Research Associate Geoinformatics Team Location: Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR), Pune, Maharashtra Centre: WOTR Centre for Resilience Studies (W-CReS) Type of Appointment: Full-Time
About the Position We invite applications for the position of Research Associate (RA) to strengthen the Geoinformatics team of W-CReS.
The selected candidate will contribute to projects involving:
- Multi-temporal satellite data processing
- Climate and watershed studies
- Cloud-based and open-source geospatial platforms
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary research teams across the organisation
Qualifications
- ME/M.Tech./MSc. in Geoinformatics / Geomatics / Remote Sensing GIS with minimum two (2) years of relevant skilled/research experience
- OR D. in a similar discipline
Requirements
- Proficiency in satellite data processing, image correction, and analysis
- Working knowledge of desktop and cloud-based GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, SNAP, ERDAS Imagine, Google Earth Engine)
- Strong understanding of GIS database management and thematic analysis of satellite imagery
- Expertise in classification algorithms, spectral indices, and geospatial time-series analysis
- Experience handling and analysing both optical and microwave satellite datasets
- Minimum one research publication in a high-quality research journal
- Knowledge of Natural Resource Management (NRM) studies will be an added advantage
Key Responsibilities Preparation of thematic maps such as:
- Land Degradation
- LULC (Land Use Land Cover)
- Topographic Maps
- Hydrological Maps
- Other geospatial products
1. Support the Geoinformatics team in developing state-of-the-art remote sensing products using open-source GIS technologies
2. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geospatial insights across project components
3. Contribute to scientific manuscripts, technical papers, and documentation for publication in peer-reviewed journals
4. Ideal Candidate Profile
5. Analytical and resea
📌 Research Associate Geoinformatic (Pune)
🏢 Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR)
📍 Pune
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