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(Posted on 19 June, 2019)

TEDx VersovaSalon on Wildlife Conservation @ BKC, Mumbai [June 20]: Registrations Open

About TEDx

TEDx brings the spirit of TED’s mission of ideas worth spreading to local communities around the globe. TEDx events are organized by curious individuals who seek to discover ideas and spark conversations in their own community. TEDx events include live speakers and recorded TED Talks, and are organized independently under a free license granted by TED.

Registrations

Interested candidates can apply for the event by clicking here.

Contact

Email ID: tedpress@thenumber29.com

For further details, click here.

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(Posted on 26 September, 2018)

International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research  www.ijair.org , ISSN : 2319– 1473

"Submissions Open For Volume 7,Issue 2,Sept.-Oct.,2018"

 (Online Journal,Send your paper at E-mail: submit2ijair@yahoo.in , submit@ijair.org )

Dear Authors/Researchers,

(IJAIR NAAS Rating : 3.99 , ICV : 80.67, UIF :1.126)

 We would like to invite you for the submission of your valuable research paper for  "Volume 7,Issue 2,Sept.-Oct.,2018" of IJAIR .

For more detail please : www.ijair.org

 IIJAIR ( ICV : 80.67 ) is an international academic online journal which gains a foothold in India, Asia and opens to the world . It aims to promote the research in the area of agriculture. The focus is to publish quality papers on state-of-the-art of Agriculture. Submitted papers will be reviewed by technical committees of the Journal and Association. All submitted articles should report original, previously unpublished research results, experimental or theoretical, and will be peer-reviewed. Articles submitted to the journal should meet these criteria and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Manuscripts should follow the style of the journal and are subject to both review and editing

Frequency: 6 Issue per year

Status: Published Online

Subject Category : IJAIR covers all the areas related to agriculture like (not limited to): Agronomy ,Agricultural Chemistry & Soil science ,Agricultural Botany & Biotechnology ,Bio Chemistry,Agricultural Entomology ,Plant Pathology ,Animal Science ,Agricultural Extension,Agricultural Statistics ,Plant Breeding & Genetics...

 Send your paper at E-mail: submit2ijair@yahoo.in , submit@ijair.org
(Authors are requested to send their papers to both above mentioned email addresses)

Reviewer Response should be done at E-mail: editor@ijair.org
Any Query response should be done at E-mail: info@ijair.org , submit2ijair@gmail.com

"Submissions Open For Volume 7,Issue 2,Sept.-Oct.,2018" . For more information, please visit website  www.ijair.org

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(Posted on 30 August, 2018)

OPPORTUNITY AS FIELD ASSISTANT AT WESTERN GUJARAT (KUTCH)

Location(s): WESTERN GUJARAT, KUTCH

About the Work:

Field Assistant (Three) are required for the project “Assessing the Impacts of Power-Lines on Avian Species in the Arid Plains of Western Gujarat” on temporary basis for a period of six month (likely to be extended based on performance. Selected person's day-to-day responsibilities include:

 

1.      Extensive travel across the study site

2.      Data collection related to powerlines

3.      Data collection pertaining to windmills and

4.      Questionnaire surveys for selected bird species from the study area

Essential Qualification

Master’s degree in Life Sciences/ Wildlife Science /Zoology/ Botany/ Forestry/Ecology/Environmental Sciences/Biodiversity and Conservation Science with 55% aggregated marks and above from a recognized university.

Candidates who have appeared in final year and are waiting for results can also apply.

Desirable Qualification

Experience in Field work related to birds, powerline and knowledge of local language (written and oral).

Who can apply:

Only those candidates can apply who:

1. Have Valid driving license and medical insurance

2. are available for full time

3. can start immediately

4. are available for a minimum duration of 6 months

5. have relevant skills and interests

About Wildlife Institute Of India (https://www.wii.gov.in/):

Established in 1982, Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is an internationally acclaimed Institution, which offers a training program, academic courses and advisory in wildlife research and management. The institute is actively engaged in research across the breadth of the country on biodiversity-related issues.

Send your resume to :

Dr. Anju Baroth
Scientist,
Habitat Ecology Department,
Wildlife Institute of India,
Chandrabani, Dehradun - 248001
Uttarakhand, INDIA
E: anju.baroth@wii.gov.in

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(Posted on 15 May, 2018)

Green Skil Development Programme (GSDP) -ENVIS 

Launch of GSDP-ENVIS Mobile App under ENVIS Scheme held on Monday, 14th May, 2018 at 12 noon by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Hon'ble Minister, Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi. For more details visit to webpage...

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(Posted on 14 May, 2018)

Contractual Engagement of Personnel for ENVIS Centre on Wildlife & Protected Areas at Wildlife Institute of India

Applications are invited for engagement of personnel on a purely temporary basis for the Environmental Information System (ENVIS) Centre on Wildlife & Protected Areas at the Wildlife Institute of India, an autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India (GoI). For more information download Advertisement and Application Form from the link given below:

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(Posted on 1 May, 2018)

Result of Contractual Engagement of Personnel for ENVIS Centre on Wildlife & Protected Areas at Wildlife Institute of India

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(Posted on 23 April, 2018) 

Volunteer/ Intern opportunity in ENVIS Centre at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun 

The ENVIS Centre “Wildlife and Protected Areas” at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun is looking for a volunteer/intern for a period of 6 months (starting May 2018).

Qualifications: Students from life sciences background (Biology, Environmental studies, Forestry or related fields) will be preferred. However, it’s not mandatory. Strong written/verbal communication and creative skills are desirable.

