Duration
14 months (February, 2013 –March, 2014)
About Aaranyak
Aaranyak (A Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation of India) is a frontline environmental organization of India based at Guwahati, Assam. It works all over the eastern Himalayan region on nature conservation, natural resources management, climate change, disaster management and livelihood enhancement of marginalized communities through research and advocacy.
Aaranyak wants to engage one ‘Research Assistant’ in a project on ‘Reducing flood risk by providing early warning and community based flood management planning in Eastern Brahmaputra basin, India’ being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Partha J. Das, Head, ‘Water, Climate and Hazard (WATCH) Programme’.
Position
‘Research Assistant (Adaptation)’ in the ‘Water, Climate & Hazard (WATCH) Programme’ of Aaranyak
Job profile
The job requires intensive field work in collaboration with local communities in the eastern Brahmaputra sub-basin comprising mainly Lakhimpur & Dhemaji districts of Assam and West Siang, Lower Subansiri and Papum Pare districts f Arunachal Pradesh. We will prefer candidates who have shown proficiency in their subjects, love to take challenges, can work with communities, are skilled in writing reports in English and explore areas for future research
Essential qualification
- Post graduate in environmental science/natural resources management/ geography/ geology/ sociology/social work/development studies and other relevant discipline
- Ability to communicate to rural communities in Assamese
Desired qualification
Research experience in relevant field (e.g. flood management, adaptation to environment and climate change, etc.)
How to apply
Interested candidates are requested to apply in prescribed format along with a detailed CV and a copy of coloured photograph. Send your applications by email to admin@aaranyak.org; info@aaranyak.org
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
Contact details
Saurabh Kr. Barua - 9954836561
Aaranyak
50, Samanwoy Path
Survey, P.O. Beltola
Guwahati 781028
Assam, INDIA
Phone:+91-361-2230250
Fax : +91-361-2228418
info@aaranyak.org; admin@aaranyak.org
Application format
Name of position for which candidate is applying (Tick)
Position: Research Assistant (Adaptation)
Name (in capital):
Gender: Male/Female (Tick)
Date of birth:
Name of Father:
Name of Mother:
Permanent Address: (Including Email, Mobile & Fax numbers)
Address for correspondence: (If different from permanent address)
Educational Qualification (from HSLC onwards)
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