We are seeking a dynamic, skilled, and experienced professional for the position of Analyst/Senior Analyst to join the Energy and Power team at CSTEP and support ongoing work on Just Transition. The Analyst will play a vital role in analysing and assessing the regulatory landscape and policy developments impacting Just Transition in India, particularly in the context of renewable energy development. The role will also involve contributing to the formulation of strategies and recommendations to help achieve India’s Just Transition goals while implementing energy transition policies.

The shortlisted candidate will lead analytical and policy-oriented research on energy transition, with a strong focus on justice and equity. This position requires strong technical, analytical, and policy skills, along with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Research and Analysis
• Lead research on Just Transition pathways for renewable energy (RE) development across Indian states, with emphasis on social, economic, and environmental impacts on affected communities.
• Assess technical, economic, and policy levers to drive fair and inclusive energy transitions, including workforce reskilling, community benefit-sharing, land-use planning, and equitable access to clean energy.
• Evaluate state-level RE characteristics, including resource potential, local economic dependencies, and social vulnerability indicators, to inform and contextualise transition strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with stakeholders at state, national, and community levels to co-develop actionable recommendations for just and equitable RE deployment.
• Prepare policy briefs, technical reports, presentations, and journal articles to share research findings and recommendations.
• Represent the organisation in research forums, energy transition discussions, roundtables, and conferences, providing expert insights and influencing policy conversations.
• Willingness to travel across India to engage with stakeholders and support project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in a relevant field such as law, public policy, economics, environmental studies, or a related social science field. 
• 3–5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: energy transition research, Just Transition planning, renewable energy policy and planning, socio-economic impact assessment, community engagement, data analytics, and policy advocacy and communications.

Skill Set

• In-depth knowledge of India's regulatory framework, policies, and market dynamics in the renewable energy and power sectors, with an understanding of the social and economic impacts of energy transitions.
• Familiarity with energy transition trends, Just Transition best practices, emerging clean energy technologies, and leading sustainability frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory and policy documents and provide strategic recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in preparing presentations and reports.
• Demonstrated experience engaging stakeholders and cultivating effective relationships with regulatory authorities, industry associations, and state-level government agencies.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate within cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and the capacity to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in data analysis and research methodologies.

We are looking for a passionate Full-Stack Web Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with software development skills to build web applications and tools in the AI and Digital Platforms sector. This team is leading the efforts for digital transformation to enable India’s clean energy transition and ensure clean air and a secure and sustainable future for all. The role will involve building and translating UI/UX design wireframes into responsive, high-performance code and developing APIs to support seamless functionality. Collaboration with other developers will be expected, with an active role taken in shaping both the visual design and functional architecture of the application. A strong commitment to problem-solving and the delivery of high-quality, user-centric products will be essential.

Responsibilities

• Determine the structure and design of web pages and develop, test, and maintain software applications using Angular.js and Spring Hibernate
• Create high-quality mockups and prototypes
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Balance functionality with aesthetic design
• Optimise applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Collaborate with web designers to enhance usability
• Ensure web designs are responsive and mobile-optimised
• Identify and fix bugs; continuously improve application performance
• Write functional requirement documents and user guides
• Maintain high graphic standards and ensure brand consistency
• Provide support to team members across various projects as needed

Qualifications

BE/BTech/MCA, with web development experience, ranging from rapid prototyping to building production-ready applications by applying key design principles

Skill Sets

• In-depth knowledge of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Leaflet (or other interactive map libraries), and API integration
• Proficiency in client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks such as Angular
• Strong back-end development skills using Spring Hibernate
• Experience working with relational database management systems such as PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with version control systems in GitHub
• Solid understanding of layout aesthetics and responsive design
• Ability to apply best practices in design principles related to UX, usability, reliability, and performance
• Strong problem-solving, time management, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks