Research Intern, Data & Spatial Analytics
Sattva Consulting
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Job Description
Research Intern, Data & Spatial Analytics
Duration: 6 monthsMode: HybridLocation: Delhi/Mumbai/Bangalore
Who we are
Sattva (www.sattva.co.in) is focused on building and scaling inclusive business models. We work closely at the intersection of business and impact with multiple stakeholders including non-profit organisations, social enterprises, corporations and the funder ecosystem. Today, we work across 16 states in India on the ground and have engaged with leading organisations across the globe through our practice in strategic inputs, realising operational outcomes, impact assessment and co-creation of sustainable models.
About The Project
Join a short-term research internship supporting a project that analyses large-scale and spatial datasets to inform governance and development decisions. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of data science, policy research, and geospatial analytics, contributing to high-impact outcomes.
Who We’re Looking For
- Students or researchers currently pursuing or holding a Master’s, M.Phil., or Ph.D. from a premier institution
- Preferred disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Geography, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, or Related Quantitative Fields
Essential Skills
- Experience working with large datasets (surveys, admin data, or satellite/remote sensing)
- Proficiency in Python / R / SQL / GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS, or GEE)
- Ability to clean, merge, and visualize multi-source data
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to data quality and reproducibility
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to spatial econometrics, machine learning, or geospatial analytics
- Experience in remote sensing, raster analysis, or night-lights data
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Plotly, etc.)
What You’ll Get
- Flexible work hours and location
- Mix of independent work and collaboration with senior researchers
- Opportunity to contribute to high-impact research and publications
We cultivate a supportive and inclusive work environment for all our employees and reinforce diversity in our workplace. All applications regardless of race, religion, caste, color, place of origin, gender, sexuality, disability and age will be welcome and will be fairly evaluated as per the requirements of the role.
Key skills/competency
- Data Analysis
- Spatial Analytics
- Geospatial Information Systems (GIS)
- Python
- R
- SQL
- Machine Learning
- Remote Sensing
- Data Visualization
- Policy Research
How to Get Hired at Sattva Consulting
- Research Sattva Consulting's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their social impact focus.
- Tailor your resume for data analytics: Customize your resume to highlight experience with large datasets, Python/R/SQL, GIS tools, and quantitative research relevant to the Research Intern, Data & Spatial Analytics role.
- Showcase spatial analytics projects: Prepare to discuss specific projects where you applied geospatial analytics, machine learning, or remote sensing to real-world problems during your interviews.
- Demonstrate analytical problem-solving: Be ready to articulate your approach to cleaning, merging, and visualizing multi-source data, emphasizing attention to data quality and reproducibility.
- Highlight your passion for impact: During interviews, express genuine interest in Sattva Consulting's mission of building inclusive business models and informing development decisions.
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