JOB TITLE: Senior Researcher
LOCATION: New Delhi, India
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time
VERTICAL: Research
REPORTS TO: Head of Research
ABOUT FSR GLOBAL
FSR Global supports clean energy transitions in the Global South. FSR Global brings strategy, engineering, and markets together to solve real energy-transition challenges. We clarify the rationale for change, design practical system pathways, and shape market mechanisms that make solutions actionable. Through capability building, structured dialogues, and proof-of-concept work, we enable governments and utilities to adopt innovations at scale
ROLE SUMMARY
The Senior Researcher leads high-quality research outputs across FSR Global’s portfolio, combining analytical rigor with strong translation for decision-makers. The role owns end-to-end delivery for selected workstreams and contributes to programme shaping through stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and internal quality assurance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Research Delivery and Quality
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Lead research projects or workstreams from problem framing to final outputs, including timelines, internal coordination, and quality control.
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Develop and apply analytical frameworks across power systems, market design, regulation, and digital infrastructure topics.
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Synthesize literature, data, and stakeholder inputs into decision-ready recommendations.
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Draft and review outputs including policy briefs, reports, presentations, and technical notes.
Stakeholder Engagement and Translation
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Present findings to regulators, utilities, policymakers, and industry stakeholders in clear, credible language.
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Support facilitation of structured dialogues and working groups, including agendas, briefing notes, and synthesis.
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Contribute to training and capability building through curriculum support, case development, and session delivery.
Team and Institutional Contribution
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Mentor researchers and associates through structured feedback and coaching.
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Contribute to research planning, workstream prioritisation, and internal standards for evidence and attribution.
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Support proposal development with technical narratives, input coordination, and deliverable design.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Master’s degree in energy, engineering, economics, public policy, data/technology policy, or related field.
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7–10 years of experience in research, consulting, policy, or applied analytics; energy sector exposure strongly preferred.
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Demonstrated ability to deliver publishable-quality writing and executive-grade synthesis.
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Strong ability to operate across technical and policy domains and translate complexity for decision-makers.
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Strong quantitative capability, including the ability to structure and execute modelling and data analysis to support policy, market, and system-level insights.
ROLE-SPECIFIC APPLICATION MATERIALS
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Two writing samples that demonstrate analytical rigor and clear translation for decision-makers.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Mission-driven work advancing clean energy transitions in the Global South.
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A collaborative, high-trust team environment with access to a global network of senior energy experts.
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Professional development through exposure to cutting-edge energy policy, regulation, and market design work.
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Competitive compensation and hybrid working arrangements aligned to role requirements.
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An inclusive culture that values rigor, initiative, and collective responsibility, with an organisation-wide winter break.
TO APPLY
Please apply for the position using the link below.
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