Senior Analyst

Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Analyst to join the Air Quality Policy and Outreach team. The role involves developing emission inventories, conducting policy analysis, and engaging with stakeholders to address air quality issues. Candidates should hold a relevant master's degree and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in programming and regional languages is desirable. This is a fixed-term position for 24 months, offering valuable experience in environmental policy and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in air quality management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze datasets from various sources.
• Develop emission inventories for all sectors.
• Generate emission inventory maps using QGIS.
• Conduct policy gap analysis through literature review.
• Participate in workshops to strengthen understanding of air pollution.

Skills

NCAP knowledge

City action plans expertise

Financial modelling

Techno-economic assessment

Communication skills in English

Proficiency in regional languages

Programming languages (GIS, Python, R)

Microsoft Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Understanding of mitigation technologies

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or Atmospheric Sciences

Master's degree in Public Policy with 3 years experience in air quality management

Tools

GIS

Python

R

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Analyst (fixed-term) to join the Air Quality Policy and Outreach team, contributing to emission inventory development, techno-economic analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyse datasets from government sources, field surveys, and stakeholder consultations.
• Develop bottom-up emission inventories across all sectors.
• Apply basic GIS knowledge in the context of air pollution emission inventories; independently use QGIS to generate gridded emission inventory maps at city and hyperlocal scales.
• Assist with, and where possible lead, transport emission inventory field surveys.
• Conduct policy gap analysis and assess drivers of policy change through literature review and stakeholder engagement.
• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and training programmes to strengthen understanding of air pollution risks.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary projects, including proposal development, report writing, and project execution.
• Support the Air Quality sector’s capacity-building programmes.
• Develop air quality indicators relevant to Indian contexts, working closely with the Atmospheric Composition Observations and Modelling teams.
• Prepare documentation and technical reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or Atmospheric Sciences.
• Master’s degree in Public Policy may be considered, provided the candidate has a minimum of 3 years’ experience in air quality management within a leading research organisation.

Skill Set

• Well versed in NCAP, city action plans, XV Finance Commission reporting, and air quality management and policy in India.
• Expertise in financial modelling and techno-economic assessment will be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in Kannada, Odia, Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi (Gurmukhi), or another regional language will be an advantage.
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience in programming languages and data analysis tools, such as GIS, Python, or R.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review data, identify patterns, and draw logical conclusions.
• Good understanding of mitigation technologies, with demonstrated experience in cost analysis.

Duration

24 months (fixed term)