We are looking for a Senior Associate with a strong understanding of both the technical and policy dimensions of energy storage and its applications in the energy and power sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality outputs within project timelines, while effectively coordinating and communicating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on energy storage technologies and their applications in the energy and power sector.
• Undertake technical analyses related to the sizing and siting of energy storage systems in distribution networks.
• Perform techno-economic assessments of energy storage, renewable energy, electric mobility, and electricity transmission and distribution systems to support policy and planning decisions.
• Contribute to least-cost resource planning studies for states, including load flow, short-circuit, reliability, and contingency analyses across transmission and distribution networks.
• Develop financial, economic, and econometric models relevant to the energy and power sector.
• Compile and analyse energy market data, including demand, supply, and price trends and projections.
• Engage with stakeholders across government, industry, and academia to support data collection, analysis, and project implementation.
• Document and disseminate research findings through reports, journal publications, conference papers, policy briefs, op-eds, and newsletters.

Qualifications

• MTech in Energy, Power Systems, or a related field, with 5–6 years of relevant professional experience in power systems and energy modelling.
• PhD in Energy, Power Systems, or a related field is desirable.

Skill Set

• Demonstrated experience in preparing high-quality research outputs, including white papers, journal articles, policy briefs, technical reports, and other publications
• Expertise in conducting load-flow, short-circuit, reliability, and contingency analyses using relevant power system software
• Strong experience in distribution network modelling and the integration of energy storage systems
• Proven capability in least-cost resource planning, power flow analysis, power electronics, cost–benefit and life cycle cost assessments, forecasting, market penetration studies, and impact analyses in the energy sector
• Experience in preparing medium- to long-term energy sector outlooks and planning studies for states and utilities
• A strong interest in undertaking technical and policy research in the energy and power sector
• Experience working with generation companies, distribution utilities, renewable energy agencies, regulatory commissions, ministries, and government bodies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, is expected
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel as required for stakeholder consultations, data collection, and dissemination of research findings
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, along with the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Experience with software tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS®E, GridPath, and analytical tools including Python, R, SAS, Tableau, or SPSS will be an advantage
• Familiarity with power system planning and optimisation tools will be preferred