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 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

We are looking for a Geospatial Analyst to conduct spatial analysis and support research on climate, energy, and sustainability issues. The role will involve managing and analysing complex spatial datasets, developing GIS methodologies, and creating maps, dashboards, and visualisations. The candidate will work closely with researchers and policy experts and contribute to research reports, policy briefs, and academic publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spatial analyses to support project objectives and address research questions.
• Manage and process large and complex spatial datasets using GIS tools such as GEE, ArcGIS Pro, and QGIS.
• Develop and refine GIS research methodologies, ensuring scientific rigour and reproducibility.
• Create maps, dashboards, and data visualisations for reports, presentations, and interactive web applications.
• Collaborate with researchers and policy experts to integrate geospatial insights into broader research initiatives.
• Contribute to and author research reports, policy briefs, and academic publications.
• Maintain clear documentation of data sources, methodologies, and analytical workflows.

Qualifications and Experience

• A master’s degree in geography, GIS, environmental science, data science, or a related field with at least 1 year of relevant professional experience; or a bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in conducting spatial analyses and leading GIS projects from conception to completion.

Skill Set

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A genuine interest in applying geospatial skills to climate, energy, and sustainability issues
• Familiarity with Google Earth Engine (GEE) for accessing and processing satellite imagery is desirable
• Basic programming skills, preferably in Python, including tools such as Pandas, GeoPandas, and Rasterio
• Understanding of remote-sensing concepts, including spectral indices such as NDVI and NDBI, will be preferred
• Working knowledge of Geo-AI and machine learning techniques
• A portfolio of academic or personal projects, such as a GitHub repository or online map portfolio, would be an added advantage

Duration

24 months

We are looking for an Analyst to support the Adaptation and Risk Analysis team in research and project activities related to multi-hazard risk assessment, climate risk, and hazard modelling. The role will involve working with geospatial, climate, and hazard datasets; supporting flood and extreme precipitation risk assessments; and contributing to the development of analytical outputs, technical reports, and other project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Support hazard modelling and risk assessment for floods, extreme precipitation events, and other climate-related hazards.
• Conduct geospatial analysis using ArcGIS/QGIS for hazard mapping, vulnerability assessment, and risk analysis.
• Support the development of hazard susceptibility and risk maps using statistical and machine learning approaches.
• Assist in the pre-processing, analysis, and visualisation of geospatial and climate datasets using Python/R.
• Compile, process, and manage datasets from sources including satellite observations, climate datasets, and other relevant sources.
• Support the use of hydraulic and hydrological modelling tools for hazard assessment.
• Contribute to literature reviews, methodological development, and research related to hazard and climate risk modelling.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, presentations, documentation, and other project outputs.
• Collaborate with team members and support project activities, as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–1 years of relevant experience, including academic or project experience in hazard assessment, climate risk, hydrology, geospatial analysis, or related areas.
• Demonstrated interest in working on research and projects related to natural hazards, climate risks, and adaptation.

Skill Set

• Basic understanding of natural hazards and climate risk assessment.
• Proficiency in GIS software, particularly ArcGIS or QGIS, is required.
• Basic programming skills in Python or R are required.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Knowledge of hydraulic or hydrological modelling tools such as HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, or similar tools would be an advantage.
• Experience with remote-sensing data processing would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with climate datasets, including rainfall, temperature, climate indices, and other hazard drivers, is preferred.
• Experience handling geospatial and climate datasets would be useful.
• Familiarity with statistical or machine learning approaches for hazard susceptibility and risk mapping would be an advantage.

Duration

24 months