We are looking for a Senior Associate (Built Environment Specialist) to lead research on Karnataka’s and India’s buildings sector, with a focus on affordable housing and developing scalable low-carbon pathways. The role involves driving systemic transformation through robust scientific approaches—from on-site data collection and digital twin development to life-cycle assessments—and translating research insights into actionable policies through close engagement with government agencies, industry partners, and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead research activities, including data collection, literature reviews, and quantitative analyses, to assess energy demand, thermal comfort, and emissions in the buildings sector.
- Develop and apply life-cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies to quantify embodied and operational carbon in building prototypes.
- Oversee on-site performance monitoring to establish real-world energy and comfort baselines.
- Synthesise research findings to create scalable models projecting energy use and emissions across affordable housing schemes.
- Track emerging trends in urban and buildings sector policies, construction technologies, and sustainability standards.
- Engage with experts, government stakeholders, contractors, and communities to co-create practical, evidence-based solutions.
- Organise and facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and roundtables to ensure research relevance and policy impact.
- Disseminate research outcomes through technical reports, policy briefs, journal publications, and interactive dashboards.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in architecture, urban planning/design, civil engineering, building science, or a related sustainability field, with 5-8 years professional experience in sustainable built environments, building performance analysis, construction materials, and/or policy research.
Skill Set
- Hands-on experience with building energy modelling software and/or life-cycle assessment (LCA) tools, with the ability to apply these for low-carbon building design and analysis.
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, fieldwork, and translating technical research into actionable insights for policy and implementation.
- Applied understanding of the buildings sector, including construction materials, energy demand, and thermal comfort principles.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities, with proficiency in technical analysis such as energy modelling, LCA, or data science.
- Experience with data analysis and scripting tools (e.g., Python, R) will be an advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across government, industry, and academia.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work both independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with India’s urban development and affordable housing ecosystem, and awareness of relevant policies and standards.
- Experience or interest in system dynamics, policy modelling, or on-site building performance monitoring will be beneficial.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard analytical tools.
- Proficiency in spoken Kannada will be considered an asset.
We are seeking a creative and confident 2D animator to join our Communication and Policy Engagement (CPE) team. This full-time role is focused on translating research, policy insights, and sectoral work into clear, engaging 2D animated visual stories for diverse audiences. The role demands strong fundamentals of animation, discipline in following research-based content, and the ability to simplify complex ideas without distorting facts.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualise, storyboard, and produce high-quality 2D animated videos for social media, campaigns, reports, and documentaries.
- Create explainer animations, infographics, and motion graphics aligned with research content and policy narratives.
- Translate complex research and data into clear, visually engaging animated stories.
- Develop short-format animated content optimised for social and digital platforms.
- Collaborate closely with researchers, writers, and communication specialists to ensure accuracy and clarity in visual storytelling.
- Manage the animation workflow from storyboarding to final animation delivery.
- Adapt long-form content (reports, webinars, and presentations) into short, animation-led outputs.
- Maintain visual consistency with CSTEP’s brand guidelines across all animated content.
- Experiment with AI-assisted animation and motion design tools to improve efficiency and storytelling quality.
- Support basic visual design or static graphic requirements when needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Animation, Design, Media Studies, Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field.
Skill Set
- Strong fundamentals in 2D animation principles (timing, easing, motion flow, and visual hierarchy).
- Proficiency in Adobe After Effects (mandatory).
- Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for asset creation and preparation.
- Experience in motion graphics, animated infographics, and explainer-style animations.
- Good sense of composition, colour, pacing, and visual storytelling.
- Ability to storyboard and visualise scripts or research inputs effectively.
- Familiarity with social media animation formats (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.).
- Interest or experience in AI-based animation or motion tools (e.g. Runway and Pika Labs) is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured briefs without deviation.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to take feedback constructively.
For this post, we are seeking candidates with expertise in weather/chemistry transport modelling, and satellite data analysis and visualisation. The applicant must have experience working with the Weather Research and Forecasting model with Chemistry (WRF-Chem) and/or the Comprehensive Air Quality Model with Extensions (CAMx) on High-Performance Computing (HPC) platforms. She/he should also have experience working with satellite datasets (e.g. MODIS and TROPOMI) and should be proficient in high-level programming languages for data processing.
The Senior Associate will work on WRF-CAMx and/or WRF-Chem or equivalent modelling systems to perform model inter-comparison and validation using satellite/ground-based measurements, make adjustments to the model setup to improve model performance, and assist in preparing model inputs for use in reduced-complexity model(s).
Responsibilities
- Develop, configure, and optimise regional-scale chemical transport models (e.g. WRF-Chem and WRF-CAMx) on HPCs.
- Analyse and validate model outputs against ground-based and satellite measurements.
- Create data visualisations and effectively communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Generate new ideas leading to project proposals and contribute to/lead project reports/journal articles/Op-Eds, etc.
- Participate in relevant conferences and workshops, as required.
Qualifications
- PhD in a discipline related to air pollution, atmospheric chemistry, meteorology, or equivalent.
