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Key Responsibilities: As an integral part of the Ola Mobility Institute (OMI) team, you will be supporting the Centre for Clean Mobility on the subject of EVs through research on the overall sector. Your scope of work includes:1 . Research Conduct relevant, cutting-edge, and scientifically robust socio-economic and political research on issues and developments on and around electric mobility, charging infrastructure development, integration of renewable energy in mobility, vehicle to grid etc.Maintain the lead on electric vehicle technology trends and the associated policy ecosystem globally for utility in electric mobility and its complementarity with energy storage to unlock its full potential.Examine the contributions needed for low carbon and less polluting energy sources for mobility and propose policy changes to align it with India’s net zero ambitions.Lead the development of knowledge frameworks taking the shape of flagship reports, AI/ML-powered tools and dashboards, white papers, issue briefs, policy briefs, etc. for the state government’s use.2 . Strategic engagements and communications Contribute to and guide national-level, state-level and city-level policies on adoption of OMI Foundation’s knowledge frameworks through sustained engagement.Foster and strengthen relationships with state and city governments on projects OMI Foundation can implement and demonstrate tangible impact.Advance collective understanding on clean mobility through curation of policy dialogues, participation at events hosted by relevant stakeholders, release of multimedia content like explainer videos and podcasts, publishing of opinion editorials in the media, engagements on social media, etc.Skills and qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in one or more of the following disciplines: renewable energy, electrical/ electronics/ transport/ civil engineering, public policy, urban/ environmental planning other related fieldsOver 1 to 2 years of experience in electric vehicle technology and/or policy research, strategic engagements & communications, public policy & advocacy, preferably, within research organization/think tank, corporate public policy, public administration, law firm, trade associations or non-governmental organizations, international/ multilateral organizations, media houses, etc. would be good to have.