Join SEI Asia as an intern in the Water Cluster to work on the Meghna River Basin project, focusing on developing a hydrological model to assess climate change impacts, while gaining hands-on experience in research, data analysis and science-policy integration.
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Deadline: 30 November 2024
Contract details: Five months
Based in Bangkok, SEI Asia has a diverse team of multinational experts who integrate scientific research with participatory approaches to co-develop and share knowledge, build partnerships, and influence policy for resilient development. SEI Asia’s work focuses on gender and social equity, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, water insecurity and integrated water resources management, transitional agriculture, renewable energy and urbanization.
SEI Asia is an affiliate of Chulalongkorn University (CU), Thailand. SEI and CU have an agreement to foster innovative scientific research combined with effective policy engagement on development and environmental challenges in Asia. The key areas of collaboration are intellectual engagement for joint research applications and fund mobilization, lectures and seminars for CU students, post-graduate supervision and examination, and CU–SEI employee links.
Role
This internship opportunity allows students or recent graduates to receive hands-on experience with SEI Asia’s multidisciplinary Water Cluster. The intern will work on the project “Transboundary Rivers of South Asia Phase-2 (TROSA2): Rivers, Rights and Resilience (T2:3R)”. The intern’s work will focus on developing a Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) for Meghna for climate change impact assessment on different sectors. This opportunity will provide the intern with on-the-job training as well as the ability to learn by doing. This work at SEI will further develop the intern’s ability to bridge science and policy.
Key duties and responsibilities include
Under supervision of SEI researchers, the intern will assist in the following:
- Research and literature review
- Understand the context of the Meghna River basin.
- Examine issues around changing climate and its impact on peoples’ livelihoods and the river basin’s ecosystems.
- Data collection for the Meghna River basin
- Collect in-situ meteorological and hydrological data from relevant agencies.
- Collect climate change information under the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) framework.
- Collect agriculture and management information using citizen science.
- Support development of a river basin modelling tool
- Assist in developing an appropriate modelling framework for SWAT in the Meghna River basin.
- Validate the results using in-situ and citizen science.
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Compile results into reports and visual outputs, such as maps and graphs.
- If possible, produce a poster for policy makers on the results, using a platform like the Meghna Knowledge Forum.
- General project support
- Provide support in drafting project reports and for project management activities.
Deliverables
- Data collection using in-situ observations and citizen science.
- A SWAT hydrological model for the Meghna River basin.
- Data analysis and results, summarized as figures and graphs.
- Contribute to develop an atlas of climate change vulnerability maps in Meghna River Basin.
- Co-author a report and possibly a manuscript for submission to a high-impact peer-reviewed international journal.
Who you are
We are looking for someone who is passionate, eager to learn, and comfortable working with a diverse team of researchers.
Formal qualifications and skills
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in environmental science, geoinformatics, water resources engineering or natural sciences, with an interest in GIS and river basin modelling.
- Strong enthusiasm for research and a proactive approach to learning new skills and concepts.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
Additional information
- This is a paid internship position.
- If applicable, SEI Asia will support the process of obtaining a visa and work permit. The cost of application and relocation shall be covered by the intern.
- The intern is responsible for their own accommodation and health insurance for their stay in Thailand.
How to apply
We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis so please submit your application as soon as possible, however no later than 30 November 2024, 23:59 Bangkok local time.
Applications should be written in English and consist of a short CV and cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience. If you have experience and/or interest in specific topics or themes mentioned above, please mention this in your cover letter. Please note that only shortlisted applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
Applications and inquiries should be sent to: Uttam Ghimire, Research Fellow: uttam.ghimire@sei.org
SEI is an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all applicants based on qualifications and competencies regardless but not limited to race, national origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability and marital status. We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organization and applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Questions?
For questions regarding the administration of the internship, please contact: Nipa Laithong, Senior Administrative and HR Officer:Â nipa.laithong@sei.org
About SEI
Stockholm Environment Institute is an international non-profit research institute that tackles environment and sustainable development challenges.
We empower partners to meet these challenges through cutting-edge research, knowledge, tools and capacity building. Scientific quality and integrity are foundations of our work. Partnership is at the heart of our approach, leading to change that lasts.
Our work connects science to policy and practice, aiming to drive tangible impacts. It spans climate change, natural resources, water, air, and health, and addresses questions of governance, innovation, finance, poverty, gender equality and social equity.
We are committed to transparency and full disclosure of our funding. The Government of Sweden is our largest funder, and we also receive funds from a range of public research funders, philanthropic foundations, bilateral and multilateral development agencies, governments, NGOs and other partners.
Through SEI’s HQ and seven centres around the world, we engage with policy, practice and development action for a sustainable, prosperous future for all.
