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Debabrata Phukon
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From: Sayantan Das <sayantaniiser@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019, 8:35 pm
Subject: Supported research assistantship positions on studying the
relationship between human and long-tailed monkey in Nicobar
To: YETI <meet.yeti@xxxxxxxxx>
Kindly post this advertorial for the position of research internships to
your forum.
We, at the Biopsychology Laboratory im the University of Mysore have
rolling internship positions available in our project concerning assessment
of conflict and relationship between Nicobar long-tailed monkey and humans
in Nicobar islands.
*Opportunities:*
1. Behavioral observations of habituated long-tailed monkey concerning
their feeding, ranging and interaction with human and dog
2. Assessing insect diversity and insectivory by monkeys
3. Assessment of regulatory ecosystem services provided by monkeys through
observations and experimentation
4. Conducting behavioral experiments related to food processing and
social/asocial transmission
5. Monitoring coconut plantations and recording harvests, revenue earned,
consumption by monkeys, palm health/mortality,etc.
6. Closely working with local communities and engage with stakeholders
7. Studying seed-dispersal by long-tailed monkey
8. Option of developing sub-projects withim the scope of existing project.
9. Assured authorship on substantive contribution (to be decided by project
developers)
10. Experience the dynamic and fragile nature of island ecosystems and
contribute to its protection
11. Working towards the welfare of local communities
12. Working with a community of curious minds with diverse specialities
*Emoluments:*
1. Only for a time commitment of >4 months:
1.1. Free accommodation (electricity bill beyond Rs. 200 to be shared among
residents)
1.2. Free boarding (up to Rs. 4500 per month)
1.3. Free transportation from Port Blair to field site and back
1.4. Complete coverage of local project-related expenses
2. For time commitment of <3 months and >2 months
2.1. Only INR 500 will be charged for accommodation per month
2.2. Fifty percent of boarding charges (INR 2000-INR 2250) to be borne by
the project
2.3. One-side transportation charges from Port Blair to field site will be
borne
2.4. Complete coverage of project-related expenses
*Expectations of an intern:*
1. Be driven to pursue scientific research and public/social welfare
2. Have critical logical reasoning skills
2. Dispense assigned duties punctually
3. Be physically fit to undertake field work up to 13hrs in 28-36 degree
celsius and 70-99% humidity
4. Maintain cordial and amicable relationship with group members (that are
multi-cultural and multi-lingual) and with the local populace
5. Be eager to learn and acquire new skills, both empirical and theoretical.
*Eligibility for application:*
BSc/BA/MSc/MA in Zoology, Wildlife Biology, Conservation Biology/Sciences,
Botany, Anthropology, Psychology, Forestry, Environmental Sciences,
Agriculture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Rural development and other allied
disciplines.
*Process of application:*
Please email your application to sayantaniiser@xxxxxxxxx/
monicaharpalani@xxxxxxxxx with the following documents:
1. Statement of purpose (motivation for joining the project and how it
relates to realising future aspirations)-not exceeding 2 pages
2. Curriculum vitae (not exceeding 2 pages)
3. Single letter of reference-can be sent directly by referee with filename
mentioning candidate's name, e.g. Gitanjali.pdf
Approximate date of joining: 3rd week of March,2019 (slightly flexible)
Deadline of application: 9th February, 2019
Announcement of results: 12th February, 2019 (only successful candidates
will be contacted)
You are welcome to send in your queries to sayantaniiser@xxxxxxxxx and to
monicaharpalani@xxxxxxxxx <monica.harpalani@xxxxxxxxx>
Sayantan Das