To apply: Write to us at sounika@wii.gov.in or envis@wii.gov.in with a brief CV by 10 May,2018.
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(Posted on 10 April, 2018) 

Contractual Engagement of Personnel for ENVIS Centre on Wildlife & Protected Areas at Wildlife Institute of India

Applications are invited for engagement of personnel on a purely temporary basis for the Environmental Information System (ENVIS) Centre on Wildlife & Protected Areas at the Wildlife Institute of India, an autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India (GoI). For more information download Advertisement and Application Form from the link given below:

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(Posted on 5 January, 2018) 

Internship opportunity in Dugong Recovery Program at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun

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2017-18

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(Posted on 24 November, 2017) 

• Contractual Recruitment of 59 Project Personnel under all India Tiger Monitoring Project, 2017 Download Detailed Advertisment 
  
  

• Walk-in-interview for engaging Project Associate and Project Assistant for Project entitled “Assessing the Impacts of Power-Lines on Avian Species in the Arid Plains of Western Gujarat” Download Complete Advertisement ,  Download Application Form
  
  

• Walk-in-interview for engaging Project Personnel for an IUCN-KfW funded collaborative project between Wildlife Institute of India and Zoological Society of London  Download Complete Advertisement   Download Application Form
  

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(Posted on 16 October, 2017) 

Contractual Engagement of Personnel  in  the ENVIS Centre on Wildlife & Protected Areas at Wildlife Institute of India (ADVT. No. WII/ENVIS/140/2017)


The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a premier national institution for training and research in Wildlife Conservation and Management. The WII is part of the Environment Information System (ENVIS) of the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India. For the WII ENVIS Centre on 'Wildlife and Protected Areas' the Institute wishes to engage a PROGRAMME OFFICER (1 Nos.) and I.T. Officer/ GIS Expert (1 Nos.) on a contractual basis. Details of engagement are available at WII-ENVIS centre website www.wiienvis.nic.in and WII website www.wii.gov.in. Last date for submission of application and also the written test/ interview is 30th October, 2017

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(Posted on 09 October, 2017) 

A Study on the Ecological Correlates of Forest Owlet at Melghat Forests, Maharashtra
 

Background: Wildlife Research and Conservation Society (WRCS) has been working on the ecology of Forest Owlet in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra since a long time (https://www.wrcsindia.org/forest-owlet). Our long-term studies on Forest Owlet have been useful in assessing ecological and conservation needs of the Forest Owlet and other sympatric owls in Central Indian Landscape.

Project Overview : Although there is no population estimate of Forest Owlet from Melghat Forests, the Forest Owlet appears to be well distributed within the Tiger Reserve and in the adjoining buffer area. Our study will focus on assessing ecological factors associated with the breeding success of the Forest Owlet in the area. This will involve examining the nest site selection, nest cavity assessment, and other ecological components such as demography, movement, diet and habitat use in the study area. The Forest Owlet population in Melghat is an unstudied population. The findings from this study will contribute in developing fresh insights in factors affecting its survival in this landscape and will build on the data on overall conservation plan for the species. The study is being supported by Raptor Research and Conservation Foundation (http://www.raptors.net.in).

Project Area: Melghat Tiger Reserve is located in Amravati District of Maharashtra (www. melghattiger.gov.in). Set amidst Satpura Hills in Central India, the Melghat landscape is breathtakingly beautiful with teak forests all along its rugged terrain. Temperature can peak to 470C in summers and dips to 50C in winters and overall the climate is pleasant climate through the year. Melghat Tiger Reserve is well known for the rich biodiversity and attracts many tourists through the year. The study will be carried out in the buffer area adjoining the Tiger Reserve.
Project Duration: Till December 2021.

Academic Qualification: Fresh graduates or Post-graduates from basic sciences, ecology and related fields. Previous experience of working in field and interest in bird ecology will be an added advantage.

Essential Qualities: We are looking forward to working with young, highly motivated and even tempered individual. The applicant needs to be physically fit to work in the rugged terrain of Melghat. Only those who can commit to work for the entire duration of the project should apply. The applicant should possess a permanent licence for 4 wheel and 2 wheel drive and should be able to drive a Marshal Jeep on forest roads. Excellent spoken and written English is essential. Ability to work independently as well as in a group and maintaining good spirit is required. Considering the duration of the project, we would encourage the applicant to pursue their Ph.D through this study. Students who have cleared the Ph.D entrance test can apply for the project. Applicant not wishing to pursue Ph.D can also apply with the commitment to work for the entire duration of the project. Fellowship offered will be commensurate with academic qualification of the applicant.

To Apply: Please write a covering email mentioning “Application for the Forest Owlet Project” in the subject and send your most recent resume including contact details of 3 referees (email and phone no.) at the earliest to mail@wrcsindia.org. Thank you.

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(Posted on 27 July, 2017) 

DragonflyIndia Meet 2017 and Indian Symposium of Odonatology

When and Where?

• 15 September 2017 (9.00 am) to 19 September 2017 (11.00 am) at Nature’s Nest, Goa

Registration Deadline

• 15 August 2017 (11:59 pm) IST

Registration Fees

·         Student (UG/PG/Ph.D.) – INR 4000/-

·         Professionals (Lecturer/Post Doc/Professor) and others – INR 5000/-

What Does the Registration Cost Include?

·         Food (Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks and Dinner)

·         Accommodation for 5 days and 4 nights at Nature’s Nest on sharing basis

·         Local field transport (Tambdi-Surla, Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary, Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, and Carambolim Lake)

·         Meeting Kit

·         T-shirt.

·         There is also a cool souvenir for you! If you want to book one, please add INR 200/- in the registration fees.

Overview of the Program

·         Key note talks by Dr. B. K. Tyagi, Dr. Raymond Andrew, Dr. K. A. Subramanian, and Mr. Balachandran

·         Workshop sessions (including practical) on Odonata biology by experts

·         Four field visits to understand odonates better

·         Participants’ presentations (talks and posters)

We are now accepting abstracts for the 9th Indian Symposium of Odonatology.

For details of registration and abstract submission please visit dragonflyindmeet.wordpress.com.

For any other queries write to dragonflyindiameet@gmail.com.

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The PhD programme at IISER Tirupati is starting from August 2017. 

Online application form and other information are at http://www.iisertirupati.ac.in/admissions/phd/

It involves a combination of coursework, teaching assistantship along with a major research component. IISER Tirupati admits students to its doctoral programme in Biology (includes Ecology & Evolution), Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and associated inter-disciplinary areas of research.

Students with a Master's degree in Science / Mathematics or a four-year Bacherlor degree with at least 60% marks (aggregate) are encouraged to apply to our PhD programme. In addition to the qualifying degree, we expect the students to have qualified a national examination such as CSIR-UGC NET/GATE/JEST/NBHM/JGEEBILS, etc. depending on their area of research interest. Students will be selected to the PhD programme based on their performance in the interviews, which will be conducted once eligible candidates are shortlisted. 

