Research Analyst (Clean Air)

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About the Organization

The Council on Energy, Environment and Water is one of Asia’s leading not-for-profit policy research institutions. CEEW uses data, integrated analysis, and strategic outreach to explain – and change – the use, reuse, and misuse of resources.

Job Description

The Research Analyst will support the design, execution, and communication of evidence-based interventions to reduce industrial air pollution, particularly from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and large point sources. The position is critical to advancing the programme's objectives of developing India-specific industrial emission factors, supporting the implementation of market-based instruments such as Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS), and enhancing industrial compliance mechanisms, including Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS). The analyst will also engage directly with the MSME sector to identify and assess viable pathways for emissions reduction and energy efficiency improvements, including cleaner fuel adoption, improved process technologies, and decentralised solutions. The role involves technical assessments, data analysis, stakeholder consultations, and policy translation to strengthen regulatory frameworks and enable cleaner, more efficient industrial practices across key sectors and geographies.

Job Responsibilities

Research and programme assistance

• Conduct primary and secondary research on industrial emissions, air pollution control technologies, cleaner fuels, and energy efficiency interventions across MSMEs and large industries.
• Assist in techno-economic assessments of pollution control and energy efficiency technologies suitable for MSME clusters.
• Analyse relevant environmental regulations, standards, and compliance frameworks related to industrial emissions and air quality.
• Manage and analyse industrial activity, emissions, and energy use datasets (e.g., CEMS, ASI, CPCB portals).
• Support the development and refinement of tools, dashboards, and models to monitor industrial emissions and evaluate mitigation scenarios.
• Conduct assessments using Excel/Python/R-based tools to calculate emission reduction metrics.
• Engage with industry associations, MSME units, technology providers, regulators (e.g., SPCBs, CPCB), and civil society to gather insights and disseminate findings.
• Contribute to the drafting of blogs, policy briefs, issue notes, and regulatory recommendations for state and national authorities.
• Generate high-quality reports, papers, presentations and analyses for internal and external circulation.
• Support the team by periodically travelling within India, particularly for field visits and stakeholder meetings related to pilot studies.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation & Control /Electrical & Electronics/Environmental Engineering.
• Strong interest and knowledge in the industrial sector.

Work Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in the fields of industrial emissions, air quality management, energy efficiency, environmental engineering, or climate and clean energy policy.

Key Skills

• Strong data management and analysis skills.
• Must be proficient in Hindi, and English.
• Experience with GIS tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or Google Earth Engine for spatial analysis and mapping of industrial clusters.
• Proficiency in statistical tools (Excel,Python/R) and data visualisation for interpreting CEMS data and emission trends.
• Must have strong communication skills for effective, efficient, and adaptive verbal and written communication, and active listening.
• Must have strong research skills – the capability to carry out systematic literature reviews and familiarity with research methods is a bonus.
• Strong drive and initiative, a self-starter.
• The candidate should be willing to travel.

Desirable skills

• Experience in energy efficiency and energy audits across industrial sectors.
• Technical and operational knowledge of industrial processes and equipment; must have knowledge of emerging technology solutions and automated tools.

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