We are seeking a dynamic, technically strong professional to join the Energy Policy and Regulations team at CSTEP as a Senior Analyst. The role will involve leading and supporting work on electricity demand forecasting, with a strong focus on integrating socio-economic and weather-related drivers of demand. The candidate will also contribute to GHG accounting for DISCOM decarbonisation and city-level net-zero planning. This is a high-impact opportunity to work on policy-relevant research and contribute meaningfully to shaping India’s energy transition.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to research and analytical studies on electricity demand forecasting across national, state, DISCOM, and feeder levels, integrating socio-economic indicators, tariff structures, and weather parameters to develop robust projections.
- Support the development of GHG accounting frameworks for DISCOMs and city-level net-zero planning, including emission baseline estimation, scenario analysis, and decarbonisation pathway assessment.
- Track and analyse distribution sector policies, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies; generate strategic insights through data analytics and quantitative modelling to inform evidence-based policy recommendations.
- Collaborate with state and national stakeholders to co-develop and advance actionable recommendations.
- Prepare policy briefs, technical reports, presentations, and journal articles to effectively communicate research findings.
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to travel within India to engage with stakeholders and support project requirements (travel requirements may vary by project).
Qualifications
Master’s degree in a relevant field such as energy economics and sustainable energy.
Skill Set
- Proven experience in electricity demand forecasting, incorporating socio-economic, tariff, and weather drivers across national, state, DISCOM, or feeder levels.
- Strong understanding of the Indian power sector, particularly DISCOM operations and regulatory frameworks.
- Proficiency in data analysis and quantitative modelling, with advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of R and/or Python.
- Knowledge of GHG accounting and decarbonisation approaches for DISCOMs and city-level net-zero planning.
- Familiarity with emerging energy technologies, including EVs, rooftop solar, distributed energy resources, and energy efficiency.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical analysis into clear, policy-relevant insights.
- Ability to support end-to-end project delivery, including proposals, analysis, and reporting.
- Capability to work across technical and policy domains and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
We are seeking a Senior Analyst (fixed-term) to join the Air Quality Policy and Outreach team, contributing to emission inventory development, techno-economic analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyse datasets from government sources, field surveys, and stakeholder consultations.
- Develop bottom-up emission inventories across all sectors.
- Apply basic GIS knowledge in the context of air pollution emission inventories; independently use QGIS to generate gridded emission inventory maps at city and hyperlocal scales.
- Assist with, and where possible lead, transport emission inventory field surveys.
- Conduct policy gap analysis and assess drivers of policy change through literature review and stakeholder engagement.
- Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and training programmes to strengthen understanding of air pollution risks.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary projects, including proposal development, report writing, and project execution.
- Support the Air Quality sector’s capacity-building programmes.
- Develop air quality indicators relevant to Indian contexts, working closely with the Atmospheric Composition Observations and Modelling teams.
- Prepare documentation and technical reports.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or Atmospheric Sciences.
- Master’s degree in Public Policy may be considered, provided the candidate has a minimum of 3 years’ experience in air quality management within a leading research organisation.
Skill Set
- Well versed in NCAP, city action plans, XV Finance Commission reporting, and air quality management and policy in India.
- Expertise in financial modelling and techno-economic assessment will be an advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in Kannada, Odia, Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi (Gurmukhi), or another regional language will be an advantage.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in programming languages and data analysis tools, such as GIS, Python, or R.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review data, identify patterns, and draw logical conclusions.
- Good understanding of mitigation technologies, with demonstrated experience in cost analysis.
Duration
24 months (fixed term)
We are seeking a Senior Analyst (fixed-term) to join the Air Quality Policy and Outreach team, contributing to emission inventory development, techno-economic analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyse datasets from government sources, field surveys, and stakeholder consultations.
- Develop bottom-up emission inventories across all sectors.