Eligibility criteria for the Biology programme:

1. Minimum 60% marks in aggregate (overall percentage; not only in majoring subject) or CGPA 6 out of 10 point scale (55% or equivalent CGPA in aggregate for SC/ST and PD candidates) in Master's Degree in any branch of Science Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Biological Sciences/Ecology & Environmental Sciences/Agricultural Sciences/ Biodiversity/Psychology or equivalent. B.E/B.Tech/M.Tech/M.VSc or MBBS degree holders may also apply.
2. In addition to the above criteria, the candidate must have qualified any ONE of the following exams:
   1. JGEEBILS exam.
   2. National Eligibility Test (NET) with VALID* CSIR-JRF / UGC-JRF
   3. DBT-JRF-A / ICMR-JRF / DBT-BINC
   4. CSIR/UGC NET-LSa* or DAE-JESTb*or GATEb* or GPATb* or NBHM in last two years
   5. INSPIRE-Ph.D. fellowship (Should be in possession of Provisional Selection Letter at the time of Interview)
   6. IISER BS-MS (All IISERs) Dual degree students and exceptional 4 year BS students (CGPA >= 7.0)

Rank/CGPA cut-offs for some of the aforementioned qualifying exams:
a*. For CSIR-LS rank-holders, up to rank 200 are eligible (date of passing should be in the previous two years).
b*. For DAE-JEST/GATE/GPAT rank-holders, up to rank 600 (GATE Life Sciences) are eligible. No cut-off for GATE Ecology.
* The scores/ranks must be valid at least till September 01 of the year of application, and the admission criteria can change next year.

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(Posted on 24 April, 2017) 

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

A walk-in-interview will be held on 9 May, 2017 at IWST for the positions of 10 Project Assistants and on 11May,  2017 for   09 Junior Research Fellows under ICFRE/KFD/External funded projects. The engagement of the positions will be purely on temporary basis and co­terminus with the projects. The engagement shall not be treated as regular employment under ICFRE/IWST, Bangalore. The details of the projects, dates, timings and venue of interviews are available in the websites http://iwst.icfre.gov.in and http://www.icfre.gov.in

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(Posted on 7 April, 2017) 

Workshop on Fundamentals of Herpetology

A five day workshop on Fundamentals of Herpetology from 12 to 16 July 2017.

For more details contact on: vasundhra4940@gmail.com

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(Posted on 23 March, 2017) 

SCCS2017: Registrations & abstract-submission OPEN!

The Student Conference on Conservation Science (SCCS) – Bengaluru brings together young researchers in the science and practice of biodiversity conservation. The conference facilitates interaction, encourages exchange of research ideas and methods, sharing of knowledge and experience related to conserving wildlife and helps build contacts and capacity. As a sister conference to SCCS-Cambridge, SCCS-Bengaluru focuses on attracting student participants, primarily from countries in South and South-east Asia and  Africa.

Dates:

The 2017 conference will be held at the JN Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, from 21^st to 24^th September 2017.

Early Bird registrations and Abstract submissions are now open on our website!

Abstract submissions are open for those who want to present either a talk or a poster. Students need to register and pay the conference fee before being able to submit an abstract.
Deadline for submitting abstracts is 3 April 2017.

You can view the Conference Flyer here: https://goo.gl/LF0Hsh

SCCS-Bengaluru is a four-day conference, where you can look forward to a host of long and short workshops (which are research focused and equip students with skills required for conservation), plenary talks by invited speakers, close to 25+ student talks and about 80 student poster presentations.
Read the 2016 report here: https://goo.gl/LF0Hsh

We will also have sessions on 'Who's Who in Conservation' and 'Birds of a Feather' for students to learn about the work done by a diversity of academic institutions and conservation organisations, to discover work and research opportunities they offer, and to network with students and scientists working on similar issues. Based on feedback from previous years we are working towards a slightly new format for this year’s conference, so do keep a lookout for our announcements via email, our website, Facebook and Twitter.

For further information don't hesitate to contact at sccs@sccs-bng.org.

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M.Sc. and PhD in Wildlife Science - Amity University
Amity Institute of Wildlife Science (AIWS), Amity University Noida Campus is offering a Masters and PhD program in Wildlife Science. The official call for applications for the year 2017-2018 is out. Please check the amity university website for the application process. In the case of queries, please email the Director, AIWS. Contact details as given below.

Contact:

The Director, Amity Institute of Wildlife Sciences,
Amity University Campus, Sector – 125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh,
India - 201303.                                      
Email: nschauhan@amity.edu.
Phone: +91(0)-120-4735642         Website: www.amity.edu/aiws/

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(Posted on 6 Febrauary, 2017) 

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Recruitment of post of Scientist, Project Scientist, Research Associate at Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Recruitment of post of Scientist, Project Scientist, Research Associate at Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Click for more information…

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(Posted on 21 November, 2016) 

Interview for JRF position in the project ‘Shallow water benthic communities and food-web dynamics: a case for Kakinada Bay and coastal Andhra Pradesh’

As part of Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Govt of India funded project ‘Shallow water benthic communities and food-web dynamics: a case for Kakinada Bay and coastal Andhra Pradesh ', a position of Junior Research Fellow is open in the Integrative Taxonomy and Microbial Ecology Research Group, Department of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata [IISERK]. The project aims to understand the roles of microphytobenthos in marine food-web dynamics and nutrient cycling in coastal Andhra Pradesh based on microscopy, culture based and molecular biological approaches.

Qualifications:

Candidates with M.Sc. in Botany/Marine Science/Microbiology/ and having some exposure in algal taxonomy as well as willing to undertake rigorous field work can apply electronically by sending a copy of their CV along with motivation letter to pbhadury@iiserkol.ac.in. Fellowship will be as per MoES guidelines. The position will be initially for a period of one year.

Interview:

Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview in due course.

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(Posted on 7 November, 2016) 

ICECAPS Workshop 2016

Improving Communication Effectiveness and Capacity Addition in Polar Science

Indian Polar Research Network (IPRN-APECS India) and Wildlife Institute of India- ENVIS centre on Wildlife and Protected Areas, Dehradun are jointly organizing a two-day science communication workshop called the ICECAPS Workshop 2016. The workshop will be held at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun on 1st and 2nd December 2016. This workshop aims to teach key communication skills to participants to prepare them for a career in science disciplines. Some key topics to be covered under the workshop include basic skills needed to apply for MSc/PhD courses, resume building, improving presentation skills, writing effective grant applications, planning a research project and learning basic analytical and reporting tools (R program, Latex).


This workshop will also include special sessions on Protected Area management in Polar regions (Arctic, Antarctica and the Himalayas) with a view to generate awareness about international conventions and protocols.

