Advertisement for Project Coordinator (RA) under Small Town Air Quality Project
- 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 disseminate learnings for the benefit of wider community.
3. Qualification
Essential
- Master’s degree in Urban Studies, Development Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Sociology / Anthropology/ Architecture/Geography with a good proven academic record.
- At least two years’ experience in research /field work/documentation work related to urban issues.
- Demonstrable experience with the use of qualitative methods like oral history and ethnographic research.
- Good writing and communication skills with proficiency in Hindi and English.
- Willing to undertake field visits / travel in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi.
4. Preferable
- Proficiency in Punjabi language
- Coursework and/or project work on environmental issues
- Experience in videography and editing work
- Experience in conducting archival work
- experience of spatial analysis and visual storytelling using software such as Adobe Illustrator, Storymaps, ArcGIS, and video editing softwares
5. Job description
- Coordinate the project under the guidance of the PI.
- Coordinate with collaborators in the fieldsites including government officials, civil society organizations, residents.
- Conduct interviews, mapping, document analysis, participant observation.
- Organize community events like stakeholder meetings, workshops, and exhibitions.
- Assist project team with public communication including reports and research papers.
- Assist with official work at IISER Mohali
6.Emolument
The monthly consolidated payment would be Rs 55,000/ per month in the first year. If the position is extended to
second year the consolidated payment would be Rs. 60,000/ per month.
7. How to Apply
- Send your detailed CV as a pdf (ensure that all essential requirements noted above are met and are clearly mentioned in the CV).
- 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 16 Sept 2024. Mention the position applied for in the subject of the mail.
- Applications without CV or without mentioning the post applied for will not be accepted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and no TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview. Online interviews are possible.
- Only the selected candidates will be informed about the selection after the interview.
- 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.