We are seeking a Senior Analyst (fixed-term) to join the Air Quality Policy and Outreach team, contributing 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, transport emission inventory field surveys.
• 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 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 looking for a Senior Analyst to join the Renewables team at CSTEP. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in the technical, analytical, and research-oriented aspects of the renewable energy (RE) sector, with a particular focus on solar photovoltaics, performance analysis, and techno-economic assessments. The candidate should demonstrate experience in advanced modelling, research publications, and project execution, and be capable of contributing to high-impact research, policy inputs, and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires the ability to independently manage research assignments, mentor junior team members, and deliver high-quality outputs aligned with organisational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to advanced research on renewable energy technologies, with a focus on solar PV systems.
• Conduct techno-economic assessments of RE systems, including modelling, simulation, and performance evaluation using tools such as PVSyst and HOMER.
• Undertake analytical studies on system performance, degradation mechanisms, and optimisation strategies under varying climatic conditions.
• Develop high-quality research outputs, including technical reports, policy briefs, journal publications, and conference papers for national and international platforms.
• Contribute to proposal development, concept notes, and new project ideas aligned with emerging RE trends and national priorities.
• Engage with stakeholders, including government agencies, DISCOMs, research institutions, and industry partners, for data collection, validation, and dissemination of findings.
• Support capacity-building initiatives, training programmes, and technical workshops for sector stakeholders.
• Mentor team members in research methodologies, modelling approaches, and technical writing.
• Stay updated on global advancements in renewable energy technologies, particularly solar PV, hybrid systems, and emerging applications.

Qualifications

PhD in Renewable Energy / Energy Systems or a related field or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Skill Set

• Strong academic and research background in renewable energy, with demonstrated publications in reputed journals and conferences.
• Experience in renewable energy research, modelling, and analysis, with a focus on solar PV performance assessment and system optimisation.
• Expertise in techno-economic modelling and simulation of renewable energy systems.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and derive actionable insights.
• Experience in developing high-quality research papers, technical reports, and other knowledge products.
• Proficiency in tools such as PVSyst, HOMER, MS Excel, and PowerPoint; programming skills in Python for data analysis and modelling are required.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, training delivery, or collaboration with government agencies, academic institutions, and industry partners is preferred.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality outputs within timelines.
• Willingness to travel for field studies, stakeholder consultations, and project-related activities.

Duration

3 years