We are expecting a higher participation of students from organizations/universities in Uttarakhand esp. from Dehradun region. Interested students who are currently doing MSc or are in a PhD program in biological or environmental science disciplines are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to students who are currently working in any of the three above-mentioned Polar regions.


Apply for the workshop by filling this google form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr_hhXifku9v0rNJaTGSHeGdHC8fVuxridGNDxyf3j6QNbSg/viewform

More information about the workshop will be updated here
http://iprnindia.wixsite.com/iprn/upcoming-events

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20th November


Note: Outstation candidates are expected to arrange their own accommodation if selected.

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(Posted on 25 October, 2016) 

M. Krishnan Memorial Nature Writing Award 2017

Madras Naturalists' Society is conducting the M Krishnan Memorial Nature Writing Award Competition for nature writers aged between 18 and 30 years.

The Organiser: Madras Naturalists’ Society (MNS)

The Theme: Nature of Seasons

Calendar:

1 September 2016 – Launch of the Writing Competition

30 November 2016 – Deadline for submissions

31 December 2016 – Ten shortlisted participants will be announced on the website - www.blackbuck.org.in

15 February 2017 – The award winning entry and the next two best entries will be announced on the website – www.blackbuck.org.in

 Contact:

Madras Naturalists’ Society

No. 8, Janaki Avenue, Abhiramapuram, Chennai – 600 018

Phone: 98400 90875. E-mail: madrasnaturalistssociety@gmail.com

Web: www.blackbuck.org.in

Download The 2017 Theme & Rules and the Entry Form

Award Theme & Rules

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(Posted on 25 October, 2016) 

MSc dissertation program at Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species (LaCONES), Hyderabad.
The program intends to engage with 12-14 masters students each year for small projects that they could take up and execute within 6 months. The lab will provide all the necessary support, accommodation at Hyderabad, and lab facilities. Interested students can apply using this link: http://ccmb.res.in/index.php?view=training&mid=0&id=73&nid=98 Details of the application format is given in this link: http://ccmb.res.in/students/dissertation/notif_2016-17.pdf The last date for applications is 5 November 2016.

Contact:

Karthikeyan Vasudevan Ph.D.
Senior Principal Scientist
Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species (LaCONES)
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology
162 Pillar, PVNR Expressway, Attapur Ring Road,
Hyderguda, Hyderabad 500 048
Office: +91-40-24006443
fax:    +91-40-24006441
Cell: +91-9491036403

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(Posted on 14 September, 2016) 

Internship opportunity to work on birds in semi-arid landscape of South Tamil Nadu


Biodiversity project in the semi-arid landscape of S. Tamil Nadu at ATREE has a 6 months internship opportunity starting from the middle of September 2016. The internship is based in Tirunelveli district and will involve sampling of birds. The intern will be a part of team which will be sampling various taxa and characterizing habitat. Between field sampling period, the intern is expected to handle data entry and carry out  simple analysis. Applicant  should be familiar with birds of the semi-arid landscapes and also the project is looking for a young individual with keen interest in avian ecology. This is a paid position with accommodation. The first month will treated as probation after which 6 months contract will be issued.

Contact:

M.Soubadra Devy Ph.D
Fellow & Co-convenor,Suri Sehgal Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Royal Enclave, Sriramapura, Jakkur Post, Bangalore 560064, Karnataka state, India
Phone: 91-80-2363 5555; Fax: 91-80-2353 0070
Web: www.atree.org/soubadra, www.atree.org/ccc_agasthyamalai

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(Posted on 5 September, 2016) 

Certificate course in field botany on flowering plants of Western Ghats

This course is for beginners in field botany, plant enthusiasts, ecologists, naturalists, students and wildlife biologists who want to enhance their knowledge of plant taxonomy and want to learn about flowering plants of Western Ghats.

Participants are expected to have some basic knowledge of botany.

Workshop features:

• Learning plant taxonomy, ethnobotany and rainforest ecology.
• Learning vegetation monitoring as well as sampling techniques.
• Exploring various habitats to understand the species composition and the forest structures.
• Exploring the Myristica swamp: the critically endangered ecosystem.
• Photograph trees, herbs and orchids along with incredible diversity of fauna.
• Experience the beautiful landscapes whiles exploring the forest.

For more details, see the brochure

Contact: Dhiraj Bhaisare (Research Administrator) │ Contact Number: +91 9449 367536 │ Email: research@agumberainforest.org

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Engagement of summer interns for Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) Project

AGENCY
Wildlife Institute of India

LOCATION
Dehradun

JOB CATEGORY
2 Intern Positions

INTERNSHIP DURATION
15th June-15th September 2016 (3months)

STIPEND
8,000 per month

LAST DATE TO APPLY
9th June 2016

DESCRIPTION
Wildlife Institute of India is seeking summer interns to work in UNDP- WII Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) Project from 15 June-15 August 2016. BIOFIN project is a global initiative being run in 30 countries across the globe including India. It aims to estimate the funding gap for biodiversity conservation in India. BIOFIN India is led by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). The initiative is hosted by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), working with two State Biodiversity Boards, with technical assistance from Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (for more details: http://wii.gov.in/biofin).

Interns will support the activities of the WII BIOFIN core team in collection of the necessary data for assessment of programs/schemes of central and state government relevant for biodiversity conservation as per BIOFIN workbook (http://www.biodiversityfinance.net/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/biofi n_workbook_final.pdf). They will also be encouraged to provide their inputs and creative skills for the preparation of various communication tools and products for biodiversity awareness across different sectors. Primary duties will involve collection of budgetary data and information of selected government schemes, help in compilation of existing innovative mechanism for biodiversity finance using desk research and meetings with the selected government department of Uttarakahand state. Interns will receive a stipend to cover their living cost in Dehradun. Work related travels will be covered by the project. No housing is available within the institute and interns are expected to arrange their own accommodation.

Qualifications

Education
University degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) in Life sciences, Environmental Sciences, Economics or any other similar field.

Preferred Qualifications
Good Computer & Communication Skills.
Knowledge of using Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

Language
Fluency in written and spoken English and Hindi.

Functional Competencies
Ability to function in a team environment;
Productive and efficient worker, highly motivated;
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks;
Performance-oriented and focused on results;
Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility;
Ability to take instructions and to learn on the job.

