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Student Researcher
Gurugram, IN Part-time Hybrid
About the role
Wood Mackenzie's Power & Renewables Practice seeks a Part-Time Student Researcher in Gurugram to support global energy market intelligence and the energy transition. You will conduct market research on electricity markets, renewables, storage, grid infrastructure, and policy, support quantitative models and forecasts, analyze power market fundamentals, work with large datasets, and contribute to reports and client deliverables. The role is part-time (>20 hours) over six months starting September 2026, with a hybrid work model and frequent office presence recommended.
What you’ll do
- Conduct market research and analysis on global electricity markets, renewable energy, storage technologies, grid infrastructure, and energy policy
- Support the development of market outlooks, forecasts, and quantitative models used by leading energy companies and investors
- Analyze power market fundamentals including supply-demand dynamics, generation economics, electricity pricing, renewable integration, and emerging technologies
- Work with large datasets using analytical tools to identify trends, generate insights, and support evidence-based research
- Contribute to high-quality reports, presentations, and client deliverables that help shape strategic decisions across the energy sector
- Collaborate with analysts, consultants, and subject matter experts across multiple regions, gaining exposure to global energy markets and best practices
- Learn how advanced modelling, AI-enabled research workflows, and data analytics are transforming energy market intelligence
What you’ll bring
- Studying towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree or professional qualification with a quantitative, statistical, energy, and/or economics focus
- Legal Right to Work in India (Gurugram); no visa sponsorship available
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Great written and verbal communication
- Strong collaboration skills
- Ability to creatively problem-solve
- Willingness to learn about the business from the ground up
Skills
Quantitative analysisQualitative analysisMarket researchData analyticsWritten communicationVerbal communicationCollaborationProblem-solving
Education
Studying towards a Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree or professional qualification with a quantitative, statistical, energy and/or economics focus.