- Apply basic GIS knowledge in the context of air pollution emission inventories; independently use QGIS to generate gridded emission inventory maps at city and hyperlocal scales.
- Assist with, and where possible lead, transport emission inventory field surveys.
- Conduct policy gap analysis and assess drivers of policy change through literature review and stakeholder engagement.
- Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and training programmes to strengthen understanding of air pollution risks.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary projects, including proposal development, report writing, and project execution.
- Support the Air Quality sector’s capacity-building programmes.
- Develop air quality indicators relevant to Indian contexts, working closely with the Atmospheric Composition Observations and Modelling teams.
- Prepare documentation and technical reports.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or Atmospheric Sciences.
- Master’s degree in Public Policy may be considered, provided the candidate has a minimum of 3 years’ experience in air quality management within a leading research organisation.
Skill Set
- Well versed in NCAP, city action plans, XV Finance Commission reporting, and air quality management and policy in India.
- Expertise in financial modelling and techno-economic assessment will be an advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in Kannada, Odia, Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi (Gurmukhi), or another regional language will be an advantage.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in programming languages and data analysis tools, such as GIS, Python, or R.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review data, identify patterns, and draw logical conclusions.
- Good understanding of mitigation technologies, with demonstrated experience in cost analysis.
Duration
24 months (fixed term)
We are seeking a Senior Associate/Research Scientist within the Air Quality Observations team. The role is suited to early-career or aspiring scientists with expertise in atmospheric chemistry and air quality measurements, and a strong interest in translating research findings to inform air quality policy.
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct air pollution studies using reference- or research-grade gas monitors, aerosol characterisation equipment (including AMS/ACSM), and networks of lower-cost air sensors.
- Formulate research questions and undertake data analysis to address them.
- Develop data analysis tools and packages, as required, in collaboration with the AI/ML and Digital Applications teams.
- Develop proposals and draft technical reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
- Deliver lectures as part of capacity-building workshops for external stakeholders, including government officials and non-specialists.
- Present at national and international conferences, and participate in or organise workshops.
- Mentor junior researchers in data analysis and report writing.
Qualifications
PhD in Engineering or a related Science discipline, with doctoral research in air pollution, atmospheric chemistry, or a related field.
- Senior Associate: PhD with 0–3 years of postdoctoral experience.
- Research Scientist: PhD with a minimum of 6 years of postdoctoral experience.
Skill Set
- Demonstrated experience in operating, maintaining, and applying AMS/ACSM or similar advanced instruments, and/or deploying and managing large networks of low-cost sensors to characterise urban and regional air pollution.
- Familiarity with air quality management frameworks and practices will be an advantage.
- Experience in proposal development and leadership of field campaigns, including managing and mentoring research staff, will be an advantage.
- Proficiency in Python, R, or Igor Pro for data analysis and visualisation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in high-quality journals and presentations at international conferences.
Duration
2 years (fixed term; extendable based on performance and continued funding)
We are seeking a Senior Associate/Research Scientist within the Air Quality Observations team. The role is suited to early-career or aspiring scientists with expertise in atmospheric chemistry and air quality measurements, and a strong interest in translating research findings to inform air quality policy.
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct air pollution studies using reference- or research-grade gas monitors, aerosol characterisation equipment (including AMS/ACSM), and networks of lower-cost air sensors.
- Formulate research questions and undertake data analysis to address them.
- Develop data analysis tools and packages, as required, in collaboration with the AI/ML and Digital Applications teams.
- Develop proposals and draft technical reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
- Deliver lectures as part of capacity-building workshops for external stakeholders, including government officials and non-specialists.
- Present at national and international conferences, and participate in or organise workshops.
- Mentor junior researchers in data analysis and report writing.
Qualifications
PhD in Engineering or a related Science discipline, with doctoral research in air pollution, atmospheric chemistry, or a related field.
- Senior Associate: PhD with 0–3 years of postdoctoral experience.
- Research Scientist: PhD with a minimum of 6 years of postdoctoral experience.
