Research & Programme Lead

GreenSkills; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 279,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

GreenSkills in Nagpur, India, is seeking a Research & Programme Lead to drive environmental research initiatives, manage projects end-to-end, and contribute to grant writing and partnerships.

You will mentor interns, design robust methods, oversee field data collection, and help build scalable digital offerings while advancing climate impact. The role emphasizes leadership, autonomy, and impact across urban climate research.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in environmental research or programme management.
• Bachelor’s degree mandatory; Master’s preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental research projects (urban heat, air quality, health risk assessments).
• Design robust, publishable methodologies and mentor junior researchers.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting; coordinate field data when needed.
• Identify funding opportunities; draft proposals and concept notes.
• Build partnerships with institutions, NGOs, and government bodies.
• Drive initiative and ownership in a fast-paced, growth-focused setting.

Skills

Research

Project management

Communication

Independent work

Entrepreneurial mindset

Climate policy focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography, Ecology, Climate Science, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

QGIS

Google Earth Engine

Python

R

Job description

We Are Hiring: Research & Programme Lead

Location: Nagpur, India (with occasional fieldwork)

Job Type: Full-time (6-month contract; extendable based on performance)

Compensation: ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 per month (with performance-based growth)

About the Organization

We are an independent climate research institute and think tank working at the intersection of environmental science, public policy, and real-world impact. Our work focuses on urban heat, air quality, and public health, alongside building open data tools and science communication platforms that inform decision-making from city-level planning to national policy.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Research & Programme Lead to take ownership of research initiatives and contribute to building a sustainable and impactful organization.

This is a high-ownership role requiring leadership across research, project execution, grant writing, and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Research Leadership

• Lead and execute environmental research projects (urban heat, air quality, health risk assessment)
• Design robust and publishable research methodologies
• Mentor interns and junior researchers

Project Management

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and quality end-to-end
• Coordinate data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Oversee field data collection when required

Grant Writing & Funding

• Identify relevant funding opportunities
• Draft proposals, grant applications, and concept notes

Business Development

• Build partnerships with institutions, NGOs, and government bodies
• Support development of research and digital offerings
• Contribute to organizational growth and revenue strategies

Leadership

• Take initiative, ownership, and drive direction in a fast-paced environment

Eligibility Criteria

Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in environmental research, sustainability, programme management, or related fields

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (mandatory) in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography, Ecology, Climate Science, or a related field
• Master’s degree preferred

Required Skills

• Strong research capability (thesis, publication, or independent projects)
• Familiarity with GIS/Remote Sensing tools (QGIS, Google Earth Engine) or data tools (Python/R) is an advantage
• Experience in grant writing or proposal development preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management and ability to work independently
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in ambiguity
• Passion for climate impact and building scalable solutions