Department of Environment Studies

Panjab University, Chandigarh (INDIA)

Dr Suman Mor

Principle Investigator

Associate Professor & Chairperson

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the following temporary posts in Research Project entitled

“Improving adaptation strategies for climate extremes and air pollution affecting India”.

The project deals with the engagement of Indian stakeholders (state-wise) and support climate change adaptation plans

where we will maximize co-benefits by conducting the first assessment of the impacts of climate extremes and air

pollution on human health for Indian states. The project outcomes will support the India’s Comprehensive Health

Adaptation plan for Disease due to Air pollution (CHAPD) for climate change and air pollution.

Posts are purely on contract basis initially for 6 months and co-terminus with project.

Post 1: Project Scientist (No. of Post: 1)

Health/Remote Sensing and GIS/Atmospheric Sciences/ allied discipline from a recognized

institution/ University

• Desirable: Candidate should have at least two publications in relevant field and two year of research

experience

b) Salary: Rs. 80600/- per month (fixed)

c) Job Description:

• A self-motivated, multi-skilled candidate is sought to join the project having experience and research

record in climate change and air pollution studies.

• The candidate should have ability to converse, make presentations, write academic papers, reports

and collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues and researchers.

• The candidate is expected to assist with the organization of workshops, meetings, outreach activities,

and general management of the project as a whole.

• The candidates should have an experience in handing the large datasets and have strong managerial

skill to handle the research team and day to day project activities.

Post 2: Research Scientist (No. of Posts: 4)

Post (2a): Research Scientist (specialization in air pollution)

a) Qualification:

• Essential: ME/M.Tech/M.Sc in Environment Engineering/ Environment Science/Atmospheric

Sciences/Remote Sensing and GIS from a recognized institution/ University

• Desirable: Candidate should have at least two publications in relevant field and one year of research

experience

b) Salary: Rs. 55000/- per month (fixed)

Post (2b): Research Scientist (specialization in Climate Change studies)

a) Qualification:

• Essential: ME/M.Tech/M.Sc in Environment Engineering/ Environment Science/Public Health/

Environment management/ Remote Sensing and GIS from a recognized institution/ University

• Desirable: Candidate should have at least two publications in relevant field and one year of research

experience

b) Salary: Rs. 55000/- per month (fixed)

Post (2c): Research Scientist (specialization in Public Health and Policy)

a) Qualification:

• Essential: Master’s degree in Environment Engineering/ Environment Science/Environment

management/ Environment Law/ Public Health/ Public Health Policy from a recognized institution/

University

• Desirable: Candidate should have at least two publications in relevant field and one year of research

experience

b) Salary: Rs. 55000/- per month (fixed)

Department of Environment Studies

Panjab University, Chandigarh (INDIA)

Dr Suman Mor

Principle Investigator

Associate Professor & Chairperson

Post (2d): Research Scientist (specialization in Communication and Public engagement)

a) Qualification:

• Essential: Master’s degree in Public Health/Environment management/ Environment Policy/Mass

communication/ English from a recognized institution/ University

• Desirable: Candidate should have at least two publications in relevant field and one year of research

experience

b) Salary: Rs. 55000/- per month (fixed)

Job Description:

• Self-motivated, multi-skilled candidates are sought to join the project having experience and research

record in various fields as mentioned above.

• The candidates should have ability to converse, make presentations, write academic papers, reports

and collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues and researchers and various stakeholders.

• The candidate is expected to assist with the organization of workshops, meetings, outreach activities

in the project.

• The candidates should have an experience to work as research team and handling large datasets.

Post (3): Administrative Assistant cum Data Manager (No. of Post: 1)

a) Qualification:

• Essential: Graduation degree in commerce or MBA from a recognized institution/ University

• Desirable: working experience in handling research related projects

b) Salary: Rs. 38000/- per month (fixed)

c) Job Description:

• A self-motivated, multi-skilled candidate is sought to join the project having good knowledge of computer,

acquaintance with GeM portal, well conversed with accounting, auditing & financial statements, knowledge

of preparing balance sheet and other activities related to smooth handling of project.

• The candidate should have experience in handing the large datasets and expected to assist with the

organization of workshops, meetings, outreach activities.

Applications along with bio-data and attested copies of certificates and work experience, publications should reach to

the undersigned latest by 15th October 2021 before 5.00 pm on following email id : [email protected].

Candidate should also fill the google form before submitting application with document through email.

https://forms.gle/v5usBG1tkbGguMv19

The interview date and time will be informed through email to shortlisted candidates. Interview may be held

online/offline. No TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview. The rules and regulations as laid down by Panjab

University and/or funding agency will govern the selected candidate.

(Dr Suman Mor)