Centre for Policy Research is looking to hire candidates for the post of TREADS Associates. TREADS stands for The Transboundary Rivers, Ecologies, and Development Studies.
Job Title
TREADS Associates (Senior Research Associate/ Research Associate/ Research Assistant), Transboundary Rivers, Ecologies and Development Studies (TREADS), Centre for Policy Research (CPR), New Delhi.
Location
New Delhi
Type
Full Time
TREADS research cluster at CPR, led by Dr Srinivas Chokkakula, Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) Research Chair on Water Conflicts and Governance, is looking for suitable candidates to provide research and programmatic support. TREADS pursues and promotes research in the broader area of water policy and governance, with a focus on transboundary river conflict and cooperation. In addition to pursuing this mandate of the MoJS Research Chair, the group has recently entered into a MoU with the NMCG (National Mission for Clean Ganga) to collaborate on research and knowledge production efforts for informing policy thinking about rejuvenating India’s rivers.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on a wide range of water policy and governance issues located at the intersection of technology, law, and politics.
- Data collection, field and desktop research and analysis, review and synthesize literature, write briefs.
- Plan, organize and conduct seminars, workshops and other events.
- Assist in managing social media accounts and the TREADS knowledge portal.
- Coordinating and collaborating with government agencies – both at national and subnational levels
Requirements
- Master’s degree in engineering/planning/law/geography or other social sciences.
- 1-2 years of work experience in an interdisciplinary working environment.
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing research in the field of water governance.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficient in using web, social and print media to work on all types of knowledge products and their communication such as blogs, reports, infographics etc.
- Skills in using GIS, data analysis and visualization tools are valued.
Candidates with interdisciplinary background and with demonstrated research/academic experience in the field of water resources management are preferred. Those with long-term plans for pursuing doctoral studies and research interests are especially encouraged. We also encourage applications from experienced candidates with similar qualifications with PhD or with plans for doing doctoral studies for senior positions responsible for projects.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates should send their applications with a cover letter, resume, and writing samples. The cover letter should be in the form of a statement of purpose articulating their long-term interests and how working with TREADS will be a fit for their future growth.
Please send your applications to treads@cprindia.org. Applications will be reviewed immediately on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
Note: Subject of the email should be “RA_TREADS_YOURNAME” In case of any queries contact treads@cprindia.org.