To apply
Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing how you meet the qualifications listed above, the reason you are interested in this position and how this project fits in meeting your future goals to monica@wii.gov.in on or before 9th June 2016. Shortlisted candidate will be selected through Skype or telephonic interview. Selected candidate would have to start work at WII, Dehradun with effect from 15/06/2016.

Contact Person
Monica

Contact Phone
9456513805

Contact E-Mail
monica@wii.gov.in 
 

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(Posted on 5 May, 2016) 

Field Botanist positions (Temporary) 

Terracon Ecotech Pvt. Ltd., is looking for ‘Field officers - Botany’ who are willing to work in FIELD for vegetation surveys under Tree Census, Biodiversity assessment projects and Forest evaluation.

These projects are usually in jurisdiction of municipal corporations, corporate premises and protected areas. Although, the positions are on temporary (project to project / voluntary) basis remuneration will be paid, in addition to out of pocket expense.

Project locations: Lonavala (Maharashtra), Vasai-Virar (Maharashtra) and Shimoga (Karnataka).

Essential Qualification: B. Sc. (Botany/Environment science/Life Science/Agriculture/Forestry)  

Desirable Qualification: M. Sc. (Botany/Plant Taxonomy/Forestry). Plant identification skills will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates are requested to contact following officers:

Mr. Dhananjay Rawool (Project Manager - Botany) dhananjay.rawool@terraconindia.com / 9004896997

Mr. Alok Chorghe (Specialist – Biodiversity)  alok.chorghe@terraconindia.com  8008836285

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(Posted on 2 May, 2016) 

Vacancies at BNHS

Ornithologists' Vacancies at Bombay Natural History Society, Hornbill House, Opp.Lion Gate, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Road, Mumbai 400 001,  Maharashtra,  India. Tel - 91-22-2282 1811; Mob-No:- 8879101310; Fax - 91-22-22837615. Email - info@bnhs.org. Click for more details...

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(Posted on 18 March, 2016) 

Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship

Background

In a September 2014 Joint Statement, the President of the United States of America and the Prime Minister of India launched a new U.S.-India Climate Fellowship Program to build long-term capacity to address climate change related issues in both countries.

In pursuance of the Joint Statement, the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of India, desiring to promote further mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States of America and the Republic of India by a wider exchange of knowledge and professional talents, intend to work in partnership to build long-term capacity in the United States and India by engaging scientific and technical research scholars and professionals from both countries related to climate research and education through the launch of the Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship.

The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) administers the Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship on behalf of both the governments.

Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships are offered for:

• Doctoral Research: These fellowships are designed for Indian scholars who are registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian institution. These fellowships are for six to nine months.
• Postdoctoral Research: These fellowships are designed for Indian faculty and researchers who are in the early stages of their research careers in India. Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships will provide opportunities to talented faculty and researchers to strengthen their research capacities. Postdoctoral fellows will have access to some of the finest resources in their areas of interest and will help build long-term collaborative relationships with U.S. faculty and institutions. These fellowships are for eight to twelve months.

Affiliation

The selected candidate will have affiliation with one U.S. host institution during the grant. USIEF strongly recommends all applicants to identify institutions for affiliation and correspond in advance with potential host institutions. If you have a letter of invitation from a U.S. institution, please include it as a part of your online application. The letter of invitation should indicate the duration of your visit, preferably with dates.

Grant Benefits

These fellowships provide round-trip economy class air travel between India and the U.S., a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, a modest settling-in allowance, and a professional allowance.

In case of postdoctoral research grantees, and subject to availability of funds, a dependent allowance and international travel may be provided for one accompanying eligible dependent provided the dependent is with the grantee in the U.S. for at least 80% of the grant period.

Eligibility Requirements

Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship for Doctoral Research

In addition to the General Prerequisites:

• Applicants should have conducted adequate research in the relevant field, especially in the identification of resources in India and the U.S. Applicants must be registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian institution at least one year prior to August 1, 2016. In your online application form, one of the referees should be your Ph.D. supervisor. S/he should comment on your research work and the usefulness of the fellowship, and indicate the Ph.D. registration date and topic;
• This grant is intended for Ph.D. students to conduct research essential to their dissertations/thesis. Therefore, an applicant's expected Ph.D. thesis submission date should not be earlier than three months after his/her grant end date. For example, if May 2018 is the expected grant end date, applicants cannot submit their thesis before August 2018. Please indicate the Ph.D. registration date and the expected Ph.D. thesis submission date in the "Applicant Annexure.’’
• If employed, applicants should follow the instructions carefully regarding employer's endorsement. If applicable, please obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the "Employer's Endorsement Form". The employer must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship period.
• Applicants should upload a 'writing sample' such as a copy of an article or paper published/presented or extracts from the Master's/M.Phil. thesis in the online application form.

Note: These fellowships are for pre-doctoral level research. Applicants with Ph.D. degrees or those at the final stage of Ph.D. thesis submission will not be considered.
 

Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research

In addition to the General Prerequisites:

• Applicants should have been awarded a Ph.D. degree within the past four years. Applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. degree between July 15, 2012 and July 14, 2016. Applicants are required to upload their Ph.D. degree certificate/provisional Ph.D. certificate in the online application;
• Applicants must be published in reputed journals and demonstrate evidence of superior academic and professional achievement. Please upload a recent significant publication (copy of paper/article) in the online application; and
• If employed, applicants should follow the instructions carefully regarding employer's endorsement. If applicable, please obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the "Employer's Endorsement Form". The employer must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship period.

Note: In your application, you are required to indicate the period in which you can complete your proposed project in the United States. Please determine your grant duration carefully. Should you be selected for a grant, it will be for the period you specified in your application. The duration cannot be changed.
 

