Advertisement for Project Coordinator (Community Engagement) and Project Coordinator (Design) under Small Town Air Quality Project
1. IISER Mohali description
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, an Institute of National Importance, established by the Government of India, MoE (erstwhile MHRD) in 2007 to carry out research in frontier areas of Science and provide quality Science Education & Research at the undergraduate and post graduate levels.
2. Project Description
The project concerns air pollution in smaller cities in north India: the sources, how the issue is perceived by residents and local government officials, and on what actions can be collaboratively conceived and carried out. It has the following objectives:
- To generate a community-engaged understanding of the local airshed and larger environmental concerns.
- To build capacities to understand pollution's extent and sources, and to envision locally-appropriate actions.
- To communicate learnings for the benefit of other regional urban centers and the wider community.
3. Terms of Reference
Vacancies –
Project Coordinator (Community Engagement): One (1) contractual position for 24 months
Project Coordinator (Design): One (1) contractual position for 24 months
4. Qualification
Project Coordinator (Community Engagement)
Essential
a. Master’s degree in Urban Studies, Development studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Sociology / Anthropology or related field with a good proven academic record.
b. At least two years’ experience in research / field work/documentation work related to urban issues.
c. Demonstrable experience with the use of qualitative methods like oral history and
ethnographic research.
d. Good writing and communication skills with proficiency in Hindi and English.
e. Willing to undertake field visits / travel in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi.
f. Demonstrable experience of coordinating projects and leading small teams.
Preferable
- Proficiency in Punjabi language
- Coursework and/or project work on environmental issues
- Experience in videography and editing work
- Experience in conducting archival work
Project Coordinator (Design)
Essential
a. Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Architecture, Urban Design or related field with a good proven academic record.
b. At least two years’ experience in research / field work/documentation work related to urban issues.
c. Demonstrable experience of spatial analysis and visual storytelling using software such as Adobe Illustrator, Storymaps, ArcGIS
d. Good writing and communication skills with proficiency in Hindi and English.
e. Willing to undertake field visits / travel in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi.
f. Demonstrable experience of coordinating projects and leading small teams.
Preferable
- Proficiency in Punjabi language
- Coursework and/or project work on environmental issues
- Experience in videography and editing work
- Experience in ethnographic and qualitative methods
5. Job description
1. Coordinate the project under the guidance of the PI.
2. Coordinate with collaborators in the fieldsites including government officials, civil society organizations, residents
3. Conduct interviews, mapping, document analysis, participant observation
4. Organize community events like stakeholder meetings, workshops, and exhibitions.
5. Assist project team with public communication including reports and research papers.
6. Assist with official work at IISER Mohali
6. Emolument
The monthly consolidated payment would be Rs 55,000/ per month in the first year, and Rs. 60,000/ per month in the second year.
7. How to Apply
1. Send your detailed CV as a pdf (ensure that all essential requirements noted above are met and are clearly mentioned in the CV).
2. Attach any relevant publications and/or multimedia materials as attachments / links.
Send the above application materials to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 15 Jan 2024. Mention the position applied for in the subject of the mail.
3. Applications without CV or without mentioning the post applied for may not be accepted.
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and no TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
5. Only the selected candidates will be informed about selection after the interview.
6. Please note that the appointment is purely on temporary / contractual basis for the
specified period of time. Appointment under this advertisement does not give you a right for any regular position in IISER Mohali. The organisation holds the right for Extension or Termination of the candidates appointment as per university policy.