"Research Associate"

Azim Premji University was established in 2010 by the Azim Premji Foundation. The Foundation works extensively with the public school systems in many states in India, with a clear purpose – to contribute to a just, equitable, humane, and sustainable society. The University supports Education and related fields of human development through its programs of study. The University offers a liberal undergraduate degree in the Sciences, Economics, and Humanities and post-graduate degrees in the fields of Education, Development, Public Policy, Economics, and Law and Development.

Job Title: Research Associate - We invite applications for the position of research associate to work on projects related to land change modelling and geoinformatics. As a researcher, you would be responsible for contributing to projects related to land change modelling and future projection using Earth Observation time series. You will be expected to perform remote sensing and GIS analysis, develop land change models using different statistical and machine learning algorithms, and draft manuscripts.

Employment Type: Temporary

Requirements:

• Qualification and Experience:
  • MSc in Geoinformatics or allied fields
  • Proficiency in one of the scripting languages R, Python, and GEE, and working knowledge in the other two.
  • Experience of writing reports
  • Capable of working independently as well as in team

Job Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Pay Scale: As per norms

Apply Mode: Email

How to Apply: Please email the following documents to neeti@apu.edu.in with the subject line "Application for the Research Associate-Land change modelling":

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• A sample of a script you have prepared in R/Python or GEE with a summary
• A sample of your academic writing

Last date to send applications: 20 December 2024.

Organization Website: https://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/