Research Associate

Teri In; Goa; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Teri In in Goa seeks a marine research professional to lead coastal biodiversity projects, conduct field and lab studies, and help develop marine resource products. You will perform sampling, data collection, and reporting, including underwater surveys.

The role requires MSc in marine sciences with potential Doctoral or 2-3 years post-MSc experience, proficiency in data analysis and strong communication, plus willingness for fieldwork and travel. SCUBA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marine Science or allied subjects.
• Doctoral and/or 2-3 years post-MSc research experience; thesis submission allowed.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects on coastal biodiversity and protection under changing climate.
• Conduct field and lab-based research and engage in R&D (e.g., product development from marine resources).
• Design and execute sampling protocols, sample collection, monitoring, surveys, and data quality assurance.
• Scuba diving and underwater habitat/biota monitoring and reporting.
• Prepare proposals, grant writing, reports, publications, and conference presentations.
• Engage with partner organisations (government, NGO, communities) as required.
• Business travel as needed for projects.
• Support other relevant projects as required.

Skills

Data analysis

Paper writing

PowerPoint

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Field experience

SCUBA diving

Education

MSc in Marine Science / Marine Biology / Fishery / Marine Biotechnology or allied subjects

Doctoral and/or 2-3 years research experience after MSc

Tools

R

Python

QGIS

ODV

Job description

• Lead projects on coastal biodiversity and protection under changing climate, marine living organisms and their vulnerabilities to marine pollution/eutrophication.
• Conduct both field and lab-based research and engage in R&D works (such as product development from marine resources)
• Design and execute sampling protocols, sample collection, monitoring, surveys, and ensure data quality.
• Scuba diving and underwater habitat/biota monitoring and reporting
• Prepare research proposals, grant writing, reports, publications, presentations in conferences.
• Experience with molecular, microbiological, or biotechnological techniques relevant to marine research will be an added advantage.
• Engage with partner organisations (government, NGO, communities) as required.
• Business travel depending on project requirements.
• Support other relevant projects as and when required.

Experience

0 - 3 Years

Qualification

• Master-s degree (MSc) in Marine Science / Marine Biology / Fishery / Marine Biotechnology or allied subjects
• Doctoral and/or 2-3 years research experience after MSc. Those who have submitted thesis are also eligible.

Skills

• Proficiency in data analysis- paper writing skills- impactful power point preparation- communication skills.
• Ability to work under hostile field conditions and awareness of safety requirements.
• Ability to collaborate in teams and deliver under timelines
• Experience of working in marine related projects- field experience in coastal settings- certified SCUBA diver with experience in underwater surveys.
• Analyse datasets using statistical/spatial/ marine data visualization tools tools (R- Python- QGIS- ODV).