Research Associate/Research Analyst – Power Sector

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About the Organization

Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) conducts in-depth, policy-relevant research and provides evidence-based recommendations to the challenges facing India and the world. It draws on the expertise of its researchers, extensive interactions with policymakers, as well as convening power to enhance the impact of research.

Our researchers work across domains including, but not limited to, Growth, Finance, Health & Human Development; Energy, Natural Resources and Sustainability; and Foreign Policy and Security. All our research and policy recommendations are freely available to the public.

Job Responsibilities

The researcher’s responsibilities span the following threads of effort:

• Undertaking specific research and analysis of techno-economic nature in domains like electric vehicles, renewable energy integration, energy storage, demand response, circular economy (recycling) under the broader theme of energy transition.
• Tracking closely the developments in the energy and mobility space, both in India and globally.
• Contributing to research outputs (reports, working papers, discussion papers, technical papers, policy briefs, PowerPoint presentations, research blogs, op-eds, etc.).
• Engaging with various stakeholders including the government, the industry, the civil society, etc.
• Supporting dissemination and outreach initiatives.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced academic degree (Master’s or PhD) in Electrical, Mechanical, Power Electronics, Power System, or other relevant streams. Degree (Master’s or PhD) in Economics with working experience in the power and/or electric mobility sector will also be considered.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant professional experience, ideally with thinktanks, academia, in policy-related consulting, or policy-relevant research in industry (not the typical market research). Relaxation of the work experience requirement may be considered for a candidate with PhD in relevant domain.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, preferably demonstrated in relevant and recent publications (blogs, articles and other types of grey literature do not qualify), are essential.
• Quality experience in undertaking policy research on electric mobility, energy storage, and/ or energy transition with a strong fundamental understanding of the electricity distribution system, load curves, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, renewable energy integration, stationary battery energy storage system, circular economy (recycling), etc. is required.
• Experience in conducting data-driven analysis using Excel Macros, R or similar analytical platforms to derive policy-relevant insights is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously, collaborate with colleagues across domains and timely delivery of quality research outputs.
• Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Base location: New Delhi.
• Willingness to travel outside National Capital Region.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV & letter of motivation, including the names and contact details of two referees, along with a work sample, by September 30, 2025.  Please upload a single PDF file. Click here to apply

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