Research Associate

**Description**:
ATREE is seeking a motivated Research Associate (**Hydrologist)** with expertise in semi-arid and arid hydrological systems.
The position offers a unique opportunity to combine field-based research, hydrological modelling, and advanced remote sensing to develop sustainable and water management strategies for drought-prone landscapes in India.
**Responsibilities**:
- Conduct hydrological assessments including rainfall-runoff modelling, evapotranspiration analysis, and groundwater recharge estimation in arid and semi-arid regions.
- Process and analyze satellite-based datasets (e.g., SMAP, MODIS, Sentinel) using Google Earth Engine, QGIS, and other geospatial tools.
- Design and execute field-based studies (e.g., check dam performance, aquifer monitoring, soil moisture evaluation) in rural and peri-urban areas.
- Support the design and evaluation of nature-based solutions, rainwater harvesting systems, and managed aquifer recharge interventions.
**Qualifications**:
**Required Qualifications**
- Master's degree in Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Hydrogeology, or related fields, with a focus on dryland systems
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in hydrology after completing a master's degree.
- Demonstrated expertise in hydrological modelling, remote sensing, and spatial analysis.
- Proficiency in tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, Python, or R.
- Strong understanding of traditional water systems and local water governance practices.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills.
**Desirable Skills**
- Experience working in South Asian dryland regions (e.g., Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka) or comparable agro-climatic zones.
- Familiarity with community-based water management approaches, citizen science initiatives, or participatory water governance models.
- Prior engagement with research institutions, private sector entities, research-focused NGOs, development programs, or climate adaptation initiative
**Remuneration**:
**What We Offer**
- A chance to contribute to high-impact research on climate resilience, and sustainable hydrological systems.
- A dynamic, field-intensive role in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
- Access to a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment at one of India's premier environmental think tanks.
- Opportunities to publish and present research in national and international forums.
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**Date Posted**:
1 July 2025**Valid Through**:
July 15, 2025**Employment Type**:
Full-time**Job Location**:
- Hybrid, with frequent travel to field sites