About Anant National University

Anant National University, India’s Premier Design University, is dedicated to training students to devise solutions for global problems through creative thinking.

Our DesignX way is unique in helping young designers develop a better understanding of the context we live in through community immersion, innovation and collaboration. The core of our pedagogy is sustainable design multiplied by a host of knowledge disciplines and technology to make problem solving impactful. Our multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in design, architecture, climate action and visual arts harness the knowledge from various disciplines and traditional practices to integrate it with cutting edge technology to address diverse challenges.

About ASCA

The Anant School for Climate Action aims to be the hub for climate-related research and action in India. The department fosters innovative research in sustainable construction materials, green cement production, and other climate-resilient technologies.

Job Type

Full-time, Fixed-term (Initial appointment for one year, extendable based on performance)

Reporting to

Assistant Professor, Anant School for Climate Action

Required Education Qualification and Years of Experience

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction Technology and Management

Minimum 3 years of research experience in sustainable construction, building performance evaluation, or life cycle assessment (including doctoral research).

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

  • Conduct a comprehensive literature and policy review of IGBC, ECBC, ISO LCA guidelines, and global Net Zero frameworks.
  • Design and implement case studies across different climate zones in India, including both certified and non-certified buildings.
  • Perform Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) using tools such as OpenLCA or SimaPro, analyzing embodied energy, operational carbon, water use, and waste metrics.
  • Develop an integrated evaluation framework that maps IGBC and ECBC parameters with LCA indicators for lifecycle-aligned building assessments.
  • Lead the design and development of an interactive dashboard (using Tableau/Streamlit/Power BI) to visualize sustainability metrics for students, practitioners, and policymakers.
  • Draft policy recommendations for embedding lifecycle-based performance tracking into building approvals and compliance systems.
  • Prepare academic outputs including journal papers, technical manuals, case study reports, and conference presentations.
  • Mentor students and assist in integrating the project outputs into educational curricula and outreach programs at Anant.

Key Skills

  • Experience in teaching, academic outreach, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Knowledge of ISO 14040/44 LCA standards.
  • Strong technical writing skills with a record of publications in sustainability or building performance.
  • Strong skills in data analysis (R, Excel, Tableau) and valuation of land and buildings.
  • Ability to collaborate across disciplines and liaise with policymakers, practitioners, and educators.

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