Careers
Drive urban transformation in the Global South through interdisciplinary collaboration with academics, researchers, practitioners and policymakers from India and around the world
Why Join Us
Why IIHS?
At IIHS, you can leverage your expertise to address urban challenges and tackle real-world issues of urbanisation.
IIHS distinguishes itself through its stimulating work environment and robust learning opportunities. We provide avenues for both individual and collaborative growth, including national and international exposure through participation in major conferences, external training programmes, internal research grants, writing support, teaching opportunities and access to a world-class Library.
With competitive compensation and benefits, a technologically advanced workspace, efficient online systems and clear performance management processes, IIHS offers a conducive setting for professionals to excel.
Competitive Compensation
Competitive salaries and benefits aligned with leading research institutions.
Learning & Growth
Access to conferences, training programmes, internal research grants, and writing support.
International Exposure
Participation in major national and international conferences and research collaborations.
World-Class Library
Access to a world-class library and technologically advanced workspace.
Teaching Opportunities
Meaningful opportunities to teach and mentor the next generation of urban thinkers.
Clear Performance Processes
Efficient online systems and transparent performance management frameworks.
Our Culture
What We Value
01
Interdisciplinary Thinking and Doing
We foster a culture of crossing disciplinary boundaries—crucial to the kind of integrated research, teaching and practice that urban challenges demand.
02
Diverse Perspectives
We value diversity in gender, culture, language, geographical origin and professional sectoral background. These perspectives strengthen collective work and empathetic inquiry.
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Inclusive Culture
An open, inclusive environment characterised by integrity, transparency and respect for all individuals—where independent thinking and collaboration are both encouraged and expected.
Who We Seek
What We Look For
- Interdisciplinary expertise
- A problem-solving and impact-driven mindset
- Willingness to bridge theory and practice
- Openness to collaboration and learning
- Diverse perspectives
- Commitment to addressing the challenges of urbanisation
At IIHS, you can leverage your expertise to address urban challenges and tackle real-world issues of urbanisation across the city–town–village continuum.
IIHS Careers
Opportunities
Current Openings
Come join IIHS and contribute to India's urban transformation
Current open positions are listed on our recruitment portal. Visit the link below to browse and apply for available roles.