We are looking for a Consultant to join CSTEP’s Technology Assessment team. The role involves conducting primary and secondary research, collecting and analysing data, mapping policy and technology landscapes, and generating insights to support fact- and evidence-based studies on technology sovereignty.

Responsibilities Conduct literature reviews and map policy landscapes across critical, emerging, and strategic technologies.

Plan, coordinate, and conduct primary expert interviews and consultations with government officials, industry leaders, and domain experts.

Collect, structure, and analyse secondary data on trade statistics, patent metrics, publication trends, and investment flows.

Translate research findings into clear analytical matrices, visualisations, and comparative models to support evidence-based outputs.

Coordinate and document stakeholder consultations, workshops, expert roundtables, and policy dissemination sessions.

Contribute to the development of technology sovereignty frameworks, prepare presentation decks, and support the team in meeting project milestones.

Co-author policy briefs, working notes, executive summaries, and research reports within agreed timelines.

Qualifications and Experience Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in public policy, international relations, economics, strategic studies, technology, or a related discipline. A specialisation in technology policy or geopolitics will be preferred.





1–2 years of experience at a policy think tank, research institute, consulting firm, or academic environment focused on policy analysis or technology research. Prior working experience in critical technology mapping will be preferred.

Skill

Set Ability to actively contribute to brainstorming sessions and provide critical inputs towards developing analytical frameworks for technology sovereignty.

Working knowledge of academic, patent, and startup databases, such as Web of Science, OpenAlex, PatSeer, and Tracxn, or similar platforms, for scientometric mapping and data interpretation.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to independently reach out to, schedule, and conduct interviews with domain experts and government officials.

Proficiency in MS Excel for data cleaning, structuring, dataset management, and basic quantitative analysis.

Ability to analyse and synthesise complex technical literature, regulatory frameworks, and policy documents into concise, actionable insights.

Ability to draft clear, well-structured, professional, and error-free policy briefs, executive summaries, and research reports.

Robust organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced research environment.

- Ability to quickly learn new domain concepts and analytical frameworks and apply them effectively to project deliverables. Duration 11 months

📌 Consultant (Bengaluru)
🏢 Technology Assessment
📍 Bengaluru