Job Description

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Research Associate - Ecology

Locations:

Pune

At WOTR Centre for Resilience Studies (W-CReS) you will:

Support a team for action/applied research projects Work in close coordination with the trans-disciplinary team including practitioners Develop training modules for communities and practitioners Write research publications in international peer reviewed journals, report writing and engage in novel ways to communicate research Step out into the field and in our areas of intervention Data collection and Data Analysis Support the organisation with other needs whenever it is required

Apply if you have:

Educational qualifications:

A PhD (preferably with research experience) or Master's with minimum five years' research experience (interdisciplinary/ action research) in one of the following Ecology/ Forestry/ Natural Resource Management/Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Environmental science (Non-Pollution and Non-Marine) Majorly deals with Ecosystems, Landscapes, Ecosystem services and Natural Resource Management Ecological Modelling

Essential Qualifications:

Strong writing skills with experience in developing research publications, articles, and book chapters (in reputed journals and publishers), as well as blogs and science communication materials for broader audiences. Experience in planning and conducting capacity-building programmes such as trainings, workshops, and webinars. The capability to handle projects independently under guidance, ensuring quality and timely outcomes. The willingness to learn and adopt new technologies in your outreach to communities and in related applied/action research A collaborative mindset - being a proactive team player who contributes positively to group objectives. The ability to take responsibility and ownership of tasks and deliverables. The passion to work toward sustainable development through ecosystem regeneration and its management. The openness to working with a trans-disciplinary team The commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of rural communities and to achieving the targets India has set w.r.t. the SDGs, LDN, CBD and others.

To Apply:

Write to careers@wotr.org with an updated CV with subject line "Application for the position of Research Associate - Ecology" and fill the form https://forms.gle/hu38Qrpj1AsNmmy8A