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For YETI
Debabrata Phukon
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From: Divyashree Rana <divyashreerana24@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, May 17, 2022, 2:33 PM
Subject: Part-time volunteering opportunity in a GIS project at NCBS
To: <meet.yeti@xxxxxxxxx>
Dear YETI team,
Kindly circulate the advertisement.
Contribute to the conservation of endangered species: Opportunity to learn
and volunteer in a Geographic Information System (GIS) project at NCBS
Want to learn GIS, meet a vibrant scientific community, all while
contributing to wildlife conservation research? Come work with us! We aim
to understand multispecies carnivore connectivity across multi-use
landscapes of India. I am looking for volunteers who are interested in
learning spatial analysis using QGIS and contributing to this ongoing
project.
You will be expected to
1. Spatially map species from literature and openly available resources
2. Digitize and map anthropogenic features (roads, rails, human
settlements) affecting genetic connectivity
This is a part-time and in-person opportunity. The work is scheduled to
begin this month and we expect the volunteers to come and work at the NCBS
campus, Bangalore over the weekends (9 AM - 5 PM). This is an UNPAID
position.
Benefits
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Learn to see the world from a whole new perspective like extracting and
analysing spatial data from maps!
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Contribute to and understand the growing field of connectivity
conservation
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Opportunity for longer or paid engagement based on commitment and skills
Eligibility
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Bachelor's students preferred
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Present residence in Bangalore
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Commitment for 4 consecutive weekends
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Experience with GIS is desirable, but not essential
Interested participants should fill-up the attached google form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1D6Ig8hiYo9JKHLtaA1vXaO_-7zqqB2dk0yRI3-OGzDA/prefill>.
In case of queries, feel free to reach out at divyashreer@xxxxxxxxxxx
Regards,
Divyashree Rana
PhD student
Prof. Uma Ramakrishnan's lab
National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore
