Research Analyst – Technology Futures

Council on Energy, Environment and Water; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) in New Delhi seeks a Research Analyst for the Technology Futures team. You will examine solar PV manufacturing processes, materials, and supply chains, assess policy impacts, and track global and domestic developments shaping solar manufacturing.

You will analyse data, prepare briefs, and engage with government, industry, and international stakeholders to translate research into policy-relevant insights.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with exposure to PV or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Familiarity with solar PV value chain and related machinery.
• 1+ year of research experience preferred.
• Experience with secondary datasets (UN Comtrade, DGCI&S) desirable.
• Exposure to industrial policy and manufacturing/supply chain management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review literature on clean energy manufacturing and PV value chain.
• Map and analyse solar PV supply chains and dependencies on minerals and equipment.
• Analyse policy and regulatory landscape governing solar manufacturing.
• Track geopolitics of solar technology and export controls.
• Collect and analyse quantitative data to support techno-economic and policy analysis.
• Prepare memos and presentations for the team and stakeholders.
• Assist in drafting and publishing high-value research briefs and reports.
• Engage with industry and government to collect data and validate findings.
• Participate in in-person and virtual convenings with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research

Techno-economic analysis

Policy analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Critical thinking

AI-assisted research

Education

Bachelor's or master's in engineering (mechanical, materials, chemical, renewable energy)

Tools

MCDA

Sensitivity analysis

Decision trees

Monte-Carlo simulations

Job description

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Research Analyst – Technology Futures

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don’t stand for!) as an employer. So, if the below description strikes a chord, we would love to hear from you!

At CEEW, we build careers in public policy

• We offer strong visionary leadership – with emphasis on research and impact at scale
• We actively promote leadership by initiative
• We celebrate talent and ambition
• You will be surrounded by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow
• You will learn faster than your peers in other organisations
• Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility, come together at CEEW
• You will get above-market remuneration
• We provide a safe space for all
• At CEEW, your life is your example for others
  

Designation offered:
Research Analyst

Team/ Focus area:
Technology Futures

Reporting to:
Programme Associate

Purpose

CEEW's Technology Futures team works towards mainstreaming appropriate global and indigenous technologies that can deliver energy security and sustainable economic growth at scale. The team's work spans clean energy technology manufacturing, critical minerals, and the evolving geopolitics and governance of clean energy technology collaboration, and has previously informed India's G20 presidency-led work on global renewable energy supply chains.

CEEW seeks to hire a suitable candidate to support the Technology Futures team's work on clean energy manufacturing, with a particular focus on solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. The candidate in this role will examine manufacturing processes, machinery and materials across the solar value chain (polysilicon, ingot/wafer, cell and module), assess supply chain dependencies and bottlenecks — including critical minerals and manufacturing equipment — and track the evolving policies and regulations shaping domestic and global solar manufacturing.

The researcher will undertake technology and techno-economic assessments of manufacturing processes, track domestic and international policy developments relevant to solar manufacturing (such as production-linked incentives, local content requirements, customs duties and other measures), analyse supply chain data, and support the team in engaging with government, industry and international stakeholders.

The candidate must have a strong technical understanding of clean energy manufacturing, particularly solar PV technologies and processes, along with a keen interest in how policy and regulation shape technology and manufacturing outcomes, and have demonstrable research experience. In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined below, the candidate should be prepared, as and when necessary, to take on additional responsibilities and respond to ongoing events and developments in the sector.

CEEW offers an intellectually challenging and conducive work environment, with a focus on research rigour, innovative thinking, and strategic outreach. We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual who would be excited to take research to action. We recommend that applicants visit the Technology Futures page for more details about our projects.

Job duties and accountabilities

Research and programme assistance

• Review literature and track developments in clean energy manufacturing, with an emphasis on manufacturing processes, machinery and materials used across the entire solar PV value chain.
• Map and analyse domestic and global supply chains for solar PV and other clean energy technologies, including dependencies on critical minerals, intermediate goods, and manufacturing equipment.
• Analyse the policy and regulatory landscape governing solar manufacturing in India and other geographies.
• Track the geopolitics of solar technology — including export controls, technology partnerships, and shifts in global manufacturing competitiveness.
• Collect and analyse quantitative data — production capacities and costs to support techno-economic and policy analysis.
• Prepare appropriate memos and presentations to brief the team and stakeholders.
• Assist the team in drafting and publishing high-value research briefs and reports.
• Engage with industry players, and government agencies to collect data, understand manufacturing and policy challenges, and validate research findings.
• Participate in in-person and virtual convenings to network with relevant stakeholders and understand on-ground challenges in clean energy manufacturing.

Selection Criteria

Qualification

• A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering — mechanical, materials science, chemical, or renewable energy — or a related technical discipline, ideally with exposure to photovoltaic or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Familiarity with the solar PV manufacturing value chain (polysilicon, ingot/wafer, cell, module) and the associated machinery, processes and materials is highly desirable.
• Research experience of at least 1 year is preferred.
• Past experience working with secondary datasets such as UN Comtrade, trade and investment databases, WITS (World Integrated Trade Solution), India's Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S) trade statistics or similar sources is highly desirable.
• Coursework or exposure to industrial policy and manufacturing/supply chain management is preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills, particularly in techno-economic and quantitative analysis.
• Proficiency in tools such as multi-criteria decision analysis, sensitivity analysis, decision trees or Monte-Carlo simulations is preferred.
• Ability to analyse technical and policy information and present it in a clear and accurate manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Familiarity using AI tools, such as large language models and AI-assisted research and analysis platforms, to speed up research workflows and produce quick, high-quality outputs.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences, and present findings in a clear and accurate manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.

CEEW operates in a dynamic environment, and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks.

Application Process

CEEW is an equal-opportunity employer, and the selection process does not discriminate based on age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, or caste. Female candidates and those from marginalised backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We will only notify shortlisted candidates. Selected candidates will go through written/edit tests and a round of interviews. We appreciate your interest.