Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)
Advt No. : BNHS/Adv/09 (for google form)
Position : Junior Project Fellow
No. of Vacancy : 1
Project Title
: Understanding the nest distribution, survival and conservation needs of Indian Skimmer and other riverine sandbar nesting birds.
Location-based : Cuttack District, Odisha
Job Description : The candidate is required to carry out regular field surveys along the River Mahanadi, Odisha. The data collection involves bird counts, marked bird monitoring, nest monitoring, and behavioural data collection of selected riverine bird species. Off-field work will include data entry, compilation, and report writing with basic analysis. Should be willing to work with the locals and forest department throughout the fieldwork Basic accommodation will be provided at the base camp and additionally may have to stay in remote locations during the surveys. Willingness to work with limited resources available on the field.
Educational Qualifications : B.Sc /M.Sc. in Life Sciences / Zoology / Environmental Science/ Wildlife Sciences
Preferable Qualifications : Knowledge of Oriya (speaking/writing), Swimming, prior work experience 06 months to 1 Year, basics of bird identification, valid two-wheeler license.
Salary : Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 22,000/- per month CTS
Age Limit : Below 28 years.
Duration : 06 months’ contract (subject to extension)
General Instructions:
1. Interested candidates may send their application via google form along with a detailed CV with two references
2. Google form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMw9KgyLVjjUoxjyZPB8-7VEw15Yu_8kCnVrzh4SnSkIGuQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Note: Kindly add Vacancy Code mentioned in the point one in the google form. One form for one post. You can apply for multiple positions, However, application for each position has to be made separately.
3. Interviews will be conducted via video calls. Selected candidates will receive details of online interviews.
4. BNHS reserves the right to reject any candidature in view of incomplete information provided by the candidate or for any other reason thereof.
5. Application received after 10 February 2023 will not be accepted.
Date: 27 01.2023