Jamia Millia Islamia Recruitment 2026: 06 Research Associate & Field Investigator Vacancies

This opportunity is ideal for dedicated researchers and field professionals passionate about environmental science, urban planning, and climate studies. The Research Associate role is best suited for PhD/M.Tech/M.Sc holders with significant research experience (3+ years), strong programming skills (Python, GEE), proficiency in spatial data analysis tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, Erdas Imagine), and a track record of published work on urban thermal environments. The Field Investigator position welcomes M.Sc/M.A/B.Tech/Diploma holders with practical experience in environmental field data collection, monitoring, and specific expertise with thermal cameras and weather stations.

Candidates lacking the specified advanced degrees or relevant diplomas should not apply. Those without demonstrable research experience, particularly in urban thermal environment simulation and ENVI-met proficiency for the Research Associate role, or without prior field data collection experience for the Field Investigator role, will find it difficult to qualify. Individuals seeking permanent government employment should note that these are contractual, project-based roles with fixed tenures of 4 or 8 months.

Jamia Millia Islamia is a Central University of high repute in India. Working on a project sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Govt. of India) offers significant prestige and valuable experience in national-level environmental research. These roles provide an excellent platform for enhancing one's academic and professional profile, especially for those aiming for careers in environmental science, urban studies, or research within governmental and academic institutions, despite being contractual.