Research Associate (Air Quality): WRI India, a global research organization, is seeking a Senior Project/Research Associate to join their Cities Program. The program focuses on building sustainable and livable cities and working towards a low-carbon economy. As a Senior Project/Research Associate, you will be responsible for scientific analysis of air pollution sources using various methods and tools. This includes developing emissions inventories, conducting activity analysis, air pollution modeling, and monitoring. The role requires close collaboration with air quality scientists and researchers, data collection and analysis, scientific writing, and representing WRI India at national and international platforms.
Summary Table:
- Job Title: Senior Project/Research Associate (Air Quality) – Cities Program
- Institution: World Resources Institute (WRI) India
- Program: Sustainable Cities and Transport
- Location: Delhi, India
- Designation: Senior Project/Research Associate
- Research Area: Air Quality
- Eligibility/Qualification: Ph.D./Master’s degree in Atmospheric Science, Environmental Sciences, or Engineering or related discipline; 04 years of work experience after Ph.D. or 07 years after Master’s degree; experience in emissions inventories, activity analysis, source apportionment study; strong communication and writing skills; analytical research skills; ability to lead and design research proposals; strong interpersonal skills; willingness to travel
- Job Description: Conduct scientific analysis of air pollution sources, collaborate with air quality scientists and researchers, collect and analyze data, write research articles and reports, represent WRI India at national and international platforms, independently manage research studies, and draft research proposals.
- How to Apply: Qualified applicants should apply online at https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/jobs. Attach a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and reports.
- Last Date for Apply: Not specified. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Finalized candidates will be required to take a writing/analytical test.
Job Description:
The Senior Project/Research Associate will be responsible for conducting scientific analysis of air pollution sources. The primary tasks include developing emissions inventories, conducting activity analysis, employing air pollution modeling techniques, and carrying out monitoring activities. The successful candidate will work closely with air quality scientists and researchers to ensure accurate and reliable results.
In addition, the Senior Project/Research Associate will actively participate in data collection and analysis. This includes gathering relevant air quality data, processing and analyzing the data using appropriate tools and techniques, and interpreting the results. The candidate will be responsible for writing scientific research articles, reports, and proposals based on the findings.
As a representative of WRI India, the Senior Project/Research Associate will have the opportunity to present research findings at various national and international platforms. This requires excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively convey complex concepts in English.
The role also involves independently managing research studies and scientific publications. The candidate should be highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of juggling multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Moreover, the Senior Project/Research Associate should possess strong analytical research skills and be able to transfer their knowledge to different specialty areas.
Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as the role involves building a strong network of professional relationships. The candidate should be comfortable working with staff at all levels of experience and be able to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Occasional travel may be required for this position.
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants are invited to apply online through the WRI career portal at https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/jobs. Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and relevant reports as attachments.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purposes. The finalized candidate will be required to take a writing/analytical test.
