Research Associate

The India LEDS Research and Action Platform is a joint initiative of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) and Kalpa Impact.

About the project 

The platform documents project implementations at the state and district levels across seven low carbon development pathways from low carbon electricity systems, transport systems, to climate finance. It brings together policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to document what is working on the ground and support decision-making.

The platform is designed to:

• Track and inform progress
• Evaluate real-world impact
• Identify scalable and replicable solutions
• Act as a neutral convening hub
• Build capacity
• Offer insights for policy and planning

Learn more about the platform: https://indialeds.org

About the position

We are hiring a Research Associate focused on public policy. This is a full-time, one-year consultancy contract. The Research Associate will work from Mumbai.

Your responsibilities 

The Research Associate will be expected to:

• Support in writing research notes, reports, and presentations
• Research, collect, organise, and maintain data relevant to LEDS implementation in India
• Update and maintain the India LEDS website with new content and data; this will take up approximately 40% of your time
• Coordinate with external experts, partner organisations, and stakeholders as needed
• Support fieldwork, consultations, or events when required

Your background

• A postgraduate degree in public policy, economics, development studies, climate change and sustainable studies, or a related area
• Ability to read and summarise policy documents, handle datasets, and write research briefs and presentations
• Good written English; clear, not jargon-heavy
• Prior exposure to climate, energy, transportation or environment topics is a plus

Perks

• Competitive monthly contractual fee
• Access to IIMA's research community and resources
• Opportunity to contribute to and co-author research publications
• Direct exposure to India's climate policy and research network

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter via our application form no later than May 22, 2026. In your cover letter, briefly tell us what motivates you to work on low-emission development in India, relevant experience, and any work or achievement you are particularly proud of.

About the organisations

IIMA is India's premier management institution, recognised as an Institute of National Importance. Founded in 1961, IIMA has spent over six decades advancing policy-relevant research across management, public systems, and economics, working closely with government, industry, and civil society to create impact.

Kalpa Impact is an applied research and impact consulting organisation operating at the intersection of technology, strategy, and program design. We specialise in climate resilience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), and data.