Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) invites applications for the position of
Research Associate: Thermal Stress Policy and Governance Analysis
Pay Scale: Rs. 35000 + 24% HRA per month
(Year 1)
Minimum educational qualifications: Masters in urban policy and governance
preferably in relation to natural resources. Experience in working on the role of blue and
green infrastructures in heat stress mitigation,
assessing resource requirements, and modeling
the same in dynamic contexts is essential for
the job.
Necessary skills for shortlisting: Spatial analysis, data acquisition,
generation, and manipulation with a focus
on blue and green infrastructures - lakes
and parks and heat in urban areas.
Prior experience in fieldwork in water and
parks in urban settings is an asset.
Preferable skills: Working with vulnerable populations.Working in multidisciplinary settings. Manuscript writing.