Job Location- New Delhi, India

Department: Low Carbon Pathways and Modelling

Roles & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

• We are seeking a motivated and skilled professional to join our team as Manager/Senior Manager – Energy Systems Modelling. This full-time role will focus on strengthening Vasudha Foundation’s capacity in energy and power sector analysis, energy system modelling, and policy research. 
• The position is critical to our mission of supporting evidence-based decision-making on India’s low-carbon development and energy transition pathways.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Implementation:

• Lead and expand research initiatives related to the energy and power sectors, including analysis of policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Enhance and apply energy system models such as TIMES-ETSAP, MESSAGEix, OSeMOSYS, CGEM, among others, including the use of open-source solvers.
• Develop low-carbon and Net Zero pathways (short-, medium-, and long-term) to inform decision-making across environmental, economic, and social dimensions.
• Build and assess future energy scenarios, including supply-demand projections and technology pathways.
• Support capacity-building efforts on climate mitigation strategies at both national and sub-national levels, particularly for government stakeholders.
• Contribute to Vasudha’s thought leadership by producing policy briefs, blogs, technical reports, and recommendations.
• Undertake any other assignments in the power and energy sector as designated by the senior management.

2. Donor Engagement and Fundraising:

• Support the conceptualisation of new project and programme areas, especially in energy modelling.
• Assist in engagement with philanthropic donors, bilateral and multilateral agencies for funding opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of project reports, grant documentation, and updates for funders.

3. Networking, Representation, and Outreach:

• Represent Vasudha Foundation at external meetings, conferences, and stakeholder events.
• Conduct field visits and engage with local communities as needed.
• Build collaborative relationships with energy system modellers and researchers across India and beyond.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in developing or using energy system models (e.g., TIMES-ETSAP, MESSAGEix, OSeMOSYS, CGEM).
• Master’s degree (or higher) in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R, Matlab).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated interest and passion for energy systems and/or decarbonisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in collaborative team environments.

If you’re passionate about shaping India’s energy future and have a solid grounding in systems modelling and energy policy, we invite you to apply and be part of our growing team.