Role: Research Associate
Location: Pune International Centre, Pune, India
Type: Full time
Experience: 1-2 years (Preferred)
Joining: Immediate
Deadline to Apply: 17 August 2026

About Centre for Sustainable Energy and Mobility
C-SEM remains focussed in solving challenges associated with sustainable energy and mobility within the Indian context. We closely work with government agencies, policy makers, private enterprises and other stakeholders to suggest policy recommendations that are impactful, practical, implementable, operable, and commercially self-sustainable. The centre is currently actively engaged in several exciting projects and policy research activities in areas of zero emission mobility, electrification in Industries and bioenergy including CBG and Bio-Green Hydrogen.

Key Responsibilities
Research on projects related to clean mobility.
Complete project tasks according to the set timelines
Use tools such as data analysis, scenario modelling, or policy simulation for research
Produce publications including policy briefs, research reports, and peer-reviewed articles




Coordinate with external collaborators including government stakeholders, industry partners, and other stakeholders
Represent C-SEM at external forums, workshops, and conferences

Requirements
Bachelor’s in energy studies, economics, engineering and technical studies, public policy, or environmental science.
Strong quantitative and/or qualitative research skills; experience in mobility domain, lifecycle assessment, risk assessment, modelling tools, GIS, or statistical software is an asset
Proven ability to work in a team and take research outputs to completion
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Preferred
Candidates with 1-2 years of relevant experience in energy systems, mobility planning, transport electrification, or climate policy will be preferred.
Demonstrated experience in conducting primary surveys, questionnaire designing, applied research, or policy advisory

📌 Research Associate at Centre for Sustainable Energy and Mobility (Pune)
🏢 Pune International Centre
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