Project Associate-I (Climate Change Loss & Damage, GIS & Earth System Data)

CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) invites applications for engagement of R&D project staff on a purely temporary basis under the project "Preparation and Development of India-Specific Assessment of Climate Change-Induced Loss and Damage of Natural Ecosystems in India for Biennial Transparency Reports and National Communication (GAP-3106)", tenable at the Kolkata Regional Centre (KRC), CSIR-NEERI. Advertisement No.: RECRUIT_CRI_2D_CEIDS_07102026 Position: Project Associate-I (PAT-I), 1 post (anticipated vacancy may be 3 depending on funds; waiting list) Place of posting: Kolkata Regional Centre, CSIR-NEERI Last date for online application: 14-10-2026 Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Environmental Science / Disaster Management / Atmospheric Science / Remote Sensing & GIS from a recognized university. Job requirements: Demonstrated experience in Earth system data analysis and modelling, including handling of satellite, reanalysis and in-situ datasets Willingness and ability to undertake field visits for data collection Proficiency in Python and R for scientific data processing Working knowledge of GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) for spatial data analysis and visualization Upper age limit: 35 years. Monthly emoluments: Rs. 31,000 + HRA for candidates qualified in CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET, GATE or equivalent national-level exams; Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others. Mode of selection: online interview (MS Teams/Skype etc.); interview date notified on www.neeri.res.in. No application fee. See the official advertisement for full eligibility and terms.