Freelance Field Researcher – Village Solid Waste Management & Treatment Plant Assessment
· Support waste characterization studies, biomass availability assessments, and feasibility evaluations for biogas and energy generation.
· Document existing waste management systems, environmental impacts, and community practices in selected villages.
· Generate reliable field data to support design, simulation, prototype development, and performance evaluation of village-level solid waste treatment systems.
· Master's degree (preferred) in: Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, Waste Management, Renewable Energy, Rural Development and Sustainability Studies
· Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and significant field experience in waste management, environmental surveys, or rural infrastructure projects may also be considered.
· GIS tools (QGIS/ArcGIS) – preferred.
· Basic statistical analysis and report preparation.
· Familiarity with waste quantification and characterization methods.
· 1–3 years of field survey experience in: Solid waste management, Environmental monitoring and Rural infrastructure assessment
· Experience in village-level surveys, waste audits, sanitation assessments, or biomass resource assessment is preferred.
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· Understanding of: Municipal and village solid waste management systems, Waste segregation and characterization methods, Composting, vermicomposting, biomethanation, RDF, and waste-to-energy technologies, Environmental impacts of improper waste disposal & Biogas generation and renewable energy concepts
· Ability to: Conduct household and community surveys, Measure and record waste quantities and composition, Maintain field records and databases & Document waste handling practices and treatment infrastructure
· Knowledge of: Solid Waste Management Rules and environmental regulations, Sustainable waste treatment practices & Community participation and awareness programs
· Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
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· Waste Generation Assessment: Conduct household, institutional, and community-level surveys to estimate solid waste generation rates.
· Waste Characterization Study: Categorize waste into: Biodegradable waste, Recyclable waste, Inert waste, Hazardous waste. Record percentage composition and potential resource recovery opportunities.
· Existing System Assessment: Assess current collection, transportation, segregation, treatment, and disposal systems. Identify operational gaps and environmental concerns.
· Biomass and Energy Potential Assessment: Evaluate biodegradable waste availability for composting and biomethanation. Support estimation of: Biogas generation potential, Energy recovery potential, Organic manure production potential
· Environmental Assessment: Document environmental issues associated with current waste disposal practices, including Open dumping, Water pollution, Air pollution, Odour problems and public health concerns
· Design & Prototype Support: Provide field inputs required for: Treatment plant sizing, Process selection, Prototype development and System design validation.
Contact person:
Gray-95661 33822
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance, Volunteer
Contract length: 1 month
Pay: From ₹10,000.00 per month
Work Location: Remote
