ATREE invites applications for three positions of Research Associates (Systematic Biology), one each in Botany, Entomology and Malacology. The work involves taxonomic revisions, data-mining, information collation, curation and dissemination through various media including web portal.

Location: The position will be based in Bangalore.

Duration of appointment: The position is for a period of three years (to be confirmed after a three-month probation period) and extendable for one more year.

Minimum qualifications

• Masters in Botany/ Zoology/ Entomology/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Studies/ Ecology / related field.
• Aptitude in biological systematics
• Good communication and writing skills

Desirable skills

• Taxonomic experience working with plant/ animal collections, conversant with flora/ fauna, description of plant/ animal collections etc.,
• Ready to take up travel in remote field sites and lab studies
• Work experience in computer applications, including databases and web portals

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates may send in their applications along their CV, a self-appraisal (not more than 1000 words) stating why s/he is the best suited for the position and contact details of two referees within 15 days of the publication of this advertisement to hr@atree.org . The subject line should say ‘Application for Systematic Biology Project’. The selections will be based on an interview of short listed candidates.

For more information please contact hr@atree.org.

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)
Royal Enclave, Srirampura, Jakkur Post, Bangalore - 560 064, India.
Ph: (O)+91-80-23635555, email: info@atree.org