Council
on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
Programme
Associate/ Research Analyst - Vehicles and Fuels (Sustainable Mobility)
Terms of reference
The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) is
one of Asia’s leading not-for-profit policy research institutions. CEEW works
at the intersection of energy, environment, economy, and human development to
generate evidence that informs policy and practice. CEEW places strong emphasis
on methodological rigour, interdisciplinary analysis, and policy relevance.
At CEEW, we are deliberate
about what we stand for (and what we don’t stand for!) as an employer. If
the description below resonates with you, we would
love to hear from you!
At CEEW, we build careers in public policy
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visionary leadership - with emphasis on
research and impact at scale
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leadership by initiative
âWe celebrate talent
and ambition
âYou will be surrounded
by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow
âYou will learn faster
than your peers in other organisations
âCuriosity and
irreverence, as well as responsibility, come together at CEEW
âYou will get
above-market remuneration
âWe provide a safe space
for all
âAt CEEW, your life is
your example for others
Designation offered
Programme Associate /
Research Analyst
Team/ Focus area
Sustainable
Mobility - Vehicles & Fuels
Location
New Delhi, India
Reporting to
Fellow/ Programme Lead
Job Summary:
CEEW seeks a technically grounded and policy-oriented
Programme Associate with strong training in automotive engineering and the
energy transition portfolio. This role bridges vehicle-level engineering
analysis, vehicle fuels, vehicle materials, specifications and supply chain
with macro-level policy and cost modelling.
The selected candidate will support research and
advisory work spanning vehicle design, powertrain technologies (ICE, Hybrid,
EV, Hydrogen), alternative fuels, supply-chain decarbonisation, circular
economy, and life-cycle emissions and costs modelling. The role demands an
understanding of automotive systems engineering alongside techno-economic and
regulatory analysis to inform India’s low-carbon mobility transition.
The position requires contributions to national
level policy support, evaluating next-generation vehicle technologies,
assessing material and component-level cost structures, and translating
technical findings into actionable recommendations for policymakers,
industry stakeholders, and multilateral institutions.
Job duties and accountabilities
Project-specific:
Vehicle & Powertrain Engineering
âConduct techno-economic assessments of various
powertrains (ICE, Flex-fuel, Hybrid, BEV, FCEV, Hydrogen-ICE) across segments
(2W, 3W, 4W, MHDVs, buses).
âEvaluate vehicle design evolution trends,
lightweighting strategies, aerodynamics, thermal management, and drivetrain
efficiency improvements.
âAnalyse emerging technologies including solid-state
batteries, megawatt charging systems (MCS), battery swapping architectures, and
hydrogen storage systems.
Emissions & Energy Modelling
âConduct Well-to-Tank (WtT), Tank-to-Wheel (TtW), and
Well-to-Wheel (WtW) emission analysis aligned with India’s net-zero pathway.
âPerform Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of vehicles,
batteries, and fuel systems, including material extraction and end-of-life
scenarios.
âExtract inputs from national fuel and transport models
to conduct sensitivity analysis on energy demand, fleet electrification
scenarios, and grid impacts.
âAssess vehicle-level efficiency improvements and their
impact on national oil import dependence and energy security.
Materials, Components & Supply Chain
âUndertake materials and components-based costing
analysis for EVs and ICE vehicles (battery packs, motors, controllers, fuel
systems, exhaust after-treatment).
âAnalyse the automotive supply chain transition under
PLI schemes and localisation mandates.
âStudy critical mineral dependency (lithium, cobalt,
nickel, rare earths) and strategic diversification pathways.
âEvaluate battery recycling ecosystems, scrappage policy
impacts, steel and aluminium recovery pathways, and circular economy
interventions.
Circular Automotive Systems
âAssess vehicle scrappage frameworks and material
recovery efficiencies.
âStudy second-life applications and recycling value
chains for the study battery.
âQuantify embodied carbon in manufacturing processes and
propose decarbonisation strategies for OEM production facilities.
Programmatic:
âJointly author/Co-author high-impact research
reports, policy briefs, journal papers, and opinion pieces, translating complex
automotive engineering, fuel transition, and life-cycle findings into
actionable policy insights.
âLead and support multi-state studies on vehicle
electrification, hydrogen mobility, alternative fuels, and supply-chain
decarbonisation—managing timelines, stakeholders, and research workflows.
âDevelop techno-economic models, Total Cost of
Ownership (TCO) frameworks, and scenario analyses to evaluate powertrains (ICE,
Hybrid, EV, Hydrogen) across vehicle segments.
âConduct Well-to-Wheel (WtW) emissions modelling,
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and materials-based costing to assess vehicle
technologies, battery chemistries, hydrogen systems, and manufacturing
transitions.
âTrack and analyse national and state mobility
policies (e.g., FAME/PM E-DRIVE, PLI schemes, CAFÃ norms, Hydrogen Mission),
and draft evidence-based regulatory recommendations.
âProvide technical advisory support to government
stakeholders and industry partners on vehicle standards, charging and hydrogen
infrastructure, circular economy frameworks, and industrial localisation
pathways.
âBuild and manage structured datasets integrating
vehicle performance, component costs, supply-chain emissions, and fuel
pathways.
âEngage with OEMs, battery manufacturers,
ministries, and research institutions to ensure industry-grounded and
policy-relevant outputs.
âMentor junior researchers and contribute to
stakeholder consultations, expert roundtables, and outreach initiatives.
âGenerate compelling data visualisations and
concise insights for public dissemination and thought leadership.
Selection Criteria
Education and experience:
âMaster's degree in Automotive/Mechanical
Engineering (with EV / vehicle systems focus), Energy Systems, Public Policy
(with strong technical exposure).
âA strong research background in vehicle
engineering, fuels, and emissions analysis is required.
â3–5 years of relevant experience in the
Automotive industry (OEM, Tier-1 supplier, EV startup), or Energy transition
research, or Policy consulting in transport and fuels.
âExperience working with public and private
institutions is desirable.
âDemonstrated
experience in designing and managing complex surveys (cross-sectional and
longitudinal).
âStrong proficiency in
statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, Python) and multivariate analysis
techniques.
âPublished
peer-reviewed publications or high-impact policy reports.
Key Skills:
âProficiency in Python, R, or STATA for modelling
âAdvanced Excel for techno-economic assessments
âFamiliarity with GIS tools
âUnderstanding of vehicle simulation tools
(preferred)
âExperience with LCA frameworks and emissions
accounting methodologies
âExcellent writing skills (English; Hindi
preferred)
âAbility to synthesise complex engineering
concepts into policy insights
âComfort handling tight deadlines
âStrong stakeholder engagement capabilities
âAlignment with CEEW culture: curious,
responsible, and impact-driven
CEEW operates in a dynamic
environment, and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in
undertaking a variety of tasks.
Compensation
Competitive compensation –
commensurate with the experience and matching the best of the standards adopted
by industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.
Application Process