Skill Set
- Demonstrated experience in operating, maintaining, and applying AMS/ACSM or similar advanced instruments, and/or deploying and managing large networks of low-cost sensors to characterise urban and regional air pollution.
- Familiarity with air quality management frameworks and practices will be an advantage.
- Experience in proposal development and leadership of field campaigns, including managing and mentoring research staff, will be an advantage.
- Proficiency in Python, R, or Igor Pro for data analysis and visualisation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in high-quality journals and presentations at international conferences.
Duration
2 years (fixed term; extendable based on performance and continued funding)
We are seeking a Senior Communication Officer to manage day-to-day communication efforts and translate complex research from the Energy and Power sector at CSTEP into clear, engaging, and impactful narratives. The role requires strong storytelling skills, a solid understanding of the policy ecosystem and think tank environment, and the ability to design and execute content and engagement strategies. Acting as a liaison between research and outreach teams (Communication and Policy Engagement), the candidate will ensure effective knowledge dissemination across platforms while contributing to institutional outputs and stakeholder engagement initiatives and events.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute creative engagement strategies aligned with the organisation’s and sector’s goals.
- Translate and repurpose technical research into audience-specific content (blogs, social media, website copy, and outreach materials).
- Build, maintain, and actively manage a stakeholder database, and design targeted communication initiatives to drive effective engagement.
- Track policy developments, events, and emerging ecosystem conversations, and leverage these to inform communication and support research visibility.
- Monitor and analyse digital performance metrics using insights to refine and strengthen communication strategies.
- Collaborate closely with editors, designers, and researchers to ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and visual identity across all outputs.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Climate Science, Urban Studies, or a related field
- Prior experience in journalism (preferably sustainability or solutions journalism), think tanks, policy organisations, or other knowledge-driven institutions
Skill Set
- Strong writing and storytelling skills with clarity, accuracy, and audience needs.
- Ability to manage multiple communication streams, coordinate across teams and functions, and operate effectively in a fast-paced research and public policy environment
- Comfortable working with scientific, environmental, and policy content.
- Ability to synthesise complex research, data, and policy insights into clear, accurate public-facing narratives, with strong attention to fact-checking.
- Experience in social media management, content optimisation (SEO), and digital publishing.
- Strong execution and organisational skills, including managing follow-ups, trackers, and workflow processes.
- A critical thinker with a proactive, learning-oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively within teams.
We are seeking a Senior Communication Officer to manage day-to-day communication efforts and translate complex research from the Energy and Power sector at CSTEP into clear, engaging, and impactful narratives. The role requires strong storytelling skills, a solid understanding of the policy ecosystem and think tank environment, and the ability to design and execute content and engagement strategies. Acting as a liaison between research and outreach teams (Communication and Policy Engagement), the candidate will ensure effective knowledge dissemination across platforms while contributing to institutional outputs and stakeholder engagement initiatives and events.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute creative engagement strategies aligned with the organisation’s and sector’s goals.
- Translate and repurpose technical research into audience-specific content (blogs, social media, website copy, and outreach materials).
- Build, maintain, and actively manage a stakeholder database, and design targeted communication initiatives to drive effective engagement.
- Track policy developments, events, and emerging ecosystem conversations, and leverage these to inform communication and support research visibility.
- Monitor and analyse digital performance metrics using insights to refine and strengthen communication strategies.
- Collaborate closely with editors, designers, and researchers to ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and visual identity across all outputs.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Climate Science, Urban Studies, or a related field
- Prior experience in journalism (preferably sustainability or solutions journalism), think tanks, policy organisations, or other knowledge-driven institutions
Skill Set
- Strong writing and storytelling skills with clarity, accuracy, and audience needs.
- Ability to manage multiple communication streams, coordinate across teams and functions, and operate effectively in a fast-paced research and public policy environment
- Comfortable working with scientific, environmental, and policy content.
