Research Positions at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)Guwahati, Assam, India

About Position/Job

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) is inviting applications for two project-based research roles — Principal Project Associate (PPA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) — under the DST-funded project “Low-cost Disaster & Emergency Services for Communication At Risk (LODESTAR)”, led by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. The project is interdisciplinary, aiming to develop actionable disaster communication systems grounded in hydrological and community-based research. The positions offer the opportunity to work with social scientists, engineers, and policy stakeholders.

Position/Job Details

Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Department: Humanities and Social Sciences
Research Field: Disaster Studies, Hydrology, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Social Sciences
Location: Guwahati, Assam, India
Number of Posts: 2 (1 PPA, 1 JRF)
Job Type: Full-time, Project-based
Start Date (Anticipated): May 2025
Working Hours: As per institute norms
Salary Range:
- PPA: ₹49,000 + 18% HRA/month
- JRF: ₹37,000 + HRA for 2 years; ₹42,000 + HRA in the 3rd year
Required Degree/Diploma
- Principal Project Associate (PPA): PhD
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Master’s degree in Sociology / Geography / English / Anthropology

Research Areas

Disaster communication and early warning systems
Hydrological modelling and flood forecasting
Community-based risk analysis
Remote sensing and GIS
Data analysis using Python, R, or MATLAB
Field-based qualitative research

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

PPA:
- Relevant degree + required years of experience
- Prior work on hydrological tools such as HEC-RAS, SWAT, MIKE SHE
JRF:
- Postgraduate degree in relevant social science discipline
- Qualified NET/GATE

Preferred Qualifications

PPA:
- Strong background in modelling, scripting, and field data interpretation
- Publications or reports in water/climate modelling or risk communication
JRF:
- Field research experience
- Experience in qualitative documentation and academic writing

Key Responsibilities

Carry out hydrological modelling for flood forecasting
Integrate climate and risk data using technical software
Coordinate project tasks with other science and policy teams
Support report writing and project management
Conduct interviews, FGDs, and document field activities
Assist with qualitative research and literature review
Contribute to writing academic and project reports
Liaise with partner institutions and assist in internal communication

Application Process

How to Apply

Send your CV with academic qualifications and work experience to:
📧 recruitmentabiitg@gmail.com
Mention the position applied for (PPA or JRF) in the subject line
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email