Job Description

Mitigation,
Bengaluru

Experience


5-8
Location


Bengaluru
Description


We are looking for a Senior Associate (Built Environment Specialist) to lead research on Karnataka's and India's buildings sector, with a focus on affordable housing and developing scalable low-carbon pathways. The role involves driving systemic transformation through robust scientific approaches--from on-site data collection and digital twin development to life-cycle assessments--and translating research insights into actionable policies through close engagement with government agencies, industry partners, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead research activities, including data collection, literature reviews, and quantitative analyses, to assess energy demand, thermal comfort, and emissions in the buildings sector. Develop and apply life-cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies to quantify embodied and operational carbon in building prototypes. Oversee on-site performance monitoring to establish real-world energy and comfort baselines. Synthesise research findings to create scalable models projecting energy use and emissions across affordable housing schemes. Track emerging trends in urban and buildings sector policies, construction technologies, and sustainability standards. Engage with experts, government stakeholders, contractors, and communities to co-create practical, evidence-based solutions. Organise and facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and roundtables to ensure research relevance and policy impact. Disseminate research outcomes through technical reports, policy briefs, journal publications, and interactive dashboards.

Qualifications

Master's degree in architecture, urban planning/design, civil engineering, building science, or a related sustainability field, with 5-8 years professional experience in sustainable built environments, building performance analysis, construction materials, and/or policy research.

Skill Set

Hands-on experience with building energy modelling software and/or life-cycle assessment (LCA) tools, with the ability to apply these for low-carbon building design and analysis. Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, fieldwork, and translating technical research into actionable insights for policy and implementation. Applied understanding of the buildings sector, including construction materials, energy demand, and thermal comfort principles. Strong quantitative, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities, with proficiency in technical analysis such as energy modelling, LCA, or data science. Experience with data analysis and scripting tools (e.g., Python, R) will be an advantage. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across government, industry, and academia. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work both independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams. Familiarity with India's urban development and affordable housing ecosystem, and awareness of relevant policies and standards. Experience or interest in system dynamics, policy modelling, or on-site building performance monitoring will be beneficial. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard analytical tools. * Proficiency in spoken Kannada will be considered an asset.