Might be of interest.
For YETI
Debabrata Phukon
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From: "Vaishali Rawat" <vaishali.rawat@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 12 Jan 2018 9:59 am
Subject: WCS India: Openings for Research Assistant positions
To: "Young Ecologists Talk & Interact Yeti" <meet.yeti@xxxxxxxxx>
Cc:
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*WCS India Program: Opening for Research Assistant*
Wildlife Conservation Society India Program (WCS India) and Center for
Wildlife Studies (CWS) have Research Assistantships available to work for a
project that aims to understand the distribution of mammals, and
perspectives of local communities towards conservation in the Northeastern
state of Nagaland. The project methodology will involve sign-surveys and
habitat assessments within community-managed forests, and questionnaire
surveys in villages across Nagaland.
Qualifications:
(i) Masters’ degree in Wildlife Biology/Wildlife Science/Zoology/Life
Science/Environmental Science or related field, or
Bachelor’s degree in ecology or related field, with minimum 3
years of field experience
(ii) Past experience in conducting ecological research with a field
component
(iii) Valid driver’s license for light motor vehicle is desirable
(iv) Inter-personal skills, and the ability to work well with a team
(v) Knowledge of Hindi is desirable
(vi) Strong interest in wildlife conservation.
Successful candidates will join a team conducting ecological and social
research on wildlife conservation in Nagaland, with focus on large mammals.
The candidate will participate in research activities and will be expected
to contribute with arranging various field logistics. Remuneration will be
in accordance with qualifications.
*How to apply:* Interested candidates may send their CV, including prior
work experience in conducting ecological surveys, and a brief description
of interest in joining this project,* to bhavendujoshi3@xxxxxxxxx
<bhavendujoshi3@xxxxxxxxx>,* with the subject line, ‘Application:
Research Assistant, Nagaland’.
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Vaishali Rawat
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Wildlife Conservation Society - India Program
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