Vacancy for Research Fellows & Research Interns at CEPT Urban Planning and Design Foundation (CUPDF) at CEPT University | Posting Location: Ahmedabad, India (Exp.: 0-5 Years)

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Vacancy for Research Fellows & Research Interns at CEPT Urban Planning and Design Foundation (CUPDF) at CEPT University

1. Research Fellows

Position:	Research Fellows
No. of Vacancy:	05 Nos.
Institution:	CEPT Urban Planning and Design Foundation (CUPDF) at CEPT University
Qualification:	✔️ Postgraduate degree in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, or related fields
Experience:	✔️ Minimum 5 years of relevant research experience in academic or applied settings
Job Description:	✔️ Details Provided Below
Type:	Full Time / Contractual
Location:	Ahmedabad, India
Salary:	✔️ Highly competitive and commensurate with the profile of the candidate.
Apply at:	✔️ Apply Link Provided Below
Last Date:	Applications open until positions are filled.

2. Research Interns

Position:	Research Interns
No. of Vacancy:	02 Nos.
Institution:	CEPT Urban Planning and Design Foundation (CUPDF) at CEPT University
Qualification:	✔️ Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning or related field.
Experience:	✔️ Experience with study of urban neighbourhoods and high proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD. ✔️ Experience in QGIS/ArcGIS will be preferred
Job Description:	✔️ Details Provided Below
Type:	Full Time / Contractual
Location:	Ahmedabad, India
Salary:	✔️ Highly competitive and commensurate with the profile of the candidate.
Apply at:	✔️ Apply Link Provided Below
Last Date:	Applications open until positions are filled.

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Job description:

1. CUPDF: Research Fellow

Position: Research Fellow

Location: Ahmedabad, India

Number of Positions: 05

Term: Full-time on contract basis

Date of Posting: Oct 10, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

Reference Number: 202505/CoE/19

Anticipated Start Date: Immediate

Key Words: Urban Planning Theory, Planning History, Urban Design, Urban Studies

About CEPT Urban Planning and Design Foundation (CUPDF), CEPT University

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India has designated CEPT University as a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Urban Planning and Design in December 2023. CEPT University’s CoE is housed within CEPT Urban Planning and Design Foundation (CUPDF), a not-for-profit company of CEPT University, Ahmedabad.

The main objective of CUPDF is to undertake action research and capacity building across cities and states. Its focus is on enhancing the effectiveness of urban planning and design by identifying urban problems, generating research-based insights and informing cities with tailored solutions to support the implementation of urban projects.

About the Position:

The Research Fellow(s) will play a key role in strengthening CUPDF’s intellectual foundation by building deep expertise in urban planning theory, history, social sciences and humanities. The position requires a deep interest in reading and writing to critically engage with the broader literature that has a bearing on planning and design. The candidate(s) will contribute to shaping India-specific knowledge on urban planning and design by investing substantial time in reading books and other publications and working on real-world problems with a deeper analysis of those problems. They will be expected to prepare notes, write reviews, and translate theoretical insights into resources that inform planning practice, teaching and research.

They will also be expected to participate in ongoing research projects at CUPDF and assist in the curation of lecture notes and training material for capacity building initiatives.

Reports to: Chair of Research at CUPDF

Essential Qualifications and Requirements:

• Postgraduate degree in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, or related fields
• Minimum 5 years of relevant research experience in academic or applied settings
• Proven ability to engage with reading and writing on urban planning, theory, history
• Demonstrated ability to prepare detailed research notes and synthesize arguments
• Excellent academic writing and editing skills in English
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and meet deadlines
• Prior academic publishing or substantial research/writing experience is preferred

To Apply:

Fill and submit this form: Provided Below

List of Documents to be attached in the form:

• Detailed CV
• A cover letter indicating why you are interested in this position
• A sample of research writing (e.g., essay, white paper, published article, etc.)

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Remuneration: Highly competitive and commensurate with the profile of the candidate.

2. CUPDF: Research Intern – Urban Design

Position: Research Intern – Urban Design

Location: Ahmedabad, India

Number of Positions: 02

Term: Short-term contract (minimum 4 months)

Date of Posting: Nov 20, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

Reference Number: SC-25-26/034

Anticipated Start Date: Dec 2025

Key Words: Urban Design, Urban Planning, Urban Policy Research

About CEPT Urban Planning and Design Foundation (CUPDF), CEPT University

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India has designated CEPT University as a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Urban Planning and Design in December 2023. CEPT University’s CoE is housed within CEPT Urban Planning and Design Foundation (CUPDF), a not-for-profit company of CEPT University, Ahmedabad.

The main objective of CUPDF is to undertake action research and capacity building across cities and states. Its focus is on enhancing the effectiveness of urban planning and design by identifying urban problems, generating research-based insights and informing cities with tailored solutions to support the implementation of urban projects.

About the Position:

The Research Intern(s) will support the CUPDF team’s ongoing study on urban morphology of various cities. The intern(s) will assist in making drawings and analysing data for selected neighbourhoods from both secondary sources and field data. Responsibilities will include creating accurate drawings, creating 3D views and analysing data on various parameters of urban morphology.

Other tasks on the job may include:

• Analyze data, create maps and visual representations
• Extract insights on urban design across cities
• Contribute to research reports, presentations, etc. summarizing findings from the study.

Reports to: Research Associate / Chair of Research at CUPDF

Essential Qualifications and Requirements:

• Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning or related field.
• Experience with study of urban neighbourhoods and high proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD.
• Experience in QGIS/ArcGIS will be preferred.
• Should have the ability to analyse urban morphology, create effective visualisation and organize workflow.

To Apply:

Fill and submit this form : Provided Below

List of Documents to be attached in the form:

• Detailed CV
• A presentation with 10 slides showcasing your best work or portfolio or executive summary of a report authored by you to showcase your visual communication or writing skills.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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