Group Head - Industrial Decarbonisation

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead CSTEP's work on industrial decarbonisation. As a Group Head, you will be responsible for a team that would be assessing and evaluating interventions to reduce GHG emissions in large industries as well as MSMEs.

 

Responsibilities

 

Research

 

• Identify and prioritise GHG mitigation interventions (technical, economic, and policy) across Indian industries with a focus on MSMEs.
• Formulate research goals and pathways for the Industrial Decarbonisation team in the chosen priorities.
• Generate ideas and establish cross-sectoral interdisciplinary research projects, programmes, and themes.
• Undertake high-quality research and author reports, policy briefs, journal papers, and presentations.
• Develop strategies to align with the organisation’s vision/mission.

 

Engagement

 

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders among the technology-, research-, and policy-oriented communities.
• Represent the organisation at conferences, workshops, and other events.

 

 

Qualifications

 

• Master's or higher degree in a relevant field, such as technology, science, engineering, or public policy.
• A BEE-certified energy auditor would be preferred.

 

 

Experience

 

• More than 10 years of experience working in the field of industrial decarbonisation.
• Proven expertise in working across sectors and disciplines, and in leading teams.

 

 

Skill Set

 

• Deep understanding of industrial decarbonisation technologies and their associated techno-economics.
• Diversified exposure across industries, especially MSMEs.
• Technical knowledge of energy efficiency (EE), emissions accounting in industries, EE measures and interventions, and industrial processes.
• Functional knowledge of carbon markets (both domestic and international).
• Sound understanding of cluster-based approach for MSME decarbonisation, with knowledge of cluster design and resource sharing.
• Proven track record of publishing research reports, articles, or other scholarly work and presenting them at conferences.
• Strong network of contacts in the technology, research, and policy communities of industrial decarbonisation.
• Proven track record of managing teams and energy managers/auditors and overseeing energy audits.
• Strong critical thinking skills.

 

 

Date of Joining

 

Within one month of selection. Immediate joining preferred.

 

 

Location

 

Delhi or Bengaluru

 

 

How to apply

 

Please send an email to careers@cstep.in with the subject 'Application: Group Head (Industrial Decarbonisation)' with a copy of your updated CV and a cover letter.