Senior Program Research Associate
3 weeks ago
About the Opportunity
WRI India is seeking a Senior Program Research Associate to support research focused on state's overall energy transition efforts. This role will be part of a focused team with the following responsibilities:
- Develop, build, and maintain large datasets related to the energy sector, including data collection, data analyses, and data interpretation.
- Co-lead the team in building state-specific power sector models.
- Set up the model, run, debug, and analyse scenarios in power sector models.
- Design and simulate different dispatch model scenarios and interpret insights that can help inform decision makers at state level.
- Conduct literature review and collate information pertaining to energy sector policies and regulations at the state level, including power sector planning, resource adequacy, capacity expansion, production cost, and power procurement processes.
- Be proactive in researching and pitching ideas, and understanding policy and regulatory processes.
- Communicate with various stakeholders, especially with electricity utilities, regulators, RE nodal agencies, and other state-level agencies to receive feedback on models.
- Lead or co-lead capacity building efforts to effectively communicate findings of the research with identified stakeholders and build knowledge of the ecosystem.
- Participate in research projects to produce knowledge products, reports, articles, and communication products.
- Lead or co-lead specific modules in the project as identified by the Energy Lead.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Energy Lead, including support on research and analysis.
Qualifications and Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline with exposure to the subject area of programming and energy/power sector. Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in data handling and analysis, coding, and scripting. Fluency in English and Hindi is required.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
Experience with power sector modelling tools and software, such as PLEXOS, GridPath, PYPSA, and PROMOD, is beneficial. Coding proficiency in Python, with experience in libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and SciPy for data interpretation and analysis. Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau, Power BI, or Python libraries like Matplotlib or Seaborn for creating interactive dashboards and reports. Ability to write scripts for automating data processing and analysis tasks, and knowledge of MS Excel and libraries interfacing Python and Excel. Knowledge of SQL for querying and managing relational databases, such as MySQL, and familiarity with database engines, such as SQLite.
What We Offer
WRI India offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, term insurance, employee assistance program, health and nutrition, flexible work schedule, learning culture, rest and recharge weeks, and our leave policy. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
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