We are seeking a Senior Associate with expertise in technical, analytical, and project implementation aspects of hard-to-abate industrial sectors and/or MSMEs, with a focus on reducing GHG and energy intensity. The role includes advancing circular economy solutions, clean fuel adoption, and the transition to renewable or electric-based thermal systems, along with performance analysis and techno-economic assessment of low-carbon pathways. The ideal candidate will have experience in modelling, research, and project execution, and will contribute to research, policy inputs, and stakeholder engagement while independently managing assignments, mentoring junior team members, and delivering high-quality outputs aligned with organisational goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to research on low-carbon and clean technology pathways for decarbonising energy-intensive and MSME-based industries in India.
• Conduct techno-economic and performance assessments of clean technology solutions for industrial processes in hard-to-abate sectors, including those under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS).
• Develop concept notes and methodologies for offset mechanisms within the Indian and global carbon markets, including innovative ideas under IDC.   
• Conduct detailed IN&OUT mapping of Industrial sectors (prepare the profile for product-mix, energy & emission, fuel mix, technology, stakeholders, contribution to country’s economy, including the country’s NDC commitment if any, Decarbonisation roadmap, etc.) for ODA¹ countries in Asia and Africa continents, through source-driven desk-based research.
• Lead and contribute to advanced research on near-, mid-, and long-term decarbonisation measures, such as CCUS/CCS, hydrogen, electrification, circular economy and recycling, and alternative fuels and feedstocks, across industrial sectors, including innovative financial models.
• Develop research reports, policy briefs, journal papers, and technical publications for reputed national and international platforms.
• Contribute to proposals, concept notes, and new project ideas aligned with emerging decarbonisation trends and national priorities.
• Engage with government agencies, industrial associations, research institutions, and industry stakeholders for data collection, validation, and dissemination of findings.
• Support capacity-building initiatives, training programmes, and technical workshops for sector stakeholders.
• Mentor team members in research methodologies, modelling approaches, and technical writing.
• Stay updated on global advancements in industrial process technologies and utilities, with a focus on green initiatives in hard-to-abate sectors and emerging applications.

(1 ODA [Official Development Assistant] Countries as defined and classified by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development [OECD] to promote economic development in developing nations]

Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent in chemical, petrochemical, or biochemical engineering; industrial chemistry; materials science; metallurgical, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering; or a related field.

Skills and Experience

• Strong academic and research background, with publications in reputed journals or conferences.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in industrial decarbonisation across hard-to-abate sectors and/or MSMEs.
• Experience in mapping and techno-commercial assessment of low-carbon or clean technology pathways.
• Good understanding of industrial processes and associated energy and emission reduction measures.
• Knowledge of the Indian carbon market (CCTS) and/or global mechanisms (e.g. CDM, Gold Standard, Verra), as well as climate policies such as EU CBAM and NDCs.
• Familiarity with industrial energy and emission norms, compliance requirements, and sustainability reporting.
• Experience in developing high-quality research papers and technical reports.
• Exposure to stakeholder engagement, training delivery, or collaboration with government/academic institutions (preferred).
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and generate insights.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Tableau; knowledge of Python, R, or SAS is an advantage for developing economic models.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork, stakeholder consultations, and project activities.

We are seeking a Senior Analyst (fixed-term) to join the Air Quality Policy and Outreach team and contribute 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, field surveys for transport emission inventories.
• 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 the 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 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 integrating socio-economic indicators, tariff structures, and weather parameters to develop robust projections.
• Support the development of DISCOM decarbonisation pathways and GHG accounting frameworks, 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 PLEXOS, GRIDPATH or STELLAR model for energy modelling, with advanced Excel skills.
• 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 an Intern to support secondary research on energy-intensive industrial sectors, with a focus on industrial decarbonisation. The role involves data collection and analysis, techno-commercial assessment of clean and emerging technologies, evaluation of manufacturing processes for energy and GHG reduction opportunities, and review of policy frameworks, compliance standards, and gaps. The Intern will also contribute to sector-level energy and emission benchmarking, analysis of India’s industrial energy/emission profile, and identification of short-, mid-, and long-term decarbonisation strategies aligned with national commitments. The role may include field surveys, stakeholder interactions, and coordination with project teams to support timely deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Conduct source-driven secondary research on large energy-intensive and MSME sectors in India, aligned with the role overview.
• Engage with industrial stakeholders, sectoral OEMs, and other relevant entities to collect data and gain insights.
• Record and organise data in structured MS Excel formats.
• Ensure completeness, consistency, and quality of collected data.
• Assist with data cleaning, validation, and documentation.
• Support the project team’s reporting and deliverable requirements.

Qualifications

Final-year students or recent graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree (or equivalent) in chemical, petrochemical, or biochemical engineering; industrial chemistry; materials science; metallurgical or electrical engineering; or a related field.

