Research Officer

Research Officer – Climate, Hydrometeorology & Geohazards

Position overview

IHRR seeks a dedicated researcher with outstanding quantitative analytical skills, strong scientific writing ability and a clear interest in publishing high-quality research. The post holder will work with IHRR researchers and national and international scientists on applied research relevant to Nepal and the Himalayan region.

The Research Officer focuses primarily on scientific research, quantitative analysis, research proposals and preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. The selected candidate will receive regular research mentorship and contribute to collaborative scientific publications.

Key responsibilities

Design and support scientific studies, literature reviews, research proposals and analytical plans.

Process and analyze rainfall, temperature, climate projection, remote-sensing, geospatial and other scientific datasets using Python, GIS and appropriate statistical methods.

Apply multivariate statistics, PCA, time-series analysis and climate-extreme methods, while explaining assumptions and limitations.

Prepare reproducible scripts, datasets, statistical outputs, maps, figures, technical reports and scientific manuscripts.

Present findings, collaborate with research partners and participate in field research and validation where required.

(Also review the detailed responsibilies in the TOR available)

What we are looking for

Master’s degree in Meteorology, Hydrology, Climate Science, Remote Sensing, Geosciences, Engineering or a related discipline.

Strong Python programming and advanced statistical analysis skills.

Demonstrated experience in remote sensing and GIS.

Ability to analyze rainfall, temperature, climate projections and large scientific datasets.

Knowledge of multivariate statistics, PCA, time-series analysis and climate extremes.

Demonstrated authorship or substantial contribution to at least 3 scientific manuscripts or scholarly research outputs; 5 or more preferred.

Excellent academic writing and scientific communication skills.

Strong interest in hydrometeorological hazards, geohazards and disaster risk management.

Your role: Focus primarily on scientific research, quantitative analysis, research proposals and preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.

A unique opportunity: The selected Research Officer will work directly with national and international scientists, receive regular research mentorship and contribute to collaborative scientific publications.

Why Join IHRR?

Work on critical scientific challenges facing Nepal and the Himalayan region.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams and international experts.

Access opportunities for research mentorship and scientific publications.

Apply advanced geospatial technologies, programming and data-driven approaches.

Contribute to evidence-based disaster risk reduction and climate resilience.

Deadline

2026-11-17