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Title | Research Positions (Social & Natural/Engineering Sciences) in 3-year research project on Climate Change and Water in Urbanising Watersheds |
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1. SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/ RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (NATURAL SCIENCES/ENGG.) Job Location: BANGALORE AND DARJEELING/GANGTOK Background: We are beginning a 3-year research project on climate vulnerability and adaptation in urbanizing watersheds. This is an interdisciplinary research project involving natural and social scientists from ATREE and The Pacific Institute, USA, focusing on two watersheds: the Arkavathy sub-basin near Bangalore, and the Rangit sub-basin near Darjeeling. The objective is to understand the impact of climate change on the quality and quantity of water accessible to different sections of the society, particularly weaker sections, and the household and wider institutional/governance factors that shape vulnerability, short-term coping mechanisms and possible adaptation strategies. We are looking to fill a total of 8 positions at the Senior Research Associate/Research Associate level for the project, including 4 with a natural science or engineering background and 4 with a social science background. These researchers will be engaged in extensive field data collection and analysis, and will participate in the writing up and dissemination of the results. The project will involve extensive engagement with local communities and decision-makers, as well as being interdisciplinary and academically rigorous. The SRAs/RAs recruited will work as part of an interdisciplinary team comprising hydrologists, economists and social scientists, but with distinct responsibilities. 4 SRAs/RAs (2 social scientists and 2 natural scientists) will be based in Bangalore and 4 will be based in Gangtok/Darjeeling. Essential and desirable qualifications -Desirable qualifications SRA/RA Natural Sciences/Engg. Gross salary: Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month depending upon qualifications and experience. Other benefits as per ATREE norms. Designation will also depend upon qualifications and experience. Interested people are requested to contact: Dr. Priyanka Jamwal (priyanka.jamwal@atree.org) for natural science positions and Dr. Bejoy K Thomas (bejoy.thomas@atree.org) for social science positions. Please furnish a current CV, a writing sample such as a research paper, project report or thesis chapter, and contact information of two referees. Please also indicate where you prefer to be located – in Darjeeling/Gangtok or Bangalore. Final date of receiving applications: June 15, 2012 ATREE fosters autonomy, professional growth, diversity and gender equity at the work place. Women and persons from less privileged groups are especially encouraged to apply. |