Research Associate – Wastewater Management

The Centre for Science and Environment, an established research and advocacy institution, needs an engineer for its water programme.

The programme looks into research, training and knowledge dissemination for participatory, affordable and sustainable water management paradigm, promoting future technological advances to prevent pollution, water conservation and efficiency reuse treated water and protection of urban water bodies/lakes in India and South Asia.

The job responsibilities would include

• Research on scientific, technology and policy developments in wastewater treatment systems.

• Providing technical support (planning and designing) on decentralised wastewater treatment systems such as baffled septic tank, root-zone treatment, polishing pond etc. including other natural wastewater treatment systems.

• Provide support in organising training programme/ seminar for practitioners and government

• Writing and producing updates on sustainable and affordable wastewater treatment.

• Maintaining databases and correspondence with policy makers, academics, consultants and NGOs working in this sector

Desirable qualification:

Professional degree in civil engineering with 1-2 years experience in planning, design and implementation of wastewater treatment/management.  Fresher may also apply.

Knowledge of environment protection rules in particular, understanding of the compliance and monitoring of water pollution, prevention and control of water pollution will be an added advantage.

Working under high pressure and challenging deadlines will be the norm.

Competency in English speaking and writing skills is must. Candidate must be willing to travel, network and write on issues.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please mention the post applied for in the subject line and email your applications within ten days to  jgupta@cseindia.org

Or Post it to: 

Ms. Jagdeep Gupta , Executive Director- Planning & Operations
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,
New Delhi – 110062
Tel: 29956394/6339/5124 Fax: 29955879

NP: Only short listed candidates will be informed