Megha Shenoy 03:37 PM, October 26th, 2009

The Resource Optimization Initiative (ROI), is a not-for-profit entity, that conducts research on Industrial Ecology, to introduce planning and tools to policy makers in governments and businesses of developing countries. Please take a look at our website www.roi-online.org We are looking for researchers to carry out an investigation on the informal recycling market along with two graduate students from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. The investigation is to characterize and map the flow of materials, water and energy through informal recycling markets (unregistered and unregulated scrap dealers) in Bangalore to identify opportunities for increasing economic, environmental and social benefits. Duration of the project: November to December 2009 (2 months) Skills required include ability to: • use concepts and tools for sustainable management of resources. • conduct and translate interviews in English, Kannada and Hindi. • analyse large data sets to discern patterns and trends. • clearly present results of the investigation to government policy building and regulating agencies. Interested candidates please contact: Dr. Megha Shenoy, Research Director, Resource Optimization Initiative (ROI), No. 66, 1st Floor, Domlur Layout, Bangalore - 560 071. Email: shenoymegha@gmail.com