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From: Sayantan Das <sayantaniiser@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018, 3:53 pm
Subject: Supported research assistantship position in the project studying
relationship between humans and long-tailed monkeys in Nicobar
To: YETI <meet.yeti@xxxxxxxxx>, <birds-chandigarh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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 and ranging behavior.
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
transmission of behavior
5. Monitoring coconut plantations and recording harvests, revenue earned,
consumption by monkeys, tree mortality,etc.
6. Closely work 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 the existing
project.
9. Assured authorship on substantive contribution (to be decided by project
developers)
10. Experience the dynamic and fragile nature of island ecosystems
*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. Local project-related expenses borne by the project
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. Local project-related expenses will be borne by the project
*Expectations of an intern:*
1. Be highly self-motivated to pursue scientific research
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 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, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture,
Social Sciences, Sociology, etc.
*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: Phase-1: 4th week of December onwards
Deadline of application: 18th December, 2018.
Announcement of results: 20th December (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
