The candidate must be well versed in the technical and policy aspects of energy storage and its application in the energy and power sector. She/he should meet the requirements related to deliverables and project schedule, and should coordinate and communicate effectively with internal and external teams to meet the project objectives.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research related to the field of energy storage.
- Undertake economic analysis in the area of energy and power, such as energy storage, renewable energy, electric mobility, and electricity transmission and distribution, to support policy decisions.
- Conduct research related to least-cost resource planning for different states.
- Develop financial/econometric models pertaining to the energy and power sector.
- Compile energy market data and analyse market trends, including demand, supply, and price projections.
- Prepare medium- to long-term energy sector outlook reports for various states.
- Establish communication and coordinate for data/analysis with relevant stakeholders (government, industry, and academia) for the energy and power sector.
- Document and publish the research findings through detailed reports, journal and conference papers, op-eds, etc.
Qualifications
MTech in energy/power or its equivalent in a related field.
Skill Set
- Ability to produce high-quality research reports, white papers, journals, policy briefs, etc.
- Willingness to travel frequently to collect necessary data and discuss study findings.
- Willingness to undertake technical and policy research in the energy domain.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Competence in using power system planning tools, as well as in using software and statistical tools (Python, R, SAS, tableau, SPSS, etc.) to develop economic models and derive results.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a multi-functional team.
