Internship – Biodiversity Survey

Description

The Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) is seeking enthusiastic interns for the lake restoration benchmarking study, focusing on biodiversity assessment and bird monitoring across lakes in and around Bengaluru.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to baseline biodiversity documentation while gaining hands-on experience in field based ecological surveys.

Duration: 6 months

About ATREE: The Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (www.atree.org) is one of South Asia’s leading conservation and environmental research organizations. ATREE seeks to address pressing environmental challenges through interdisciplinary research, teaching and active engagement with civil society and policymakers. For information on ATREE’s Water and Society programme, see https://www.atree.org/programmes/water-and-society/

ATREE fosters autonomy, professional growth, diversity and gender equity at the workplace. Women and persons from underprivileged groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bird and biodiversity surveys at selected lake sites.
• Document aquatic and riparian flora and fauna.
• Assist in compiling species checklists and biodiversity indices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (completed or ongoing) in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, or related fields.
• Prior experience or strong interest in bird identification and field ecology.
• Willingness to conduct early morning fieldwork.
• Good observation, data recording, and communication skills.

How to Apply

Note

• Only candidates who are shortlisted for the interview will be contacted.