UNIVERSITY
OF CALCUTTA
Post doctoral Research Fellow and
Junior Research Fellow positions available for a new Darwin Initiative (DEFRA,
Govt. of U.K.) funded project: ‘Enhancing
the relationship between People and Pollinators in Eastern India’.
PROJECT COORDINATORS: Dr. Parthiba Basu (CU) & Dr.
Barbara Maria Smith (GWCT, UK).
DEADLINE FOR
APPLICATIONS
15thApril, interviews to be held on 20th April.
POST DOC RESEARCH
FELLOW
The successful candidate will
travel extensively, overseeing the work carried out at two field stations
(located in Tripura and Orissa). The project description can be found at the http://darwin.defra.gov.uk/project/19024/
PERSON
SPECIFICATION
Ph.D. in Ecology, Botany,
Zoology, Environmental Sciences or relevant discipline is essential and
a proven interest in plant-animal
interactions desirable. Strong analytical skills would be an advantage. Ability
to speak English, Bengali and/or Oriya and Hindi is also essential. We are seeking
a self-reliant individual able to manage elements of a high profile
international project which includes extensive travel and personnel management.
It is a full-time 3 year post.
JUNIOR RESEARCH
FELLOW
Two Junior Research fellows to
join the team. One of the positions is reserved for a CSIR NET Fellowship
holder. The successful candidates will set-up and carry out long-term
monitoring of pollinators at the CPS research station/s in Orissa and Tripura.
There will be an opportunity to develop independent research and the successful
candidate will be registered for a PhD at the University of Calcutta.
PERSON
SPECIFICATION
A M.Sc. in biological science
(Istclass) is required. An interest in plant – animal interactions is also
desirable. The post will require a self-motivated person who is capable of
working under difficult conditions in a relatively isolated area for long
periods. Good English and an ability to speak either Bengali or Hindi is
essential.
Interested candidates are to send
in their CV with a covering letter to Dr. Parthiba Basu (bparthib@gmail.com ) and/or Dr. Barbara
Smith (barbarasmithmail@gmail.com
). Informal
enquiries welcome
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.caluniv.ac.in/News%20&%20Announcement/pdr-jrf-zoology.pdf
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