ATREE invites applications for three positions of Research Associates (Systematic Biology), one each in Botany, Entomology and Malacology. The work involves taxonomic revisions, data-mining, information collation, curation and dissemination through various media including web portal.
Location: The position will be based in Bangalore.
Duration of appointment: The position is for a period of three years (to be confirmed after a three-month probation period) and extendable for one more year.
Minimum qualifications
- Masters in Botany/ Zoology/ Entomology/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Studies/ Ecology / related field.
- Aptitude in biological systematics
- Good communication and writing skills
Desirable skills
- Taxonomic experience working with plant/ animal collections, conversant with flora/ fauna, description of plant/ animal collections etc.,
- Ready to take up travel in remote field sites and lab studies
- Work experience in computer applications, including databases and web portals
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Interested candidates may send in their applications along their CV, a self-appraisal (not more than 1000 words) stating why s/he is the best suited for the position and contact details of two referees within 15 days of the publication of this advertisement to hr@atree.org . The subject line should say ‘Application for Systematic Biology Project’. The selections will be based on an interview of short listed candidates.
For more information please contact hr@atree.org.
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)
Royal Enclave, Srirampura, Jakkur Post, Bangalore - 560 064, India.
Ph: (O)+91-80-23635555, email: info@atree.org
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