Join one of India’s oldest wildlife research and conservation organizations, with opportunities for both freshers to dip their toes into conservation, as well as experienced professionals to become a part of our ever-growing CWS Team.
ABOUT THE ROLE
CWS invites applications for the position of Research Fellow to join the Elephant Research Program at the Centre for Wildlife Studies. The project aims to assess distribution and population status of Asian elephants in the southern Western Ghats and Northern Eastern Ghats landscapes across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh; analyze field data using quantitative and qualitative methods and identify drivers and hotspots of conflict across these regions; co-write papers on elephant and mammal ecology, habitat degradation and conflict, for submission to high impact journals and conduct outreach with key stakeholders towards mitigating conflict. The research would require extensive travel and field work in the forests of the Southern Western Ghats and Northern Eastern Ghats. There will also be a significant portion of desk-based data entry and analysis at our office in Bangalore.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The senior research fellow will be an integral member of our elephant research team, reporting to Dr. Krithi K. Karanth and Dr. Vikram Aditya, and is expected to contribute significantly to all aspects of project implementation, data analysis, manuscript/report writing, and outreach. Specifically, the position will include 1. Field work over several months in the Southern Western Ghats and Northern Eastern Ghats
2. Data organization, entry and analysis using advanced analytical tools on GIS/RS platforms, R, Presence, Distance and other platforms, 3) the candidate is expected to lead the writing of manuscripts, articles and reports based on the findings of the project
4. Reviewing literature, collating existing information on elephant ecology, human wildlife interactions and landscape changes across the project region
5. Creating outreach and communication materials as and when required
6. Organizing stakeholder meetings in the field region
7. Project administration components. The successful candidate will also help organize and coordinate various project management tasks (coordinate research team meetings, help with grant reporting, possibly supervise an assistant etc.). There may be opportunities to communicate research results at conferences. The selected candidate should be able to work independently and lead junior researchers.
REQUIRED SKILLS
1. Masters degree in the life sciences or any allied disciplines (including zoology, wildlife sciences, environmental sciences, geography, and other related disciplines) with a minimum of 5 years of work experience designing and carrying out ecological field surveys in diverse landscapes, interpreting and analyzing field data, and writing manuscripts.
2. Experience publishing at least 3 peer-reviewed publications in well-known journals.
3. Some experience carrying out social science surveys, semi-structured interviews, qualitative data collection and analysis, working with forest-dwelling or rural communities.
APPLICATION PROCESS
For a review of the application, please submit the following:
1. Curriculum vitae and a covering letter mentioning the position ‘RF elephant program’
2. 3-4 academic publications where the candidate is a first or second author
3. List of three professional references
Please send all documents to Dr. Vikram Aditya at vikram.aditya@cwsindia.org with the subject line, ‘Application for RF elephant program’.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis till the position is filled. Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Fundraising Manager is a key role in helping the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) to grow the scale and impact of our programs. The position engages with CWS staff to develop grant proposals, build CSR networks, and develop new fundraising opportunities. The role requires constant interactions and collaboration with all teams at CWS.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Support: Assist the Chief Executive Officer and senior team with outreach and funding tasks.
2. Proposal Development: Write and refine proposals for CWS programs, coordinating with staff and management.
3. Database Management: Maintain accurate records of submissions, projects, and donor information with the accounts team.
4. Opportunity Identification: Find and engage new donors and funding opportunities.
5. Platform Management: Oversee crowdfunding platforms like Give India and manage donor management systems such as Salesforce NPSP or Zoho.
6. Campaign Coordination: Plan and execute successful fundraising campaigns and events.
REQUIRED SKILLS
1. Adaptability: Excel in a fast-paced environment, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks.
2. Proposal Writing: Demonstrated success in crafting winning proposals, especially for wildlife and conservation projects.
3. Fundraising Experience: 2-3 years of experience in fundraising with a solid understanding of CSR networks and funding opportunities in India.
4. Technical Proficiency: Strong writing, research, and computer skills.
5. Team Collaboration: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
We seek a conservation scientist with a background in wildlife ecology, environmental science, geography, public policy, GIS, remote sensing, economics or related interdisciplinary elds. The candidate should possess strong quantitative skills, demonstrated ability to lead and build independent research programs and fundraising track record. Candidates will work with multiple teams of researchers and conservationists at CWS.
REQUIRED SKILLS
1. Ph.D. in conservation science, wildlife ecology, environmental science, ecology, geography, public policy, economics and related interdisciplinary fields.
2. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing research programs focused on environmental and conservation issues and managing research teams.
3. Completion of a post doctoral fellowship.
4. Proven track record in fundraising.
5. Proven publication record in known peer-reviewed scientific journals.
6. Ability to teach courses in wildlife ecology and conservation.
7. Fluent spoken and written proficiency in English and Indian languages.
APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN (in one pdf)
1. A one-page cover letter describing your interest in this position
2. 2-3 page note on proposed and ongoing research projects
3. Latest Resume/CV with relevant professional experience
4. References (minimum of 3 with contact details)
5. Writing samples (published research and popular articles)
TO APPLY
Please write to Soma Bhattacharya (soma.bhattacharya@cwsindia.org) with the subject line “Application for Principal Scientist”.
