Join our diverse and multidisciplinary team—passionate about urban challenges and committed to interdisciplinary thinking and problem-solving.


People at IIHS

IIHS brings together people, ideas, and expertise across disciplines.

IIHS has a rich and diverse staff, many of whom have graduated from leading Indian and international universities and are trained in multiple disciplines. We foster interdisciplinary thinking and problem-solving—both crucial to effective teaching–learning.

We value strong academic foundations, interdisciplinary skills, multi-sector experience, and diverse perspectives across gender, culture, language, and geography. We encourage independent thinking, collaboration, and engagement across academia, government, the private sector and civil society. This range of expertise and experience strengthens our ability to engage with complex urban challenges.

The institution also welcomes visiting experts, external advisors, consultants, Postdoctoral Fellows, and interns to enrich our work.

"IIHS fosters an inclusive and open work environment grounded in integrity, transparency, and mutual respect."


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Careers at IIHS

Join IIHS’ diverse community of researchers, practitioners, and professionals. Contribute your expertise across practice, research, teaching, and institutional initiatives while working with colleagues from varied backgrounds and disciplines.

Postdoctoral Programme

The IIHS Postdoctoral Programme is an opportunity for early career scholars to engage with interdisciplinary research, applied research, and teaching within IIHS’ dynamic intellectual environment.

Internship Programme

The IIHS Internship Programme provides an immersive learning environment where students and young scholars can build skills, explore new areas of interest, and contribute to ongoing work across the institution.

The IIHS team is known for its professionalism, innovative problem solving, passion, diversity and commitment to unlocking urban opportunities across sectors and disciplines.