Description

We are looking for a Senior Associate with a strong understanding of both the technical and policy dimensions of energy storage and its applications in the energy and power sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality outputs within project timelines, while effectively coordinating and communicating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Responsibilities

- Conduct research on energy storage technologies and their applications in the energy and power sector.
- Undertake technical analyses related to the sizing and siting of energy storage systems in distribution networks.
- Perform techno-economic assessments of energy storage, renewable energy, electric mobility, and electricity transmission and distribution systems to support policy and planning decisions.
- Contribute to least-cost resource planning studies for states, including load flow, short-circuit, reliability, and contingency analyses across transmission and distribution networks.
- Develop financial, economic, and econometric models relevant to the energy and power sector.
- Compile and analyse energy market data, including demand, supply, and price trends and projections.
- Engage with stakeholders across government, industry, and academia to support data collection, analysis, and project implementation.
- Document and disseminate research findings through reports, journal publications, conference papers, policy briefs, op-eds, and newsletters.

Qualifications

- MTech in Energy, Power Systems, or a related field, with 5–6 years of relevant professional experience in power systems and energy modelling.
- PhD in Energy, Power Systems, or a related field is desirable.

Skill Set

- Demonstrated experience in preparing high-quality research outputs, including white papers,



journal articles, policy briefs, technical reports, and other publications
- Expertise in conducting load-flow, short-circuit, reliability, and contingency analyses using relevant power system software
- Strong experience in distribution network modelling and the integration of energy storage systems
- Proven capability in least-cost resource planning, power flow analysis, power electronics, cost–benefit and life cycle cost assessments, forecasting, market penetration studies, and impact analyses in the energy sector
- Experience in preparing medium- to long-term energy sector outlooks and planning studies for states and utilities
- A strong interest in undertaking technical and policy research in the energy and power sector
- Experience working with generation companies, distribution utilities, renewable energy agencies, regulatory commissions, ministries, and government bodies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, is expected
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams
- Willingness to travel as required for stakeholder consultations, data collection, and dissemination of research findings
- Robust analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, along with the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Experience with software tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS®E, GridPath, and analytical tools including Python, R, SAS, Tableau, or SPSS will be an advantage
- Familiarity with power system planning and optimisation tools will be preferred

Pay: ₹900,000.00 - ₹1,400,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Health insurance
- Leave encashment

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Associate (Energy Storage) (India)
🏢 Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP)
📍 India