- Ability to synthesise complex research, data, and policy insights into clear, accurate public-facing narratives, with strong attention to fact-checking.
- Experience in social media management, content optimisation (SEO), and digital publishing.
- Strong execution and organisational skills, including managing follow-ups, trackers, and workflow processes.
- A critical thinker with a proactive, learning-oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively within teams.
We are seeking a Communication Officer to manage day-to-day communication efforts and translate complex research at CSTEP into clear, engaging, and impactful narratives. The role requires strong storytelling skills, a solid understanding of the policy ecosystem and think tank environment, and the ability to design and execute content and engagement strategies. Acting as a liaison between research and outreach teams (Communication and Policy Engagement), the candidate will ensure effective knowledge dissemination across platforms while contributing to institutional outputs and stakeholder engagement initiatives and events.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute creative engagement strategies aligned with the organisation’s goals.
- Translate and repurpose technical research into audience-specific content (blogs, social media, website copy, and outreach materials).
- Build, maintain, and actively manage a stakeholder database, and design targeted communication initiatives to drive effective engagement.
- Track policy developments, events, and emerging ecosystem conversations, and leverage these to inform communication and support research visibility.
- Monitor and analyse digital performance metrics using insights to refine and strengthen communication strategies.
- Collaborate closely with editors, designers, and researchers to ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and visual identity across all outputs.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Climate Science, Urban Studies, or a related field
- Prior experience in journalism (preferably sustainability or solutions journalism), think tanks, policy organisations, or other knowledge-driven institutions
Skill Set
- Strong writing and storytelling skills with clarity, accuracy, and audience needs.
- Ability to manage multiple communication streams, coordinate across teams and functions, and operate effectively in a fast-paced research and public policy environment.
- Comfortable working with scientific, environmental, and policy content.
- Ability to synthesise complex research, data, and policy insights into clear, accurate public-facing narratives, with strong attention to fact-checking.
- Experience in social media management, content optimisation (SEO), and digital publishing.
- Strong execution and organisational skills, including managing follow-ups, trackers, and workflow processes.
- A critical thinker with a proactive, learning-oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively within teams.
We are seeking a Communication Officer to manage day-to-day communication efforts and translate complex research at CSTEP into clear, engaging, and impactful narratives. The role requires strong storytelling skills, a solid understanding of the policy ecosystem and think tank environment, and the ability to design and execute content and engagement strategies. Acting as a liaison between research and outreach teams (Communication and Policy Engagement), the candidate will ensure effective knowledge dissemination across platforms while contributing to institutional outputs and stakeholder engagement initiatives and events.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute creative engagement strategies aligned with the organisation’s goals.
- Translate and repurpose technical research into audience-specific content (blogs, social media, website copy, and outreach materials).
- Build, maintain, and actively manage a stakeholder database, and design targeted communication initiatives to drive effective engagement.
- Track policy developments, events, and emerging ecosystem conversations, and leverage these to inform communication and support research visibility.
- Monitor and analyse digital performance metrics using insights to refine and strengthen communication strategies.
- Collaborate closely with editors, designers, and researchers to ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and visual identity across all outputs.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Climate Science, Urban Studies, or a related field
- Prior experience in journalism (preferably sustainability or solutions journalism), think tanks, policy organisations, or other knowledge-driven institutions
Skill Set
- Strong writing and storytelling skills with clarity, accuracy, and audience needs.
- Ability to manage multiple communication streams, coordinate across teams and functions, and operate effectively in a fast-paced research and public policy environment.
- Comfortable working with scientific, environmental, and policy content.
- Ability to synthesise complex research, data, and policy insights into clear, accurate public-facing narratives, with strong attention to fact-checking.
- Experience in social media management, content optimisation (SEO), and digital publishing.
- Strong execution and organisational skills, including managing follow-ups, trackers, and workflow processes.
- A critical thinker with a proactive, learning-oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively within teams.
