Subject: Research Fellows, Interns and Volunteering opportunities with the Conservation Research Group, Kerala
Date: May 16, 2012 5:20:54 PM GMT+05:30
To Yeti,
Please find attached a call for two paid research fellows, interns and
volunteers towards the research that will contribute to the
conservation of herpetofauna in the Western Ghats. Could you please
circulate this within the YETI list.
The Conservation
Research Group (Kerala) invites applications from those interested to assess populations
and threats to herpetofauna in south India. Two paid full-time Research Fellow
positions are currently available with the following eligibility
- Above the age of 18
- Proficient in identifying and handling
both, Amphibians and Reptiles
- Skilled in data entry, analyzing ecological survey data
(including GIS-based) and writing up reports in English
- Speak three languages: English, Tamil, Malayalam and/or Kannada
- Ability to converse effectively and
conduct interview surveys and workshops with local communities and forest
department officials
- Can drive a car (license required)
The monthly
remuneration is Rs. 10,500/- and will be based in the Theni district of Tamil
Nadu.
We are also looking forward to support:
1.
Internships
(minimum of 1 month) – Individuals would need to be proficient at either
handling & identifying herpetofauna or interacting with people about the
same.
2.
Volunteers (minimum of1 week) – Individuals from
a non-wildlife/nature conservation background. Preferably writers, graphic designers,
illustrators, theatre artists, sound composers and non-wildlife/nature
photographers will be preferred.
Interested
individuals (for the post of Research Fellow, Internships and volunteers)
should send in their CV and a brief Letter of Interest to workwithcrg@xxxxxxxxx with the Subject line of the email
reading “Herpetofauna_Applicant name_Position being applied for”. General
queries can also be addressed to the same email address.
Kind Regards,
Arun Kanagavel
