We are looking for MTech students interested in urban-flood modelling to contribute to the ongoing research on climate resilience in Bengaluru. This research will support the project on ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) for Bengaluru city.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyse spatial and temporal data on Bengaluru’s urban hydrology, including rainfall patterns, drainage networks, and land use and land cover, using publicly available data, such as IMD, CWC, and other gridded datasets.
• Develop, calibrate, and validate urban-flood models using SWMM, HEC-RAS, or GIS-based hydrological tools.
• Examine historical flood events, assess their impact on urban communities and ecosystems, and simulate flood scenarios under various climate change projections (e.g., RCP scenarios) to assess future flood risks.
• Document methodologies, findings, and insights (including data analysis, model outcomes, and actionable recommendations for flood risk mitigation) in a comprehensive report.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree student in climate science, hydrology, environmental engineering, urban planning, or related fields.
• Experience in hydrological models and GIS mapping.

Skill Set

• Hands-on experience in hydrological and flood-modelling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, SWMM, MIKE FLOOD)
• Familiarity with different climate-data sets and climate-data analysis.
• Well-versed in GIS-based spatial analysis (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Knowledge of Python/R for hydrological modelling.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.

Location

Bengaluru

Duration

6-12 months

How to apply

Please send an email to careers@cstep.in with the subject 'Application: Intern (Adaptation and Risk Analysis)' and attach a copy of your updated CV, as well as a cover letter.