Research Associate(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Master's degree in relevant scientific discipline
• Familiarity with mountain-related scientific methods
• Strong communication and academic writing skills
• Independent and collaborative teamwork skills
• Willingness to travel to high altitudes
• One year relevant experience (asset)
• Interest in pursuing a PhD (asset)
• Research experience in mountain ecosystems
• Experience in scientific project support
• Experience with GIS and remote sensing
• Experience with R, Python, or similar
• Field research experience in natural resources
• Knowledge of South Asian environmental systems
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of Nepali, Hindi, or local language
• Knowledge of German or other languages

Tasks

• Develop research questions aligned with project objectives
• Review literature on climate and forest dynamics
• Analyze forest fires and mountain disaster risks
• Design and implement mixed-methods research
• Analyze climate data and remote sensing imagery
• Perform GIS assessments and community-level surveys
• Examine climate variability and natural hazard interactions
• Assess community vulnerability using PRA tools
• Conduct interviews and focus group discussions
• Compile, clean, and maintain project datasets
• Ensure data integrity and ethical information handling
• Comply with project data management plans
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals
• Write scientific reports and policy briefs
• Present results at conferences and workshops
• Create outreach materials and digital resources
• Prepare periodic project activity summaries
• Report on progress, challenges, and lessons learned
• Coordinate with partners in Nepal, India, and Germany
• Participate in regular project partner meetings
• Plan and execute scheduled fieldwork activities
• Perform other duties assigned by your supervisor

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