Hiring: Geographic Research Associate

Name of the position: Geographic Research Associate

Department: Geographic Research Unit (GRU) at Bengal Institute for Architecture, Landscapes and Settlements.

This position reports to: Coordinator, Geographic Research Unit.

Expected commencement: August, 2024

Your profile:

1. Academic qualification: Master’s in Geography/Geospatial Science/Environmental Science
2. Writing competency: Proficient in writing scientific content in English
3. Analytical ability: Capable of analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing geographic data
4. Technical skills: Sound expertise in ArcGIS Pro, Google Earth Engine, QGIS, TerrSet, Microsoft Access, and R/Python

Your responsibilities:

1.       Writing scientific content and full-length article
2.       Applying novel geospatial tools and techniques for geographic research
3.       Extracting geospatial data from Satellite Imagery/Topographic maps/Google Maps
4.       Managing and updating the existing spatial database
5.       Performing other tasks assigned by the coordinator

**Please enclose your motivation, writing sample (thesis/publication), and CV with your application for this position.