Associate/Senior Associate Teaching and Research @Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS)

The Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) has announced a wide range of employment opportunities for professionals seeking careers in research, higher education, sustainability, urban development, communications, technology, and institutional management.

As one of India’s leading interdisciplinary institutions focused on urban transformation, IIHS is inviting applications from qualified candidates to join its academic, research, practice, and administrative teams. The organization offers opportunities for professionals to contribute to impactful work addressing complex urban, environmental, economic, and social challenges.

The latest recruitment drive includes openings ranging from entry-level research positions to senior leadership roles across several departments and programmes.

Opportunities in Research and Academic Programmes

IIHS is recruiting researchers, analysts, and academic professionals to strengthen its teaching and research initiatives.

Current openings include:

• Associate/Senior Associate (Teaching and Research) – School of Systems and Infrastructure (SSI)
• Research Analyst – Technology and the Economy
• Senior Research Associate/Consultant/Senior Consultant – School of Economic Development (SED)
• Senior Associate (Academic Administration and Teaching/Research Support) – School of Environment and Sustainability
• Research Assistant – Long-Term Urban Ecological Observatory (LTUEO)
• Project Associate (Hydrology) – School of Environment and Sustainability (SES)
• Specialist/Senior Specialist – Curriculum Research and Development (Undergraduate Programmes)

These positions provide opportunities to contribute to interdisciplinary research, curriculum development, policy engagement, and higher education innovation.

Human Development and Social Sector Opportunities

Professionals interested in social development, community engagement, and human development can apply for positions within the School of Human Development.

Available roles include:

• Senior Associate/Manager – Care Portfolio, School of Human Development (SHD)

The role focuses on advancing programmes related to care systems, social inclusion, and human development initiatives.

Economic Development and Programme Management Roles

IIHS is also seeking experienced professionals to support programme implementation and institutional strategy.

Open positions include:

• Manager – Office of the School of Economic Development (SED)
• Senior Associate (Programme Strategy and Portfolio Development) – Practice Office

These roles are ideal for candidates with expertise in programme management, strategic planning, policy development, and institutional growth.

Sustainability and Environmental Careers

Several positions are available within the School of Environment and Sustainability, supporting research and implementation related to environmental systems and climate resilience.

Current openings include:

• Specialist – Air Quality Monitoring and Analysis
• Project Associate (Hydrology)
• Research Assistant – Long-Term Urban Ecological Observatory

These opportunities are suited for professionals working in:

• Climate change adaptation
• Environmental monitoring
• Hydrology
• Ecological systems research
• Sustainability planning

ASSURE Programme Recruitment

IIHS is hiring for multiple positions under the ASSURE (Accelerating Sustainable and Super-Efficient Real Estate) initiative.

Open roles include:

• Innovation Acceleration Specialist
• MEP Systems Expert
• Associate (Programme Management)
• Project Coordinator
• Building Simulation Expert

These positions focus on advancing sustainable buildings, energy efficiency, and green infrastructure development.

Career Development and Academic Outreach Opportunities

Professionals interested in student success, higher education services, and academic outreach can apply for several positions supporting IIHS academic programmes.

Available vacancies include:

• Lead – Career Development (Postgraduate Programmes)
• Associate/Senior Associate – Career Development (Postgraduate Programmes)
• Associate/Senior Associate – Academic Outreach (Undergraduate Programmes)
• Manager – Academic Administration (Masters Programmes)

These roles support student engagement, career services, academic operations, and outreach initiatives.

Capacity Development Programme Vacancies

IIHS is recruiting experts and consultants to strengthen its capacity-building initiatives across India.

Current openings include:

• Consultant/Senior Consultant – Capacity Building
• Urban Development Professional – Capacity Development Programme
• Rural Development Professional – Capacity Development Programme
• Specialist (Swachh Bharat Mission) – Capacity Development Programme
• Research Assistant (WASH & Climate/Public Policy/Finance)

Successful candidates will contribute to training, public policy implementation, institutional strengthening, and sustainable development programmes.

Media, Communications, and Digital Marketing Positions

IIHS is seeking communications professionals, designers, and media specialists to support outreach, branding, and public engagement activities.

Open opportunities include:

Communications and Media

• Senior Communications Manager – Director’s Office
• Communications Specialist – Communications and Design
• Naturalist, Documentation and Media Specialist – Media Lab
• Documentation and Media Specialist (Academic Programmes) – Media Lab

Design and Marketing

• Senior Manager/Lead (Digital Marketing)
• Visual and Graphic Design Associate

These roles offer opportunities to work on storytelling, content development, digital strategy, multimedia production, and institutional communications.

Leadership and Strategic Management Roles

Several senior-level positions are available for experienced professionals seeking leadership responsibilities.

Current openings include:

• Manager/Consultant – Director’s Office
• Manager – Resource Development
• Senior Associate (Programme Strategy and Portfolio Development)

These positions involve organizational strategy, partnerships, fundraising, and institutional development.

Legal and Regulatory Career Opportunities

IIHS is expanding its Legal and Regulation team and currently seeks qualified professionals for multiple roles.

Available positions include:

• Consultant/Senior Consultant – Legal and Regulation (Higher Education)
• Consultant – Legal and Regulation
• Senior Associate – Legal and Regulation

These opportunities are suitable for legal experts with experience in higher education policy, governance, compliance, and regulatory affairs.

Engineering and Infrastructure Positions

The Campus Development division is recruiting technical experts to support infrastructure projects and campus development activities.

Open vacancies include:

• Senior MEP Engineer
• Architect (Interior Design)
• Planning Engineer
• Site Engineer (Civil)

Professionals with expertise in architecture, engineering, construction management, and infrastructure planning are encouraged to apply.

Information Technology and Digital Systems Careers

IIHS is hiring technology professionals to support institutional digital transformation and IT operations.

Current openings include:

• Manager – Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Associate – Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

These positions involve technology management, systems administration, digital infrastructure, and IT support.

Finance, Human Resources, and Administration Vacancies

Several opportunities are available within IIHS’s operational and administrative teams.

Current openings include:

Finance and Human Resources

• Associate – Finance
• Recruitment Specialist – People Function

Administration and Student Services

• Associate – Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Operations
• Front Desk Executive – Administration (Delhi)
• Resident Executive (Student Accommodation)
• Culinary Specialist – Administration

These positions play a vital role in supporting institutional operations and campus services.

Why Consider a Career at IIHS?

IIHS offers professionals an opportunity to work within a highly interdisciplinary environment focused on addressing pressing urban, environmental, economic, and social challenges.

Employees benefit from:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Professional development opportunities
• Research and publication support
• National and international exposure
• Access to advanced laboratories and research facilities
• Collaborative work with leading scholars and practitioners
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and advancement

Conclusion

With dozens of vacancies spanning research, sustainability, engineering, communications, education, policy, technology, and administration, the latest recruitment drive at IIHS presents a valuable opportunity for professionals seeking meaningful and impactful careers. Individuals interested in contributing to India’s urban transformation and sustainable development agenda are encouraged to explore the available positions and submit their applications.

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