How to Apply

Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship for Doctoral Research

• Applications must be submitted online at: https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international/20
• Please carefully review the Application Instructions before starting your online application.
• Please refer to the Applicant Checklist before submitting the application.
• In addition, you must complete and upload the following documents on your online application:

o    Applicant Annexure

o    Employer's Endorsement Form (if applicable)

Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research

• Applications must be submitted online at: https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/scholars/30/
• Please carefully review the Application Instructions before starting your online application.
• Please refer to the Applicant Checklist before submitting the application.
• In addition, you must complete and upload the following documents on your online application:

o    Applicant Annexure

o    Employer's Endorsement Form (if applicable)

o    Reference Report Form

Application Deadline: July 15, 2016

Timeline and Placement Process

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(Posted on 16 February, 2016)

• Training programme on "Mainstreaming Biodiversity in road and rail transportation projects for Promoting Smart Green Infrastructure" from 17th – 19th February 2016 at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun. For more information contact eia@wii.gov.in  
• Workshop on “Forests within landscapes  Connecting Forests with Farming Systems” in Udaipur, Rajasthan from 18th February to 21st February 2016. For more information contact ruchi@wii.gov.in
• International Training Workshop on ‘‘Enhancing Capacity for Effective Management of Coastal and Marine World Heritage Sites of the Asia-Pacific Region’ from 26-28th February, 2016, Sunderbans World Heritage Site, West Bengal, India. For more information contact vbm@wii.gov.in
• Collaborative Workshop on 'Ecotourism in Uttarakhand: Responding to Environmental and Social Changes from 3rd to 5th March 2016 at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun. For more information contact vbm@wii.gov.in

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(Posted on 19 January, 2016)

TERI University is announcing admission to MSc degree programs. These have emerged as flagship programs of the university with a unique impact on government/private sector and structured route to higher studies and research.
 
The Department of Natural Resources offers the following programs:
1.      M. Sc. (Climate Science and Policy)
2.      M. Sc. (Environmental Studies and Resource Management)
3.      M. Sc. (Geoinformatics)
 
The inter-disciplinary nature of programs and the approach followed in the University is such that students from Science/ Engineering/ Geography/ Geology/ Computer Science/ Mathematics/Commerce/Economics/Statistics streams can apply.

The course work has a good mix of classroom teaching with a great emphasis on practicals, field visits and industrial attachment. We are also in close collaboration with various reputed institutions and industries to support these demanding areas.

The advertisement for the coming session is released in the leading papers with a last date 22 April 2016.

For more information and online applications please visit http://www.teriuniversity.ac.in or write to The Registrar, Plot No. 10 Institutional Area, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110 070; Tel. +91 11 71800222 (25 lines); Fax +91 11 26122874; E-mail registrar@teriuniversity.ac.in

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Upto 2015-16

(Posted on 9 November, 2015)

Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society Call for Fellows, 2016-17

The Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society invites applications for its 2016–17 cohort of postdoctoral and senior fellows. The fellowship program is designed to bring together excellent scholars who are working in environmental history and related disciplines. The center will award fellowships to scholars from a variety of countries and disciplines. Applicants’ research and writing should pertain to the central theme of the RCC - transformations in environment and society. Research at the RCC is concerned with questions of the interrelationship between environmental and social changes, and in particular the reasons—social, political, cultural, and environmental factors—behind these transformations. The RCC awards five types of fellowships:

• Carson writing fellowships
• Interdisciplinary writing fellowships
• Outreach fellowships
• Short-term fellowships
• Alumni fellowships

All fellows are expected to spend their fellowship in residence, to work on a major project, to attend the weekly lunchtime colloquium, and to present their project at the center. Please note that for all fellowship types, the RCC does not sponsor field trips or archival research.

Carson writing fellowships

These fellowships are at the center of our fellowship program and are awarded to scholars aiming to complete several major articles or a  book project in the environmental humanities. The program awards writing fellowships only.

Interdisciplinary writing fellowships

To promote cooperation across disciplinary boundaries, we invite applications for interdisciplinary fellowships. Scholars from the humanities should apply together with scholars from the sciences or field practitioners with the purpose of authoring a collaborative project. These fellowships are only intended for writing.

Applicants should be drawn from at least two separate institutions or organizations. One of these can be an institution at LMU Munich; in fact, preference will be given to scholars who plan to collaborate with scholars from Munich. Please note that funding will only be awarded to the non-Munich partners. All members of the collaboration should plan to be in residence in Munich at the same time. As a rule, scholars should apply for a residential fellowship of between 3 and 12 months, or a series of 3-month fellowships. But we would consider in principle other models, for example short-term cooperations over a longer period of time.

Outreach fellowships

The outreach fellowship is intended for candidates whose work promotes public engagement with the topic of transformations in environment and society. We invite applications from documentary filmmakers and writers in particular.

Short-term fellowships

Short-term fellowships (1-8 weeks) are designed to encourage genuinely explorative partnerships and dialogue across disciplinary divides and between theory and practice. These fellows come to Munich to develop a specific project— for example, a joint publication, a workshop, or other collaborative research projects.

Alumni fellowships

Former Carson fellows are not ordinarily eligible for a second writing or outreach fellowship from the RCC. However, the RCC’s alumni association, the Society of Fellows, in conjunction with the RCC, offers alumni fellowships of 3-6 months. For more information on these fellowships, please visit the Society of Fellows section of the RCC website.

To Apply:

All successful applicants should plan to begin their fellowship between 1 September 2016 and 1 December 2017; it will not be possible to start a fellowship awarded in this round at a later date. Decisions about the fellowships will be announced in mid-May 2016. Fellowships will usually be granted for periods of 3, 6, 9, or 12 months. The RCC will pay for a teaching replacement of the successful candidate at his or her home institution; alternatively it will pay a stipend that is commensurate with experience and current employment and which also conforms to funding guidelines.

The deadline for applications is 31 January 2016. Applications must be made in our online portal. The application should discuss the special research topic “transformation in environment and society” in the project description or the cover letter and should include the following:

• cover letter        (750 words maximum)
• curriculum vitae                (3 pages maximum)
• project description          (1,000 words maximum)
• research schedule for the fellowship period        (300 words maximum)
• names and contact information for three scholars as referees

Please note that in order to be eligible for these fellowships, you must have completed your PhD by the application deadline (31 January 2016). Those based in the greater Munich area are not eligible. You may write your application in either English or German; please use the language in which you are most proficient. You will be notified about the outcome of your application by mid-May 2016.
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(Posted on 23 September, 2015)

MSc Wildlife Biology and Conservation program - 2016-18

The National Centre for Biological Sciences, in collaboration with the
Centre for Wildlife Studies and the Wildlife Conservation Society, runs a
2-year MSc course in Wildlife Biology and Conservation.

The ADMISSION for the next batch (2016-2018), starting in August 2016 is
now OPEN.

The National Entrance test will be held at various centres across India on
13th of December 2015.

