Research Analyst

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Research Analyst/Programme Associate — Industrial Sustainability

Terms of Reference

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don’t stand for!) as an employer. So, if the description below strikes a chord, we would love to hear from you!

At CEEW, we build careers in public policy

·       We offer strong visionary leadership — with emphasis on research and impact at scale

·       We actively promote leadership by initiative

·       We celebrate talent and ambition

·       You will be surrounded by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow

·       You will learn faster than your peers in other organisations

·       Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility, come together at CEEW

·       You will get above-market remuneration

·       We provide a safe space for all

·       At CEEW, your life is an example for others

Designation offered

Research Analyst/Programme Associate

Focus area

Industrial Sustainability

Location

New Delhi, India

Reporting to

Programme Associate/Programme Lead

Purpose

The Industrial Sustainability (IS) team aims to support India’s low-carbon growth aspirations by advancing the adoption of green hydrogen and developing initiatives to accelerate industrial decarbonisation. The IS team is working on several different initiatives that include energy transitions in the oil and gas sector, an assessment of alternative fuels like green hydrogen uptake across difficult-to-decarbonise sectors in industrial applications, developing optimal decarbonisation trajectory for the hard-to-abate sectors, such as, steel and cement, assessing the prospects on carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) in India and characterising the industrial sector value chains to analyse various aspects such as carbon footprint, financial strength, resource requirements, and jobs supported.

The IS team seeks to hire a highly committed candidate to build and expand our multidimensional programmes across a range of technical and policy areas. This role demands high-quality research to provide direction, support, and insights to policy planners and industry captains on decarbonisation options. The candidate should have an active and self-directed interest towards the assessment of alternative fuels, including green hydrogen and derivatives, CCUS, industrial decarbonisation and other related sectors. She/he should be able to perform resource assessments, material-energy balance, techno-economic analysis, emissions analysis, scenario comparisons, etc.  The role offers an excellent opportunity to build and strengthen an emerging research area while collaborating with international experts.

The candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make detailed presentations to various stakeholders and write informative reports. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work with different colleagues, manage multiple priorities, be detail-oriented, and adhere to timelines. In addition to the duties and responsibilities below, the individual should be prepared to take on additional responsibilities as and when necessary.

Job duties and accountabilities

·       Take ownership of at least two research topics in the industrial sustainability and green hydrogen sector pertaining to energy systems modelling and techno-economic assessment.

·       Write high-quality first drafts of reports and analyses for internal and external circulation.

·       Generate knowledge content – at least two reports or policy briefs in a year.

·       Drive daily analytical requirements of the team in responding to short-turnaround requests.

·       Support the team’s policy engagements with central and state government departments through research and data analysis and by preparing reports and presentations.

·       Support stakeholder engagement and relevant convening, including policy and technical exchanges among government officials, R&D facilities, subject experts, etc.

·       Present research to key constituencies, advisory bodies, conferences & research institutes.

·       Develop research networks locally, nationally and internationally in support of research programmes.

·       Travel within India is likely to be periodic, and presence in the field - meeting with stakeholders is an important part of the role.

Selection Criteria

Qualification

·       Bachelor's/Master’s degree, preferably in Technology/Engineering (Energy, Chemical, Mechanical and related fields).

·       Experience and expertise in creating techno-economic models using Excel and other software packages

·       Relevant experience in programming languages, such as Python, is a plus point (e.g. application of programming languages for academic projects, internships, and personal projects).

·       Knowledge of the energy landscape in India across various sectors and the policy techniques that can be leveraged to bring about change is a plus point.

Work experience

·       0–4 years of experience

Key skills

·       Strong analytic skills, including quantitative research methods and tools that are fit for purpose.

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

·       Ability to conduct techno-economic analysis, cost & benefit analysis, and sound knowledge of basic economic principles.

·       Strong project management skills. Confidence in handling tasks and engaging with stakeholders single-handedly would be highly preferred for Programme Associates.

·       CEEW operates in a dynamic environment, and the candidate must show flexibility in various tasks.

Compensation

Competitive compensation – commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by the industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.

Application Process

CEEW is an equal-opportunity employer, and the selection process does not discriminate based on age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.