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

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join the Air Quality Policy and Outreach team at CSTEP. This role involves contributing to air pollution studies, developing strategies for government stakeholders, and producing high-quality research outputs. The role involves statistical analysis, developing and applying mathematical models, preparing emissions inventories, and applying key economic concepts. It also involves analysing and visualising data to generate actionable insights and ensuring timely delivery of project outputs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct action-focused research, including stakeholder mapping, engagement, and policy analysis.
• Develop emissions inventories for different polluting sectors.
• Perform policy gap analysis and examine drivers of policy change through literature reviews and stakeholder feedback.
• Assist the team in multidisciplinary projects, proposal writing, report writing, and project development.
• Work on industrial emissions, including surveys and field visits.
• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and training programmes to develop a comprehensive understanding of air pollution risks.
• Develop air quality indicators relevant to the Indian context, working closely with the Atmospheric Composition Observations and Modelling teams.

Qualifications

Master’s/PhD degree in Environmental Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Sciences, Public Policy, Statistics, or relevant fields.

Skill Set

• Sound knowledge of NCAP, city action plans, 15th Finance Commission reporting, and air quality management and policies in India.
• Clear understanding of how to develop emissions inventories for air pollutants across different sectors. Experience in industrial emissions estimation is preferred.
• Understanding of recent developments in the air quality sector.
• Good understanding of air pollution mitigation technologies and experience in cost analysis.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in programming languages and data analysis tools such as Python or R. Experience with data visualisation tools such as Tableau and Power BI is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within timelines.
• Willingness to travel, as required, for fieldwork, stakeholder consultations, workshops, and other project activities.

Duration

36 months

SAFARI estimates the energy, emissions, and resources implications of achieving developmental goals such as foo