For more information about registration procedure and the examination
centres, please visit:  https://admissions.ncbs.res.in/information/

For more information about the course:
https://www.ncbs.res.in/mscprogram/admission

Please write to mscwildlife@ncbs.res.in for any clarifications.

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(Posted on 21 September, 2015)

Short term research position with the Eastern Himalaya Program, NCF

The Eastern Himalaya Program at Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF)
(http://ncf-india.org/programmes/eastern-himalaya) is looking for a student/researcher who will be able to join us at the Bangalore office for a period of 3-4 months, starting 5th of October, 2015. The responsibilities mainly include data entry and analysis for some of our long -term data from Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh.

Location and pay: This is a short-term contract position and will be based out of the NCF-Bangalore office in Sahakarnagar. The duration of the position is 3-4 months. Stipend will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Candidates based in Bangalore will be preferred.

Interested candidates should email their CV to bhanu@ncf-india.org or rohit@ncf-india.org

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(Posted on 11 September, 2015)

Project assistant required for long-term study on plant diversity in the Western Ghats

A Project assistant is required to work on a study investigating the processes behind plant diversity in the Western Ghats. This is part of a doctoral study at the Ecosystems Management Group, ETH, Zurich. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to pursue a career in ecology. Chosen candidate will be exposed to field research methods and basic ecological theory.

Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in B.Sc. (preferably Botany), basic knowledge of plant taxonomy and ability to conduct field work independently in basic conditions. Driving experience will be a bonus.

Job description: Conduct experiments and collect data (candidate will be trained) along with local field assistants.

Project Duration: Minimum 1 year.

Location: The position is based in the Kadamane Tea Estate, near Sakleshpur Taluk, Hassan District, in the Western Ghats.

Interested candidates should email their CV to Ashwin Viswanathan ( ashwin.viswanathan@usys.ethz.ch ).

Ashwin Viswanathan

Ecosystem Management Group
Institute of Terrestrial Ecosystems, ETH Zurich,
Universitätstrasse 16
8092 Zurich
Switzerland

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(Posted on 29 July, 2015)

DST-SERB School in Herpetology (1-15 October, 2015) 

Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun will conduct the 3rd SERB School in Herpetology (Second Phase) for imparting training in various branches of Herpetology. Twenty young researchers from India and five from SAARC countries having aptitude for herpetological research will be selected. Scholars who are MSc. final year, PhD. scholars, postdoctoral fellows or young faculty members may apply. Exceptional candidates without the above mentioned qualifications may also apply. Faculty would be leading researchers in Herpetology from different parts of the country and abroad. The school aims to provide long term scientific human resource with sound technical base for teaching and research programs in Herpetology. For those interested in Herpetology, the school will offer a rare opportunity to learn directly from the leading researchers in the field.

Contact to :

Dr. Abhijit Das
Course Coordinator
3rd SERB School in Herpetology
Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
Chandrabani
Dehradun 248 001
Email: abhijit@wii.gov.in 

Prof. Sushil K. Dutta
Course Director
3rd SERB School in Herpetology, 
Email: duttaphrynus@gmail.com    

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(Posted on 29 July, 2015)

Third course on Wildlife Conservation for Wildlife Enthusiasts (5–14 October, 2015)

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) intends to conduct the 3rd course on wildlife conservation for wildlife enthusiasts from 5–14 October, 2015. Professionals without any formal education, training and experience of wildlife biology/conservation will be given preference in the course. The course will involve five days of class room sessions at WII followed by a five days field visit. The total number of participants in the course will be 20. The training fee for this course is Rs. 30,000/person (Rupees Thirty Thousand only), which includes cost towards food and accommodation at WII and at field site, and travel to the field site and back. At WII accommodation will be provided on twin sharing basis and at field site it will be tented accommodation. Applications from interested candidates must contain a copy of their C.V. and a brief write-up explaining their intention to participate in this short course. Selection of candidates will be based on their write-up and C.V. Applications should reach the Course Director Sh. R. Suresh Kumar, Scientist – D, Department of Endangered Species Management by email (suresh@wii.gov.in) no later than 31st August 2015. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated about their selection for the course by 5th September 2015. Selected candidates will be required to sign an indemnity bond at the time of joining.

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(Posted on 21 July, 2015)

Floral Diversity Project- Interns Required

Project on floral diversity in mangrove and forest regions of Southern part of India.

Student interns may apply for the positions.

Study region: Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Essential Qualifications: B.Sc/M.Sc in Botany
Good communication skill and ability to speak regional language- Tamil and Malayalam (Desirable)
Interns will have to work as per the directions and no stipends are allocated for the same. Applicant must be willing to travel and work with a team or individually.

Desirable: Taxonomic knowledge, Photography

Responsibilities: Take part in filed trips and sample collection
Help in plant identification
Documentation
Communication of the research outcomes

Date of Start: October 2015 (Tentative)

Duration: 3 months

Deadline for Application: 10 August 2015

Send a detailed resume and one page research statement to nvinodkumaribt@gmail.com.
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(Posted on 13 July, 2015)

15th IIRS Outreach Programme on Basics of Remote Sensing , GIS & GNSS
August 10 – November 27, 2015

llRS being a premier Institute in Capacity Building through training, education and research, has so far conducted 14 Satellite/ internet based Outreach Programmes, benefitting more than 20,000 participants from around 222 institutions. To promote the full potential of space and geospatial technologies and its use, llRS announces fifteenth Outreach Programme on ‘Basics of Remote Sensing, GIS & GNSS’ commencing from August 10, 2015. It is a unique opportunity to learn directly by devoting one and half hours on each day from the place of stay of the participation. The course can be attended without any cost. Programme can be received live through internet by utilizing A-VIEW software (www.aview.in) available freely or Satellite Linulearning Management System (i.e. Train Net). This Programme is sponsored by NNRMS, Department of space, Government of India for capacity Building. The successfully completed participants will be awarded with certificate from llRS, ISRO. more from website http://www.iirs.gov.in/EDUSAT-News
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(Posted on 6 July, 2015)

Certificate course on Agro-ecology by Calcutta University, Welthungerhilfe

Applications are invited for admission into a 6 months’ certificate course in Agro-ecology to be organized by the Centre for Pollination Studies in collaboration with Norwegian University of Life Science and Welthungerhilfe. This is an innovative professional course and involves classroom teaching in parallel with hands on training and project assignments. The prospectus of the course may be downloaded from www.cpscu.in. The course will begin from 1st September, 2015 and interested applicants need to apply with a letter of intent and CV by 15th July, 2015. Applications may be sent to agroecology.cps@gmail.com
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(Posted on 24 June, 2015)

