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.