Position Overview

WELL Labs is anchoring a newly formed Bengaluru Decentralised Water Reuse Coalition, bringing together RWAs, developers, STP operators, regulators, and industry bodies to unlock safe, reliable water reuse from the city s 4,000+ decentralised sewage treatment plants (dSTPs). The Research Associate will provide day-to-day research, coordination, and documentation support across the Coalition.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who wants to work at the intersection of field research, stakeholder coordination, and policy-facing documentation in the urban water and sanitation sector.

Job Location: Bengaluru (Hybrid)

Type of Engagement: Full-time
Responsibilities
Research Documentation
- Conduct primary and secondary research on decentralised sanitation and water reuse systems, including stakeholder mapping, interviews, and site visits.
- Collect, organise, and analyse field and secondary data on technology performance, costs, and management models.
- Track and synthesise relevant regulatory frameworks and standards to inform programme work.




- Draft research notes, briefs, and documentation in transparent, concise language.
Stakeholder Coalition Coordination
- Coordinate workshops, working sessions, and meetings with external stakeholders and partner organisations.
- Liaise with partners to schedule consultations, follow up on action items, and maintain communication.
- Document meeting outcomes, decisions, and milestones for internal and partner reference.
Programme Support
- Support the design and testing of tools, frameworks, or training materials as needed by the programme.
- Assist with stakeholder consultations and pilot activities across different workstreams.
- Contribute to knowledge products such as guidance notes, case studies, and training content.
Required Qualifications Competencies
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Environmental Engineering/ Urban Planning/ Public Policy/ Environmental Science/ Development Studies, or a related field

📌 Research Associate (Bengaluru)
🏢 WELL Labs
📍 Bengaluru