ASSOC. DIRECTOR

ParabitaBasu APPOINTMENT OF ASSOCIATE COURSE DIRECTOR The National Centre for Biological Sciences –Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in collaboration with Wildlife Conservation Society India is offering a unique Masters course in Wildlife Conservation Biology. The program is in need of an Associate Course Director. The specific responsibilities of the incumbent are: To assist the Course Director in developing and implementing the course syllabus, schedules and teaching program; To liaise with teaching faculties and institutions, including forest departments of various states, for efficient conduct of classes, laboratory and field practicals, dissertation projects and visits to institutions, and evaluations of Masters students; To provide continuous mentoring of Masters students to address their individual academic and general to enable them to excel in their studies; To accompany students on field trips to supervise and monitor the field practicals; To serve as the first person whom the students can approach for help in any academic subject matter; To serve as the key person to assist the students in developing and implementing their dissertation projects and resulting publications under supervision of their Dissertation Advisory Committee; To prepare project proposals and reports to funding agencies and government departments to generate support for the course; To Assist Course Director in program administration and other tasks, including management of budget, expenditure and financial discipline; and The opportunity to implement own active research program in the field of wildlife biology and conservation, in addition to stipulated activities; Essential Qualification: (1) Ph.D in the field of wildlife biology (2) Research and teaching experience in Wildlife Conservation Biology or related fields (3) A good track record of peer reviewed publications. (4) Ability to undertake extensive traveling in difficult terrains. (5) Ability to read, write and speak English and at least one Indian language, preferably Kannada. Required Skills: Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; Good natural history skills; A basic understanding of quantitative techniques in statistics and mathematical modeling, including application of current software; A general understanding of conservation issues in India and globally. Age: Preferably under 45 years Remuneration: Shall commensurate with qualification and experience and shall not be a constraint for deserving candidates. Last date: October 30th, 2013. Please send enquiries and applications only by email to: dean@ncbs.res.in , ajith@ncbs.res.in ParabitaBasu Advertisement for the position of Research Assistant The Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore invites applications from prospective candidates for the position of Research Assistant (JRF status). Brief Job Description: Job responsibilities include field and laboratory-based ecological research on structure and function of grazing ecosystems in different parts of India. This will entail field measurements of primary productivity, soil respiration, plant species composition, soil fertility. Laboratory work will include measurements of nitrogen mineralization rates, estimation on microbial respiration, soil profiles such as pH, water holding capacity, and cation exchange capacity. The JRF will also be responsible for data management and analyses. Qualifications and skills: Master’s degree in Ecology, Soil Science, Zoology, Botany, or any related discipline. Candidates should have prior experience in field research and a working knowledge of laboratory equipment such as elemental analyzer, continuous flow analyzer, microbial fumigation chambers, and analytical chemistry, and should be willing to carry out field and laboratory work independently. Working knowledge of Kannada is desirable. Project duration: Initially for nine months, extendable upon future availability of funding Start date: November 15, 2013. Fellowship: Rs. 14,000 + 30% House Rent Allowance (HRA) No. of Positions: 1 Application process: Candidates should send: (1) a concise, one-page cover letter explaining qualification and skills relevant to the position, (2) Curriculum Vitae, containing full contact information, and (3) name and contact information of two referees by email to SumantaBagchi, Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science (Email: sbagchi@ces.iisc.ernet.in) on or before October 25, 2013. Please put “JRF position” in the subject header. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Short-listed candidates will be informed by email, and will be interviewed over telephone in late-October.