We seek an Applied Jr. Scientist to provide technical and program expertise to support our emerging freshwater work in India. We seek someone with expertise in water resource management – with preferred knowledge, skills and experience in improving watershed management to advance water quality and quantity. The position will directly support the Lead Freshwater Scientist in advancing TNC-India’s Freshwater strategy.
The person in this role utilizes advanced techniques and practices to provide technical and scientific support as a subject matter expert (SME) in the watershed conservation and other associated initiatives. The Applied Jr. Scientist supports project planning and implementation through harnessing strategic, scientific, and technical capacity in the field and collaborates with other scientists and institutions to advance TNC projects. The Jr. Scientist will cultivate partnerships with government agencies, other conservation organizations, and the academic community.
The Applied Jr. Scientist will help develop proposals for projects related to the conservation of watersheds and water bodies, project manage aspects of the work, collect data and relevant information from online sources and/or the field, conduct scientific analysis of hydrological/ecological data, interact with government officials to get support for the project work, conduct field studies as and when required and help write scientific reports. The person should have experience working in integrated teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Supports Lead Freshwater Scientist in implementing Freshwater Strategy.
- Leads and advances important aspects of the Freshwater Strategy.
- Project Manages key projects.
- Acts as a technical liaison within and outside of the organization.
- Collaborates with a wide range of partners to identify research needs, present technical concepts and support fieldwork.
- Supports program objectives by working in a complex matrix organization environment.
- Collects data when needed
- Conducts scientific analysis on hydrological/ecological data – including impact analysis
- Establishes and maintains optimal performance standards within budget.
- Assists in the development of proposals
- Negotiates complex agreements, in a political environment.
- Frequent travel domestically and/or internationally, evening and weekend hours.
- May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience, education and/or training related to hydrological processes
- Experience manipulating, analyzing and interpreting statistical or environmental data.
- Project management experience.
- Experience building and cultivating relationships.
- Experience leading or participating on cross functional teams.
- Experience managing complex projects including the financial aspect and coordinating the work of peers and partners.
- Experience applying science skill set to address an array of interdisciplinary conservation issues.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD preferred and 2-3 years related experience.
- Experience in linking ecology with water resources/watershed management
- Strong knowledge of common software applications.
- Experience fundraising and/or writing grants and research proposals
- Record of peer reviewed publications in scientific journals
- Ability to diagnose complex problems and identify solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, written, spoken and graphical means in English and Hindi.
- Ability to operate within budget guidelines to ensure sound financial performance.
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Attention to detail.