M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences

The Bishop Heber College at Tiruchirappalli is offering M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences. The course focuses on industrial, biodiversity, consultancy and teaching placements as well as research. For further details follow the link. http://www.bhc.edu.in/
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(Posted on 24 June, 2015)

Diploma in Wildlife Conservation Action at BVIEER, Pune

Admissions to the One year Diploma in Wildlife Conservation Action are now open. The course can be upgraded to a Masters. This course is being conducted in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India, New Delhi. For further details contact: Institute of Environment Education and Research, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune – 411043. Telefax: +91-20-24375684, 24362155 | Website: http://ieer.bharatividyapeeth.edu 

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(Posted on 10 June, 2015)

21 days summer school on geospatial technologies, training on RS-GIS (21 July - 10 August, 2015). Sponsored by NRDMS, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, New Delhi.

Chitkara University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh going to organize the 21 days summer school on geospatial technologies, training on RS-GIS from 21 July to 10 August, 2015 and it is sponsored by NRDMS, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, New Delhi.

Eligibility Criteria
The NRDMS (DST) training programme is open for participants of colleges/universities; scientists, state/central government officials, Disaster management planners.

Travel, Boarding and Lodging: Boarding & lodging is free for the participants and they will be paid to and fro travel fare (As per the eligibility norms mentioned on the attachment).

Travel support within India only.

Contact:
Interested participants can send their application (Fill the application by own hand writing – send scanned copy) in the prescribed format available on the university website to Dr C. Prakasam, Coordinator, Summer School, Department of Civil Engineering, Chitkara University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh – 174103. Email: c.prakasam@chitkarauniversity.edu.in

Last date of application submission: 8 July 2015 by 4.00pm.

For more details please visit the university website www.chitkarauniversity.edu.in

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(Posted on 01 June, 2015)

FERAL is conducting a five day course on "Introduction to GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing Using Quantum GIS" between 15th and 19th of June 2015 its Campus, located outside Puducherry. The course is open to all but participants should have basic knowledge of computers and need to bring their own lap-tops, smart phones (if they have a GPS) and hand held GPS units if they own one. The number of seats is limited to 20. The cost of attending the course is Rs.7,500/- for a non-student and 4,500/- for full time students. An additional 2,500/- will be charged for participants who'd like to stay on the campus premises to cover boarding and lodging. Note, we have accommodation for only ten persons at the campus.

Brochure giving details of the course and directions to the campus is available at <http://www.feralindia.org/moodle/mod/resource/view.php?id=359>
For additional information and queries contact Mr. Rajendran by email:<rajendran@feralindia.org>, or phone +91 9443602080

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(Posted on 01 June, 2015)

C.S.I.R. - Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (http://ihbt.res.in/) is inviting for the position of Project Fellows to ecological and relevant studies at Western Himalayas . The walk in interview is scheduled to be held on date 04/06/2015 at CSIR-institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. The detail advertisement is available on website http://ihbt.res.in/recruit/Advt9_2015.pdf.

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(Posted on 01 June, 2015)

Biodiversity and Conservation Field Course (5/17 October 2015) organized by the Institute for Field Biology . This is an intensive field research course for international students who are currently studying a Degree or Master programme at any university. The course will be held in one of Spain's most impressive places.

For details, other information and the application form, please visit: http://www.instituteforfieldbiology.org
Biodiversity and Conservation Field Course, 5-17 october 2015 Email: education@instituteforfieldbiology.org

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(Posted on 25 May, 2015)

M.Sc. Biodiversity Course at Pune University
Biodiversity throws various opportunities that encompasses field based knowledge of wild life, plants, microbes and their applications in the field of bioprospecting, molecular biology etc. Pune University has started M.Sc. Biodiversity Course under Innovative Programme and it is successfully run since 2003 by Dept. of Biodiversity, Abasaheb Garware College, Pune.

Biodiversity department has a strong research focus. Dept. of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Environment & Forests (MOEF), Dept. of Science & Technology (DST), ISRO, National Geographic, US are some of the noteworthy agencies that supported frontline research at the Biodiversity department. Visit the link (www.mesbiodiversity.in)

In addition to Ecology, Plant and Animal Diversity, Conservation Biology and Evolutionary biology, the course also gives wide exposure in subjects such as Microbial Diversity, Molecular Biology, Genomics & Bioinformatics, Plant tissue culture, Natural Product Chemistry and Screening techniques.

New credit system will have electives like Environmental Pollution & Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Awareness etc. Dissertation work coupled with Scientific communication & Research Methodology will only fine tune your basic exploratory skills and will surely be helpful in pursuing higher education elsewhere/ abroad.

Practicals deal with various aspects of Diversity, Conservation Biology, Biogeography. Wildlife Photography & application of RS-GIS in Biodiversity studies form integral component of the syllabus.

You are most welcome to explore new avenues with us.

For details ;
Entrance exam forms can be downloaded or online application facility is also available. Visit (www.mesgarwarecollege.org) or (http://www.epravesh.com/institute/instituteinfo/biodiversity.aspx) .

Please share the information with others interested.

We will be happy to answer back your querries if any.

Medhavi Tadwalkar
Research Project Coordinator
Dept. of Biodiversity
Abasaheb Garware College, Pune

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(Posted on 20 April, 2015)

Research Associate at BNHS
BNHS has an opening for the position of a Research Associate with a keen interest in research related to wetland birds to head a research project at Chilika lake, Orissa. The selected candidate will be involved in bird monitoring, data analysis, report writing and related scientific publications.

The position will initially be for a period of one year with time divided between fieldwork, data analysis and publication. It will be extended based on the candidate’s performance.

Essential qualifications: Master degree in Ecology, Environmental Studies, Life Sciences,
Wildlife Science or allied disciplines. Candidate should be comfortable with bird identification skills and be able to handle the project independently. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in field research as well as data analysis is a must. Candidates should have good report writing skills. Preference would be given to those who have published scientific papers.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Accommodation (sharing basis) and field expenses will be covered. The research associate will be based near Balugaun, Orissa close to Chilika lake.

Please email your CV, statement of purpose and the list of publications (if any) to Dr. S. Balachandran at bnhsbala@rediffmail.com

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(Posted on 09 April, 2015)

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