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 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, and feeder levels, integrating socio-economic indicators, tariff structures, and weather parameters to develop robust projections.
• Support the development of GHG accounting frameworks for DISCOMs and city-level net-zero planning, 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 data analysis and quantitative modelling, with advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of R and/or Python.
• 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and stakeholder-oriented professional to drive coordination with diverse stakeholders in the development of high-impact IT applications. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of IT application development, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling them to build trust, influence decisions, and effectively align cross-functional stakeholders.

This role sits within the AI and Digital Platforms function, which leverages data and advanced digital technologies, including AI and machine learning, to deliver impactful solutions in clean energy, air quality, and climate action, contributing to building a secure, sustainable, and future-ready society.

Responsibilities

• Analyse requirements and translate them into features for digital applications and products
• Conduct quality checks to ensure applications meet functional and user requirements
• Engage with stakeholders, coordinate with partners, and drive alignment to achieve project outcomes
• Manage stakeholder expectations, collaborate with development teams to deliver on commitments, and ensure a high standard of user satisfaction
• Provide technical support for product demonstrations, capacity-building workshops, and outreach activities

Qualifications

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in computer applications or a related field

Skill Set

• Strong understanding of web application architecture, development lifecycle, and digital technologies
• Ability to gather and analyse stakeholder requirements and translate them into application features
• Working knowledge of application deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and drive outcomes

Duration

11 months