Research Analyst

About the job

About us WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. Job Highlight: The Food, Land and Water Program at WRI India is seeking a Research Analyst to lead a comprehensive assessment of technologies and solution packages that address post-harvest loss (PHL) and food waste across the food supply chain in India. A key focus is assessing viability and investment opportunity, including mapping private finance relevant to PHL and food waste solutions. What will you do: I. Research (80%) • Develop evidence-based research on post-harvest loss (PHL) and food waste technology solutions in India. This will include building analytical frameworks, mapping technologies, and generating decision-ready insights on what works where and why, covering PHL technologies supply-chain-wise and food waste solutions aligned to the food waste hierarchy. • Lead desk-based synthesis of scientific literature and authenticated reports/standards to assess technology performance, operational requirements, environmental implications, and maturity in India; complement this with structured primary research to validate its feasibility and implementation constraints. • Develop viability and investment analysis for shortlisted solutions, including unit economics, business models, utilization/supply reliability risks, and replication pathways; identify key evidence/MRV requirements that improve bankability. • Produce high-quality knowledge products (reports, briefs, toolkits, scoring frameworks) that translate findings into actionable recommendations for cities, businesses, investors, and implementation partners. II. Partnerships, engagement and communication (20%) • Engage and coordinate with relevant stakeholders across the food supply chain and waste ecosystem to inform and validate the assessment and support pilot design readiness. • Take active part in program related events and support implementation activities such as convenings, roundtables, workshops, and stakeholder meetings. • Support development of communication and outreach materials, and support in timely progress reporting. What will you need: • Master’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, environmental science, waste management, food systems, circular economy, or related fields. • 2-4 years of experience in one or more of: post-harvest systems, food waste management, circular economy technologies, and/or sustainability assessment. • Strong research and writing skills; ability to create clear decision tools. • Strong stakeholder engagement and interviewing skills. Potential Salary and Benefits: • INR 9,50,000 to INR 12,50,000 Per Annum Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Research
• Sustainability
• Food Systems
• Stakeholder Engagement

Qualifications

• Master’s degree

Preferred Technologies

• Research
• Sustainability
• Food Systems
• Stakeholder Engagement

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Term Insurance
• Employee Assistance program
• Flexible work schedule
• Learning culture
• Rest and Recharge weeks

About the company

WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development.