The Consultant will contribute to 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, including 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 and 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 in a comprehensive report, including data analysis, model outcomes, and actionable recommendations for flood risk mitigation.
Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in climate science, hydrology, environmental engineering, urban planning, or related fields. Previous experience with urban flood modelling and GIS mapping is a must.
Skill Set
- Hands-on experience in hydrological and flood modelling tools (e.g. HEC-RAS, SWMM, and MIKE FLOOD)
- Familiarity with different climate datasets and climate data analysis
- Well-versed in GIS-based spatial analysis (e.g. ArcGIS and QGIS)
- Knowledge of Python/R for hydrological modelling
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to conduct field work in urban scenarios
Location
Bengaluru/Noida
Duration
8 months
How to apply
Please send an email to careers@cstep.in with the subject ‘Application: Consultant- Urban flood modelling’, and attach a copy of your updated CV, as well as a cover letter.