Skills and Experience

• Internship or short-term experience in chemical plants, refineries, pharmaceuticals, or related sectors, including associated energy systems (preferred).
• Familiarity with environmental compliance, sustainability practices, or energy efficiency initiatives.
• Basic understanding of GHG accounting, energy audits, or environmental impact assessments.
• Knowledge of mass transfer, heat transfer, reaction engineering, and process design.
• Willingness to undertake technical and policy research in energy-intensive industrial sectors.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Tableau; knowledge of Python, R, or SAS is an advantage for developing economic models.
• Ability to assess industrial operations and identify innovative solutions and approaches.
• Strong teamwork and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.

Duration

3–6 months (extendable based on performance and project requirements)

We are seeking a technically strong professional to join the Strategic Initiatives team as a Senior Analyst for Biomanufacturing and Bioeconomy Systems. The role will focus on developing research strategies and implementation of pathways related to industrial biotechnology, bio-based manufacturing, and emerging bioeconomy systems. The candidate will work on interdisciplinary projects that include life cycle analysis, systems modelling, policy analysis, industrial ecosystem assessment, stakeholder engagement, and strategic roadmap development to help India transition to a sustainable and globally competitive biomanufacturing ecosystem. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct life cycle assessments and techno-economic assessments for biomanufacturing technologies, including biologics, industrial biotechnology, precision fermentation, biomaterials, and bio-based products
• Support the development of analytical frameworks, technical reports, policy briefs, and roadmaps
• Assess manufacturing, feedstock, and scale-up requirements for emerging biomanufacturing systems
• Work with government, industry, academia, startups, and international organisations to collect data, conduct stakeholder consultations, and support collaborative projects
• Present research findings at conferences, workshops, technical forums, and stakeholder consultations
• Publish high-quality reports, journal papers, op-eds, and knowledge on products related to biomanufacturing and sustainable industrial systems
• Support interdisciplinary project coordination and institutional initiatives

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, biochemical engineering, industrial biotechnology, environmental engineering, bioengineering, sustainability, life sciences, or other relevant interdisciplinary disciplines.
• Candidates with demonstrated research or industrial experience in biomanufacturing, industrial biotechnology, fermentation systems, bioeconomy systems, or sustainable manufacturing are preferred.

Skill Set

• Strong fundamentals of biomanufacturing systems, including industrial biotechnology, biologics, fermentation, biomaterials, and bio-based manufacturing pathways
• Familiarity with techno-economic assessment, life-cycle assessment, emissions accounting, and systems analysis approaches
• Strong understanding of bioeconomy policies, biotechnology regulations, biosafety frameworks, industrial sustainability, and global biomanufacturing trends
• Proven ability to perform data analysis and visualisation, and synthesise technical findings into strategic insights and actionable policies
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and stakeholder engagement
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects while collaborating within interdisciplinary teams
• Experience working with government agencies, industry stakeholders, research institutions, or international organisations will be an advantage

Duration

24 months

We are seeking a technically strong and policy-oriented professional to join the Strategic Initiatives team as a Senior Analyst. The role will focus on advancing research and implementation pathways in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS); green hydrogen; renewable energy systems; Power-to-X technologies; circular waste management solutions; and other emerging technologies. The candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary projects involving techno-economic assessment, sustainability assessment, systems modelling, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strategy development to support India’s decarbonisation and net-zero transition.

Responsibilities

• Conduct techno-economic, life cycle, and market assessments for CCUS, green hydrogen, renewable energy integration, and waste-to-energy / value pathways.
• Assess policy, regulatory, financing, and infrastructure requirements for scaling emerging low-carbon technologies in India.
• Support the development of national/state roadmaps, policy briefs, technical reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Engage with stakeholders from government, industry, academia, startups, and international organisations to collect data, conduct consultations, and pursue collaborative initiatives.
• Contribute to proposal development, concept notes, grant applications, and project acquisition efforts.
• Present research findings at conferences, workshops, technical forums, and stakeholder consultations.
• Publish high-quality reports, journal papers, articles, and knowledge products.
• Mentor analysts, junior researchers, or interns and support multidisciplinary team coordination. 

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Energy Science, Renewable Energy, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Sustainability, Climate Science, or other relevant disciplines.
• Candidates with interdisciplinary academic backgrounds and demonstrated research experience in energy transition and decarbonisation will be preferred.

Skill Set

• Strong understanding of advanced and emerging climate technologies (CCUS, green hydrogen, PtX, RE, etc.)
• Familiarity with techno-economic assessment, life cycle assessment, emissions accounting, and systems analysis approaches
• Understanding of climate and energy policies, carbon markets, sustainability frameworks, and emerging global / net-zero policy trends
• Experience in data analysis, modelling, and visualisation using tools such as Python, Excel, or similar platforms
• Ability to synthesise technical findings into actionable policy and strategic insights
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and stakeholder engagement
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects while collaborating within interdisciplinary teams
• Experience working with government agencies, industry stakeholders, research institutions, or international organisations will be an advantage

Duration

24 months

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