- Should have studied chemistry/atmospheric chemistry and meteorology as part of the Master’s degree/PhD coursework.
- Minimum two years of research experience in WRF-Chem, CAMx and/or any chemical transport model during PhD.
Skills set
- Experience with CTMs: Hands-on experience with WRF-Chem/WRF-CAMx, or similar CTMs.
- Data Analysis Skills: Ability to analyse model outputs and validate them with measurement data using statistical methods
- Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python for data analysis and visualisation, shell scripting for running models, FORTRAN to debug model code.
- High-Performance Computing: Familiarity with Linux/Unix and running CTM simulations on HPC systems.
- Ability to handle large volume of datasets (NetCDF, HDF, GRIB, ASCII, geo-referenced data).
- Should have published peer-reviewed journal articles in international journals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings, writing reports/journal articles, and contributing to proposals.
The candidate must be well versed in the technical and policy aspects of energy storage and its application in the energy and power sector. She/he should meet the requirements related to deliverables and project schedule, and should coordinate and communicate effectively with internal and external teams to meet the project objectives.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research related to the field of energy storage
- Undertake economic analysis in the areas of energy and power sector such as energy storage, renewable energy, electric mobility, electricity transmission and distribution, to support policy decisions
- Conduct research related to least cost resource planning for different states
- Conduct research related to load flow, short-circuit, reliability, and contingency analysis for both transmission and distribution
- Develop financial/ econometric models pertaining to energy and power sector
- Compile energy market data, analyse market trends, including demand, supply and price projections
- Establish communication and coordinate for data/analysis with relevant stakeholders(government, industry, and academia) for energy and power sector
- Document and publish the research findings in detailed reports, journals and conferences, op-eds, newsletters
Qualifications
MTech in energy/power or its equivalent in a related field.
Skill Set
- Ability to produce high-quality research reports, white papers, journals, policy briefs, etc.
- Willingness to travel frequently to collect necessary data and discuss study findings.
- Willingness to undertake technical and policy research in the energy domain.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Competence in using power system planning tools, as well as in using software and statistical tools (Python, R, SAS, tableau, SPSS, etc.) to develop economic models and derive results.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a multi-functional team.
- Expertise in carrying out least-cost resource planning for power sector, power flow
- analysis, power electronics, cost-benefit, life-cycle cost, impacts, forecasting, market
- penetration, and consequences analyses of energy
- Expertise in carrying out load-flow, short-circuit, reliability, and contingency analysis in relevant power system software
- Prepare medium to long-term energy sector outlook reports for various states
- Willingness to undertake technical and policy research in energy domain
- Experience working with generating companies, distribution utilities, renewable nodal agencies, regulatory commissions, ministries and government bodies
We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our finance team. This role will support day-to-day finance and accounting activities and contribute to the efficient functioning of financial operations.
Responsibilities
- Post accounting entries and maintain books of accounts in Tally and Excel.
- Process payroll and manage TDS deductions and filings.
- Prepare donor/project financial reports and budgets.
- Support statutory and internal audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate with internal teams for expense documentation and reporting.
- Handle bank-related transactions, including cheques and online/offline transfers.
- Manage bill processing and reconciliation.
- Perform bank reconciliations on a regular basis.
- Undertake other accounting and finance-related tasks as required.
Qualifications
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in commerce or accounting
Skill Set
- Strong knowledge of Tally and MS Excel, along with an understanding of accounting standards, donor reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with not-for-profit accounting practices and related financial processes will be an added advantage.
- Good understanding of finance-related statutory guidelines and regulatory requirements.
We are seeking a technically skilled Analyst to join our Energy Policy and Regulations team. The role focuses on distribution-system planning and operations, particularly load-flow analysis and involves assessing the impact of emerging technologies at the sub-distribution level. The Analyst will develop data-driven insights to support reliable DISCOM operations while contributing to policy-relevant research on India’s energy transition. The position also requires a strong understanding of the Indian power sector, along with the ability to manage project deliverables and communicate findings effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead research on distribution network load flows to assess impacts of DRE integration, EV uptake, rooftop solar, and optimal sizing/siting of BESS at feeder and DT levels.
- Track and analyse policies, regulations, and emerging technologies in the distribution sector to generate data-driven insights for decision-making.
- Evaluate state-level power system characteristics, including load curves and planning criteria, to inform infrastructure upgrade needs.
- Collaborate with state and national stakeholders to develop and advance actionable recommendations.
- Produce policy briefs, technical reports, presentations, and journal articles to communicate findings.
- Travel across India, as required, to support stakeholder engagement and project execution.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Energy and Power Systems.
Skill Set
- Experience with distribution network modelling and simulation tools (e.g. DIgSILENT and Python/R-based energy models) or transmission planning studies.
- Strong understanding of DISCOM regulations, distribution planning criteria, and demand forecasting practices in India.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies such as EVs, rooftop solar, energy efficiency, and solarised agricultural pumps.
- Strong analytical and research skills, with proficiency in data analysis and the ability to interpret complex policy and regulatory documents.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, along with strong presentation skills.
