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From: Robert John Chandran <robert.john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, Jan 23, 2023 at 7:50 PM
Subject: Project Intern Positions: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
To: <meet.yeti@xxxxxxxxx>
Kindly circulate the following. the PDF file is attached:
*Applications are invited for Six Project Intern positions at IISER Kolkata
for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Research in Madhya Pradesh*
We require Six Project Interns for a project on Monitoring Biodiversity and
Ecosystem Services for Ecosystem Enhancement under the Green India Mission,
funded by the government of Madhya Pradesh. We need 3 interns for research
on *(a)* *Plant Diversity and Ecosystem Services*; 2 interns for *(b)* *Faunal
Diversity* (Butterflies, Birds, and Mammals); and 1 intern for *(c)* *Soil
and Plant Nutrient Estimation*, to be carried out in 11 forest divisions of
Madhya Pradesh. The interns will also have to assist the JRFs in training
the village-level Biodiversity Monitoring Committee members. The positions
will be based at IISER Kolkata but will require *extensive time on
fieldwork* in the forests of Madhya Pradesh, followed by landscape
ecological analyses at IISER Kolkata.
*Title of Project:* Monitoring Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for
Ecosystem Enhancement under the Green India Mission: Phase 2
1.* Number of positions available: *Six
2.* Funding Agency:* Madhya Pradesh State Biodiversity Board, Bhopal
3.* Project PI*: Dr. Robert John Chandran, Associate Professor,
Biological Sciences, IISER Kolkata
4. * Essential Qualifications:* Bachelorās degree in Botany/ Forestry/
Zoology/ Environmental Sciences/ Chemistry/ Ecology/ Wildlife Sciences/
Life Sciences as pertinent to the respective positions. A minimum of six
months of field research experience (excluding dissertation or summer
programmes) in the subject area of ecology or biodiversity is essential for
all posts. The positions require full-time commitment and persons currently
pursuing in any degree/diploma course are not eligible.
5.* Age limit:* Not more than 28 years on the last date of application.
Age relaxation as per GOI rules.
6. * Desirable Qualifications: *Masterās degree in the relevant subject,
with aptitude for field ecological studies of plants/ birds/ butterflies.
Prior experience of ecological research in central India and candidates
based in central India would be preferred.
7.* Duration and Salary:* The employment will be for an initial period
of 5 months, extendable to a maximum of 10 months. The selected candidates
will be paid Rs. 15,000 monthly (consolidated). The travel, accommodation,
and food costs during fieldwork will be borne under the project funds.
8. * How to Apply: *Interested candidates are requested to fill out a
google form https://forms.gle/BaxfZpHKxrgGDT6g6 and upload a detailed CV,
scanned mark sheets, certificates, and proof of work experience.
9.* Last date and time for receiving applications:* *7 February 2023*,
till *11 pm, *
10. * Interview:* Shortlisted Candidates will be called for online
interaction with the project proponents for initial screening after which the
candidates will be further shortlisted for a formal interview. The
shortlisted candidates will receive a call letter mentioning the time and
date of the interview/interaction via email. The candidates may send an
email to tecollab.iiserk@xxxxxxxxx if they have any queries.
*Terms and Conditions*
a) Selected candidates are expected to undertake exhaustive fieldwork for
several months at a stretch.
b) The project will commence in February 2023, and the selected candidates
are expected to join immediately
after selection.
c) All posts are purely temporary and contractual in nature.
d) The number of candidates to be called for the interview will be decided
based on the applications received.
Mere fulfilment of the eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call
for an interview.
e) The appointment of the candidate will be governed by the terms and
conditions of the said project of the
funding agency.
The PDF version of the Advertisement may be downloaded from the
"Advertisement" page of IISER Kolkata. The weblink for the page is:
https://www.iiserkol.ac.in/web/en/announcements/advertisement/#gsc.tab=0
Thank you &
Regards,
Robert John Chandran
IISER Kolkata