We Are Hiring: Research & Programme Lead
Location: Nagpur, India (with occasional fieldwork)
Job Type: Full-time (6-month contract; extendable based on performance)
Compensation: ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 per month (with performance-based growth)
About the Organization:
We are an independent climate research institute and think tank working at the intersection of environmental science, public policy, and real-world impact. Our work focuses on urban heat, air quality, and public health, alongside building open data tools and science communication platforms that inform decision-making from city-level planning to national policy.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Research & Programme Lead to take ownership of research initiatives and contribute to building a sustainable and impactful organization.
This is a high-ownership role requiring leadership across research, project execution, grant writing, and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
Research Leadership
- Lead and execute environmental research projects (urban heat, air quality, health risk assessment)
- Design robust and publishable research methodologies
- Mentor interns and junior researchers
Project Management
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and quality end-to-end
- Coordinate data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Oversee field data collection when required
Grant Writing & Funding
- Identify relevant funding opportunities
- Draft proposals, grant applications, and concept notes
Business Development
- Build partnerships with institutions, NGOs, and government bodies
- Support development of research and digital offerings
- Contribute to organizational growth and revenue strategies
Leadership
- Take initiative, ownership, and drive direction in a fast-paced environment
Eligibility Criteria:
Experience
- 2–3 years of experience in environmental research, sustainability, programme management, or related fields
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree (mandatory) in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography, Ecology, Climate Science, or a related field
- Master’s degree preferred
Required Skills:
- Strong research capability (thesis, publication, or independent projects)
- Familiarity with GIS/Remote Sensing tools (QGIS, Google Earth Engine) or data tools (Python/R) is an advantage
- Experience in grant writing or proposal development preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project management and ability to work independently
- Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in ambiguity
- Passion for climate impact and building scalable solutions
How to Apply
If you are excited to build, lead, and create real impact in climate research, we would love to hear from you
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Describe one environmental research project you have led or contributed to. What was your role and outcome?
- Have you ever written or contributed to a grant proposal or funding application?
- Have you worked with government bodies, NGOs, or institutions before? If yes, explain your role.
- This role requires ownership and working in an ambiguous environment. Are you comfortable with that?
- Why are you interested in climate research and this role specifically?
- Are you open to occasional fieldwork in and around Nagpur?
- What is your current salary?
- Are you from Nagpur?
Work Location: In person
