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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