Job Description

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 professional/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)
- Robust 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

- Support the Geoinformatics team in developing state-of-the-art remote sensing products using open-source GIS technologies
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geospatial insights across project components
- Contribute to scientific manuscripts, technical papers, and documentation for publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Ideal Candidate Profile
- Analytical and research-oriented mindset
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and within collaborative teams
- Passion for climate resilience, watershed management, and sustainable development

To Apply: Write to [email protected] with an updated CV with subject line ‘Re: Research Associate – Geoinformatics and fill the following form: https://forms.gle/Go6oxQJpju69hSah9

📌 Research Associate Geoinformatic - Pune (Maharashtra)
🏢 Watershed Organisation Trust
📍 Maharashtra