Position Title
Senior Research Associate at Water and Soil Laboratory
Description
ATREE seeks highly motivated applicants for a Senior Research Associate position to work in multidisciplinary projects that focus on the restoration of lakes in Bengaluru. The Senior Research Associate leads project activities, refines project planning, fosters stakeholder relations, and ensures knowledge-sharing across internal and external stakeholders, contributing to the effectiveness of long-term water-related initiatives and continuous project improvement.
Brief overview of the project:
Efforts to restore urban and peri-urban lakes are on the rise globally, yet many fail to achieve a healthy ecological status. This lake restoration project aims to investigate why these efforts often fall short, proposing that the missing piece is the consideration of spatial scales within watersheds, encompassing social, economic, and natural science factors crucial for biodiversity and ecosystem functionality. We aim to develop a new framework for assessing restoration success by connecting three key facets of lake ecosystems: water quality and hydrology at relevant scales, multi-group biodiversity, and ecosystem multifunctionality, including the social and economic dimensions of lake health. By applying this framework to restored lakes, we will examine how elements such as climate, vegetation, water quality, hydrology, and stakeholder interests influence local ecological outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage end-to-end research projects, ensuring alignment with objectives.
- Contribute to the design and refinement of research methodologies and experiments.
- Supervise data collection, conduct statistical analysis, and interpret research findings.
- Prepare comprehensive research reports and document procedures for diverse audiences.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, providing guidance to junior researchers.
- Conduct literature reviews, integrate information from existing research, and stay updated on methods.
- Present research findings at conferences, workshops, and engage with stakeholders.
Core competencies:
- Project management: Expertise in managing research projects from conception to completion, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
- Critical thinking and problem solving: Strong analytical skills to identify research gaps, troubleshoot issues, and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Collaboration and teamwork: Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams, collaborating with various stakeholders and integrating diverse perspectives into research efforts.
- Ethical research practices: Commitment to upholding ethical standards in research, including proper data handling, privacy, and integrity in all research activities.
- Adaptability and flexibility: Capable of adjusting research approaches in response to new findings or unforeseen challenges, maintaining productivity in dynamic environments.
- Effective communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences, including colleagues, stakeholders, and non-experts.
Accountability: Takes ownership of tasks, maintains confidentiality and meets deadlines consistently. Proactively aligns actions with project goals, managing time and resources efficiently while prioritizing tasks.
Qualifications
- B.Tech/B.E in Civil Engineering with M.Tech/M.E in Environmental Engineering with 3 years of experience in water & wastewater sector.
- Experience in design of water & wastewater treatment units
- Proficiency in Kannada language is a must
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent project management and communication skills
- Experience in RS&GIS, modelling & statistical tools is a must
- Deliver timely, succinct and accurate data and research reports, including insightful qualitative and quantitative analysis
Remuneration
Appointments and Emoluments: The initial appointment will be for one year, including a one-month probation period, with the possibility of renewal for an additional two years based on satisfactory performance. Salaries at ATREE are competitive and at par with other academic institutions in India.
Location:
The positions will be based in ATREE’s head office in Bangalore with regular visits to the project sites.
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 and Society programme, see https://www.atree.org/programmes/water-and-society/
ATREE fosters autonomy, professional growth, diversity and gender equity at the workplace. Women and persons from underprivileged groups are especially encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
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Contact
Application: Interested persons should submit their applications by filling the google form: https://forms.gle/dCgeGd2sxt5xbqE16. The deadline for receiving applications is September 30, 2024. Candidates will be required to attend an in-person interview at ATREE&’s head office in Bangalore.
Note
- Only candidates who are shortlisted for the interview will be contacted.
