decisions. Working at the Ross Center offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow alongside a diverse set of change agents—city planners, engineers, economists, and policymakers—who are all dedicated to the common goal of building better urban futures.
The Role: GeoAnalytics Intern
We are seeking a passionate and technically skilled GeoAnalytics Intern to become an integral member of our Sustainable Cities GeoAnalytics team. This is not a passive observational role; you will be actively engaged in a variety of data-driven analyses across our core practice areas. You will leverage a multitude of data sources, information systems, and your technical expertise to help inform critical urban infrastructure choices and design principles. You will collaborate directly with colleagues from diverse professional backgrounds, providing core analytical expertise and crafting customized visualization insights using advanced spatial modeling tools and methods.
Your primary mission will be to transform complex, raw data into clear, actionable insights and compelling solutions. These outputs will directly assist our stakeholders—including city authorities, community groups, and partner organizations—in designing and implementing strategies that enable sustainable, resilient, and equitable city growth.
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Key Responsibilities and Learning Objectives:
Research & Analysis:
- Conduct comprehensive data exploration and quantitative research to provide customized analytical solutions that meet specific project requirements and objectives.
- Collaborate directly with project teams to assess, organize, and manage complex data assets procured from a wide variety of sources, preparing them for robust spatial modeling and analysis.
- Develop, execute, and troubleshoot sophisticated scripts in Python and Google Earth Engine for large-scale geospatial data acquisition, processing, aggregation, and statistical analysis.
- Serve as an internal resource by advising WRI staff and external partners on best practices for geospatial analyses and visualizations upon request.
Technical Support & Outreach:
- Design and develop intuitive data visualization dashboards, interactive web-maps, and narrative storyboards. These tools are critical for translating complex analytical findings into captivating, accessible, and impactful visual outputs for diverse audiences.
- Prepare high-quality, professional-grade maps and visualizations to be leveraged in stakeholder presentations, research publications, WRI’s online platforms, and public outreach materials.
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Qualifications and Requirements We Seek:
Essential:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Geomatics, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, or a directly related field. A Master’s degree is preferred but not mandatory.
- You must be a recent graduate or possess up to 1 year of relevant professional or project-based experience in the Geospatial industry.
- Demonstrated proficiency in industry-standard GIS software platforms, including but not limited to ESRI ArcGIS Desktop 10.x, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, Quantum GIS (QGIS), or similar.
- Foundational experience with programming and scripting for automation and analysis, particularly in Python and/or R. Javascript experience is a significant asset.
- Proven capability in spatial analysis and modeling (e.g., using ArcGIS Spatial Analyst tools, Model Builder, Python scripting, SQL, or equivalent methodologies).
- Experience in working with and processing large, publicly available GIS datasets, leveraging crowd-sourcing platforms like Open Street Maps, and navigating remote-sensing databases (e.g., USGS, Copernicus).
Highly Desirable:
- Hands-on experience with Google Earth Engine is a very strong advantage and will be highly prioritized.
- A portfolio demonstrating previous work in spatial analysis, cartography, and data visualization.
- A keen interest in urban sustainability, climate resilience, and equitable development challenges.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment.
Internship Details:
- Stipend:Â â‚ą25,000 per month
- Location:Â Bhopal
