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

- Robust 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

📌 Research & Programme Lead (Maharashtra)
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