Posted Date: 30.04.2023, Sunday
Jobs Status: Open
Category: Institutional
Faculty Positions in ATREE’s Water Programme
ATREE invites applications for two faculty positions in its Water, Land and Society Programme, housed within the Centre for Environment and Development.
- Hydrologist: Biophysical water scientist trained in one or more of ground and surface water hydrology, crop-water estimation, with experience in field data collection and modelling skills.
- Social scientist: Economist, anthropologist, sociologist or political scientist or interdisciplinary social scientist studying behavior of water users (farmers, industries, households), institutions of water management, pollution regulation, and broader questions of land-water policy and governance.
Common Qualifications: Candidates must be dynamic and highly motivated scholars, with a PhD in natural/ physical/ engineering sciences or the social sciences respectively. The applicant is expected to have at least 2 years of post-PhD research experience, with a strong track record of academically rigorous but socially relevant research in the water sector. Applicants must have a strong interest in applied research in the developing country context, a willingness to work in interdisciplinary teams, and the ability to teach courses and guide students in sustainability studies at the Masters and PhD level.
Responsibilities: Core faculty members are expected to participate in long-term academic, policy and action oriented research programmes that address important issues in the water sector. They will participate in Masters and PhD teaching, advising and short-term training programmes. Faculty members are also expected to share institutional responsibilities and contribute to fund-raising.
Appointments and Emoluments: Appointments will be at the level of Fellow (equivalent to Assistant Professor) or Senior Fellow (mid-level Associate Professor) depending upon candidate’s experience. The positions are long-term; appointments are on 5-year renewable contracts. Salaries at ATREE are competitive and at par with other academic institutions in India. The positions will be based in ATREE’s office in Bangalore.
About ATREE: The Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (www.atree.org) is one of South Asia’s leading conservation and environmental research organizations. ATREE seeks to address pressing environmental challenges through interdisciplinary research, teaching and active engagement with civil society and policy makers. For information on ATREE’s Water, Land & Society programme, see https://www.atree.org/programmes/water-land-society.
ATREE fosters autonomy, professional growth, diversity and gender equity at the work place. Women and persons from underprivileged groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Application process: To apply, submit statement of purpose (SOP) with outline of proposed future research, detailed curriculum vitae, list of publications, copies of key publications, names and contact information of three references. Please use ‘Faculty position in Water, Land and Society Programme’ in the subject header of your e-mail. There is no separate application form. Applications are to be submitted by email hr@atree.org with Cc to usha.h@atree.org.
The deadline for receiving applications is May 30, 2023. Any questions or clarifications may be addressed to Dr. Priyanka Jamwal (priyanka.jamwal@atree.org).
