Job Description

Research & Industry Engagement Specialist (Solar Domain)

(Ideal for candidates with a PhD in Solar / Renewable Energy / Energy Systems)

About the Role

We are a leading Australian solar energy company focused on delivering reliable and sustainable solar solutions. We are looking for a highly qualified and articulate professional with strong writing, research interpretation, and industry engagement skills. This role is not hands-on technical R&D, but focuses on bridging the gap between academia, industry, and our organization through content creation, expert coordination, and strategic knowledge development.

The ideal candidate should have a strong academic background in solar/renewable energy, the ability to understand technical concepts, and excellent communication skills to represent the company in an authoritative and credible manner.

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic & Industry Engagement

Liaise with professors, researchers, and domain experts in the solar and renewable energy ecosystem. Build strategic collaborations with universities, research institutions, and industry bodies. Coordinate expert discussions, webinars, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

2. Thought Leadership & Content Creation

Write high-quality articles, whitepapers, research briefs, and blogs on solar technology, trends, and innovations. Draft technical opinion pieces and thought-leadership content on behalf of the company head. Convert complex technical information into clear, insightful, and authoritative content for multiple platforms.

3. Publication & Knowledge Management

Publish content in industry journals, magazines, academic platforms, and company channels. Manage submissions, respond to peer reviews, and track publication timelines. Maintain a knowledge base of emerging research, global trends, and policy developments in the solar sector.

4. Market & Policy Intelligence

Monitor global and Indian solar industry trends, policy changes, and innovations. Prepare concise reports and briefings for internal stakeholders. Assist leadership in developing data-backed perspectives and public communication.

5. Internal Support

Support the leadership team during conferences, presentations, and panel discussions. Prepare expert notes, reference documents, and talking points. Ensure technical accuracy and consistency across all company content.

Required Qualifications

PhD or Master's degree in Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Energy Engineering, Sustainability, or related fields. Strong understanding of solar technologies, industry landscape, and emerging innovations. Exceptional writing and communication skills -- able to synthesise technical information clearly. Experience in academic writing, publishing, or technical content development is an advantage. Ability to engage confidently with professors, researchers, and senior industry stakeholders. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret research papers, data, and policy documents.
Preferred Skills

Experience in writing for journals, industry publications or research institutions. Ability to convert technical information into simple, high-impact communication. Strong network or familiarity with solar/renewable energy academic community (optional but preferred). Ability to handle publication processes (citations, formatting, revisions, referencing tools). PhD is mandatory

Role Fit

This role is ideal for someone who:

Enjoys the solar domain but prefers writing, analysis, curation, and collaboration over in-lab technical research.

Wants to contribute to industry growth through knowledge leadership rather than engineering execution.

Is academically strong, articulate, and skilled at building relationships with thought leaders.

Workweek : Monday to Friday, 8:30AM - 5:30 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM - 2:30PM

Industry: Solar, Electrical engineering,

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?50,000.00 - ?100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Work from home
Application Question(s):

Do you have solar / renewable energy experience ? Do You have doctorate /Phd ?
Work Location: Remote