Might be of interest.
For YETI
Debabrata Phukon
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From: Sourabha Rao <sourabha.rao@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, Jul 16, 2020, 9:26 AM
Subject: PhD and post doc opportunities at Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS
India)
To: <meet.yeti@xxxxxxxxx>
Dear Debabrata,
Kindly share in your network that we are continuing to look for candidates
for PhD and post doc at CWS India. Following are the details:
Opportunities for doing Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
There are exciting opportunities for doing your Ph. D. at the Centre for
Wildlife Studies in the field of wildlife ecology and conservation. The
degree will be granted by Manipal Academy of Higher Education. We are
looking for highly motivated and academically driven candidates, with
demonstrated interest in field-based research in wildlife ecology and
conservation in India and Asia.
The following are some of the projects for which we have opportunities for
you:
1.
Understanding human–wildlife interactions across India with interests in
particular species (leopards, tigers, bears, elephants etc), mitigation and
compensation.
2.
Evaluating conservation technology interventions in addressing
human-wildlife interactions.
3.
Modeling amphibian and bird diversity in human-modified landscapes in
the Western Ghats.
4.
Assessing conservation-education programs and tools
5.
Understanding the role of women in conservation
6.
Understanding zoonotic disease transmissions
7.
Evaluation of tourism opportunities and challenges across Indian
protected areas
8.
Understanding illegal wildlife trade across ecological, political
socio-cultural and economic contexts
9.
Connectivity modeling and spatial conservation prioritization of large
mammals, using current methodological approaches for empirical data
collection and analyses.
In addition to the positions available in different projects, those with
CSIR/UGC/DST doctoral fellowships are encouraged to apply provided their
interests match that of a Guide in CWS. Typically, most projects are
executed in collaboration with faculty from other international
universities and national institutions in India.
Essential qualifications
Indian national /or OCI, with a postgraduate degree in natural sciences,
social sciences, medical sciences or engineering with at least 60% marks or
equivalent, and 12 months of experience in field-based wildlife research.
Desirable qualifications
Additional experience and training in the field of wildlife biology;
Demonstrated ability to write proposals and reports; Publication of
scientific and popular articles; Knowledge of survey and analytical methods
in ecology; Working knowledge of software such as QGIS/ArcGIS and R.
How to apply
Please write to Dr. Krithi Karanth at krithi.karanth@xxxxxxxxxxxx with
Subject Line: PhDApplication_FirstName_LastName.
Please submit in one pdf document
1.
Undergraduate transcripts
2.
Masters transcript
3.
CV/resume
4.
1-2 page personal statement identifying your 1-2 main research interests
from the above list and expanding on your relevant experience.
5.
Publications if any
6.
Three referee statements
7.
GRE, TOEFL, GATE scores if available
The selection process
Applicants shortlisted based on essential and desirable qualifications
would be invited to appear for an in person/online interview with the
Centre for Wildlife Studies, Bangalore, at their expense.
Last date for receipt of application: August 15th 2020
Interview with shortlisted candidates: Last week of August 2020
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Opportunities for doing Postdoctoral Fellowship in Wildlife Ecology and
Conservation
There are exciting opportunities for doing a two year Postdoctoral
Fellowships at the Centre for Wildlife Studies in the field of wildlife
ecology and conservation. We are looking for highly motivated and
academically driven candidates, with demonstrated interest in field-based
research in wildlife ecology and conservation in India and Asia.
The following are some of the projects for which we have opportunities for
you:
1.
Understanding human–wildlife interactions across India with interests in
particular species (leopards, tigers, bears, elephants etc), mitigation and
compensation.
2.
Evaluating conservation technology interventions in addressing
human-wildlife interactions.
3.
Modeling amphibian and bird diversity in human-modified landscapes in
the Western Ghats.
4.
Assessing conservation-education programs and tools
5.
Understanding the role of women in conservation
6.
Understanding zoonotic disease transmissions
Typically, most projects are executed in collaboration with faculty from
other international universities and national institutions in India.
Essential qualifications
Indian national /or OCI, with a PhD degree in natural sciences or social
sciences and demonstrated experience in field-based wildlife research.
Desirable Qualifications
Additional experience and training in the field of wildlife biology;
Demonstrated ability to write proposals and reports; Publication of
scientific and popular articles; Knowledge of survey and analytical methods
in ecology; Working knowledge of software such as QGIS/ArcGIS and R.
How to apply
Please write to Dr. Krithi Karanth at krithi.karanth@xxxxxxxxxxxx with
Subject Line: PostDoctoralApplication_FirstName_LastName.
Please submit in one pdf document
1.
All Peer-viewed publications (not conference proceedings)
2.
PhD transcript
3.
PhD Synopsis
4.
Masters and Undergraduate transcripts
5.
CV/resume
6.
1-2 page personal statement identifying your 1-2 main research interests
from the above list and expanding on your relevant experience.
7.
Three referee statements
The selection process
Applicants shortlisted based on essential and desirable qualifications
would be invited to appear for an in person/online interview with the
Centre for Wildlife Studies, Bangalore, at their expense.
Last date for receipt of application: Rolling
Interview with shortlisted candidates: Rolling
Please let me know if you need anything else.
Thank you very much.
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