We are looking for a Senior Associate (Built Environment Specialist) to lead research on Karnataka’s and India’s buildings sector, with a focus on affordable housing and developing scalable low-carbon pathways. The role involves driving systemic transformation through robust scientific approaches—from on-site data collection and digital twin development to life-cycle assessments—and translating research insights into actionable policies through close engagement with government agencies, industry partners, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead research activities, including data collection, literature reviews, and quantitative analyses, to assess energy demand, thermal comfort, and emissions in the buildings sector.
• Develop and apply life-cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies to quantify embodied and operational carbon in building prototypes.
• Oversee on-site performance monitoring to establish real-world energy and comfort baselines.
• Synthesise research findings to create scalable models projecting energy use and emissions across affordable housing schemes.
• Track emerging trends in urban and buildings sector policies, construction technologies, and sustainability standards.
• Engage with experts, government stakeholders, contractors, and communities to co-create practical, evidence-based solutions.
• Organise and facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and roundtables to ensure research relevance and policy impact.
• Disseminate research outcomes through technical reports, policy briefs, journal publications, and interactive dashboards.

Qualifications

Master's degree in architecture, urban planning/design, civil engineering, building science, or a related sustainability field, with 5-8 years professional experience in sustainable built environments, building performance analysis, construction materials, and/or policy research.

Skill Set

• Hands-on experience with building energy modelling software and/or life-cycle assessment (LCA) tools, with the ability to apply these for low-carbon building design and analysis.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, fieldwork, and translating technical research into actionable insights for policy and implementation.
• Applied understanding of the buildings sector, including construction materials, energy demand, and thermal comfort principles.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities, with proficiency in technical analysis such as energy modelling, LCA, or data science.
• Experience with data analysis and scripting tools (e.g., Python, R) will be an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across government, industry, and academia.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work both independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with India’s urban development and affordable housing ecosystem, and awareness of relevant policies and standards.
• Experience or interest in system dynamics, policy modelling, or on-site building performance monitoring will be beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard analytical tools.
• Proficiency in spoken Kannada will be considered an asset.

We are looking for an Analyst to lead research and modelling on emission reduction in India’s thermal power sector. The role involves analysing global emission trends and evaluating international technologies and regulatory frameworks for their applicability in the Indian context. You will contribute to the development of India-specific emission reduction strategies by conducting technology feasibility assessments, abatement cost analyses, and evaluating social and environmental impacts. The position also includes designing a standardised proforma to collect and analyse plant-level emission data, supporting India’s 2030 and 2070 decarbonisation goals.

Responsibilities

• Analyse global and national emission trends of thermal power plants and benchmark India’s performance against international standards.
• Evaluate emission control technologies, policies, and regulatory frameworks adopted by leading countries such as China, the United States, and Russia.
• Conduct detailed assessments of India’s thermal power sector, including emission profiles, efficiency levels, and abatement potential.
• Develop India-specific, phased emission reduction strategies aligned with national and global climate targets.
• Perform technology feasibility and abatement cost analyses for advanced and low-emission thermal technologies.
• Assess the social and environmental impacts of proposed mitigation measures and recommend just transition pathways.
• Design and implement a standardised proforma to collect, verify, and analyse plant-level emission data from public and private utilities.
• Collaborate with government agencies, utilities, and research partners to ensure data robustness, analytical accuracy, and policy relevance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, energy, or environmental engineering or a Master’s degree in power systems, energy policy, or sustainability (preferred), with 2–4 years of experience in power sector modelling, emission assessment, or energy policy research.

Skill Set

• Strong understanding of thermal power plant operations, emission processes, and control technologies such as FGD, SCR, supercritical systems, and carbon capture and storage (CCS).
• Proficiency in energy and emission modelling tools (e.g., GridPath, PyPSA, or equivalent analytical platforms).
• Knowledge of global and national policy frameworks, including IEA Net Zero scenarios, UNFCCC methodologies, and India’s CCTS and PAT schemes.
• Experience in data analysis, techno-economic assessment, and marginal abatement cost (MAC) modelling.
• Ability to design standardised data-collection templates (proformas) and manage large, multi-source datasets.
• Strong skills in policy research, benchmarking, and technical report writing for government or multilateral projects.
• Familiarity with environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA) in the power sector.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder coordination skills for engagement with utilities, regulators, and consultants.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to assess biogenic carbon sources and their quantification for effective carbon utilisation (B2C). The role offers a unique opportunity to explore biogenic carbon sources, their geological distribution, and utilisation at various point sources, supporting future technologies in achieving net zero. The candidate will work mainly at the interface of science, geology, and social interventions to support carbon circularity in B2C.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on point and non-point biogenic carbon sources.
• Assess and quantify biomass and waste carbon distribution.
• Perform scenarios for sustainability and market assessments of feedstocks.
• Prepare technical reports, research papers, and presentations.

Qualifications

Pursuing a Master’s degree in science or engineering (chemical, biological, renewable energy, environmental, sustainability, or a related area).

Skill Set

• Strong understanding of carbon and biomass data collection and analysis, technology assessment, and geological mapping.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.

Duration

3–6 months (full-time internship)

We are seeking a Senior Communication Officer to manage day-to-day communication efforts and translate complex research from the Energy and Power sector at CSTEP into clear, engaging, and impactful narratives. The role requires strong storytelling skills, a solid understanding of the policy ecosystem and think tank environment, and the ability to design and execute content and engagement strategies. Acting as a liaison between research and outreach teams (Communication and Policy Engagement), the candidate will ensure effective knowledge dissemination across platforms while contributing to institutional outputs and stakeholder engagement initiatives and events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative engagement strategies aligned with the organisation’s and sector’s goals.
• Translate and repurpose technical research into audience-specific content (blogs, social media, website copy, and outreach materials).
• Build, maintain, and actively manage a stakeholder database, and design targeted communication initiatives to drive effective engagement.
• Track policy developments, events, and emerging ecosystem conversations, and leverage these to inform communication and support research visibility.
• Monitor and analyse digital performance metrics using insights to refine and strengthen communication strategies.
• Collaborate closely with editors, designers, and researchers to ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and visual identity across all outputs.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Climate Science, Urban Studies, or a related field
• Prior experience in journalism (preferably sustainability or solutions journalism), think tanks, policy organisations, or other knowledge-driven institutions

Skill Set

• Strong writing and storytelling skills with clarity, accuracy, and audience needs.
• Ability to manage multiple communication streams, coordinate across teams and functions, and operate effectively in a fast-paced research and public policy environment
• Comfortable working with scientific, environmental, and policy content.
• Ability to synthesise complex research, data, and policy insights into clear, accurate public-facing narratives, with strong attention to fact-checking.
• Experience in social media management, content optimisation (SEO), and digital publishing.
• Strong execution and organisational skills, including managing follow-ups, trackers, and workflow processes.
• A critical thinker with a proactive, learning-oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively within teams.

We are seeking a Communication Officer to manage day-to-day communication efforts and translate complex research at CSTEP into clear, engaging, and impactful narratives. The role requires strong storytelling skills, a solid understanding of the policy ecosystem and think tank environment, and the ability to design and execute content and engagement strategies. Acting as a liaison between research and outreach teams (Communication and Policy Engagement), the candidate will ensure effective knowledge dissemination across platforms while contributing to institutional outputs and stakeholder engagement initiatives and events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative engagement strategies aligned with the organisation’s goals.
• Translate and repurpose technical research into audience-specific content (blogs, social media, website copy, and outreach materials).
• Build, maintain, and actively manage a stakeholder database, and design targeted communication initiatives to drive effective engagement.
• Track policy developments, events, and emerging ecosystem conversations, and leverage these to inform communication and support research visibility.
• Monitor and analyse digital performance metrics using insights to refine and strengthen communication strategies.
• Collaborate closely with editors, designers, and researchers to ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and visual identity across all outputs.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Climate Science, Urban Studies, or a related field
• Prior experience in journalism (preferably sustainability or solutions journalism), think tanks, policy organisations, or other knowledge-driven institutions

Skill Set

• Strong writing and storytelling skills with clarity, accuracy, and audience needs.
• Ability to manage multiple communication streams, coordinate across teams and functions, and operate effectively in a fast-paced research and public policy environment.
• Comfortable working with scientific, environmental, and policy content.
• Ability to synthesise complex research, data, and policy insights into clear, accurate public-facing narratives, with strong attention to fact-checking.
• Experience in social media management, content optimisation (SEO), and digital publishing.
• Strong execution and organisational skills, including managing follow-ups, trackers, and workflow processes.
• A critical thinker with a proactive, learning-oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively within teams.