About the School of Systems & Infrastructure (SSI)
The School of Systems & Infrastructure (SSI) at the IIHS (Institution Deemed to be) University focuses on transforming key urban and infrastructure systems to improve equity, well-being and environmental outcomes for citizens and cities in India and the Global South. Its core themes are achieving sustained and equitable economic, social and environmental outcomes via better governance, finance, technology, and infrastructure service delivery. The SSI’s work is firmly rooted in the Indian context, drawing knowledge and experience from other global contexts, and has implications across cities in the Global South. The SSI’s focus spans various interdisciplinary areas of inquiry and avenues of engagement, including water and sanitation, solid waste management, energy, transport and mobility, land and planning, built environment, and information technology-enabled services (IT/ ITES).
Job Description
The SSI at IIHS is looking for motivated teaching/ research associates to support its interdisciplinary teaching, research and practice programmes. This role offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of academic inquiry and real-world practice, engaging with some of India’s most pressing urban challenges — from infrastructure and service delivery to governance, inclusion, and systemic change. The position is ideal for early-career professionals or scholars who are curious, grounded, and eager to contribute to a cutting-edge, practice-oriented learning environment.
Activities and Tasks
Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Teaching Support:
- Assisting in the preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials, and lab/practica sessions, including organising materials and classroom activities;
- Grading assignments, quizzes, and exams; proctoring exams and upholding academic integrity;
- Supporting students in the learning process through office hours and tutoring;
- Assisting faculty in updating course materials, syllabi, and assignments on Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle), including attendance tracking, grading, and reporting;
- Supporting faculty members in curriculum design, bibliographic research, course updates, and documentation;
- Coordinating field visits, industry interactions, and enrichment initiatives (guest lectures, skill programs);
- Research/ Practice:
- Assisting in the preparation of research/ practice proposals, grant applications, and ethics approvals;
- Conducting literature reviews and data collection for the School’s research projects;
- Supporting fieldwork, surveys, and qualitative/ quantitative data analysis;
- Helping draft research papers, reports, and policy briefs for publication;
- Coordinating research seminars, workshops, and dissemination activities;
- Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
- Participating in all activities of Institution-building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.
Structure and Reporting
The teaching/ research associate will report to the Associate Dean – SSI at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/ organisations, and students.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate should have:
- A Master’s degree in Urban Studies/ Planning/ Architecture/ Development Studies, Public Policy, Infrastructure or related fields, along with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and significant relevant experience (4 to 6 years) may also be considered;
- TA, tutoring, or teaching experience in relevant fields;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for faculty, student, and stakeholder coordination, and the ability to work in a collaborative manner;
- Worked in an interdisciplinary teaching/ research/ practice environment;
- The ability to handle data collection, management, and analysis (both qualitative & quantitative);
- Experience in preparing research/practice outputs (reports, policy briefs, academic papers);
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle) is desirable, but not essential;
- The willingness to travel for academic/research project-related needs.
This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.
The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Location
This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.
Review and Assessment
The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.
Diversity Policy
IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.
