IWC Member Chaitanya Krishna ( chethikrishna@yahoo.com) has sent information about the following openings in FERAL.
Two Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions are open forworking with FERAL (http://www.feralindia.org)on large mammal surveys in the Shencottah Gap, Kerala-Tamil Nadu border.
Thework primarily involves implementing camera trap surveys. The areas to becovered lie between Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in the south andPeriyar Tiger Reserve in the north.
This is a challenging field position involving intensivedata collection. It will involve a lot of walking in difficult terrain. It willalso require staying in remote forest camps for long periods of time. Abilityto work independently
under tough conditions is a must. A bachelors degree isthe minimum educational qualification required, although a masters is an addedadvantage. Knowledge of Tamil/ Malayalam, as well as ability to drive afour-wheeler, are additional qualifications.
This position is for a period of 1 year, beginning immediately.Salary will be as per DST norms, and will commensurate with experience. Simplefood and lodging will be provided on field, as will be medical insurance.
Interested candidates who meet the above conditions canplease send their CV with a cover letter stating their research intereststo srinivasv@feralindia.org and feral@feralindia.org
Last date: 25th September 2013
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted