IIFM | Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 | ICSSR Project Research Assistant Vacancy in Bhopal
The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal invites applications for the post of Research Assistant (RA) on a contractual basis under the ICSSR-sponsored research project titled "Urban Green Infrastructure in an Emerging Metropolitan Region: Governance and Social Dimensions in Bhopal". Eligible postgraduate candidates can apply for this research opportunity.
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The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal has released a notification for the contractual appointment of a Research Assistant (RA) under an Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) sponsored project. The selected candidate will work on research activities related to urban green infrastructure, governance, environmental sustainability and social dimensions in Bhopal.
The position involves GIS mapping, spatial analysis, survey management, environmental data collection, report writing and stakeholder coordination. The appointment is purely contractual and project-based.
Recruitment Name: IIFM Research Assistant Recruitment 2026
Recruitment Type: Research Assistant Recruitment
Institution: Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal
Important Dates:
Application Start Date: Applications Open
Last Date: As Mentioned in Official Notification
Project Title:
Urban Green Infrastructure in an Emerging Metropolitan Region: Governance and Social Dimensions in Bhopal
Total Vacancies: 01 Post
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
Post Graduate Degree in any of the following disciplines:
Social Science
Environmental Science
Urban Planning
Forestry Management
Sustainability Management
Geography
Ecology
Sustainability or Equivalent Discipline
Candidates should have proficiency in GIS software (QGIS/ArcGIS) and remote sensing tools.
Duration:
18 Months or Till Completion of Project (Whichever is Earlier)
Preferred Profile:
One year of relevant experience in urban environment research, spatial analysis or social science research
Knowledge of NDVI analysis
Land Surface Temperature Mapping
Satellite Imagery Processing
Experience in data analysis and report writing
Key Responsibilities:
GIS Mapping and Spatial Analysis
NDVI Analysis and Spatial Data Collection
Household Survey Coordination (300–350 Households)
Air Quality and Temperature Sensor Monitoring
Qualitative Data Collection and Interviews
Data Analysis and Report Writing
Policy Brief Preparation
Coordination with Municipal Departments and Civil Society Organizations
Selection Process:
Application Screening
Qualification and Experience Assessment
Interview
Final Selection by Project/Institute Committee
How to Apply:
Step 1: Visit the official IIFM website.
Step 2: Download and read the official notification.
Step 3: Prepare required documents.
Step 4: Submit the application as per notification instructions.
Step 5: Attend the interview if shortlisted.
About Organization:
The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. The institute specializes in forestry, environmental management, sustainability studies, natural resource management and related research activities.
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