Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)
Bangalore, India
ATREE invites applications for the position of a Fellow in Environmental
Governance. Fellows at ATREE are equivalent to assistant professors at
academic institutions and lead independent programs The Fellow in
Environmental Governance is expected to build and lead a programme in policy
and governance, and contribute to the development of ATREE's Center for
Conservation, Governance and Policy, and an interdisciplinary doctoral
program in conservation science. The candidate must have experience in
policy analysis, and an interest in catalyzing meaningful exchange and
action among government, non-government, and corporate sector institutions
involved in environmental governance. Applicants are expected to have a
doctorate in social sciences though candidates with a Masters degree and
substantial research and professional experience will also be considered.
This position is endowed with a grant from the Arghyam Foundation and is
based at Bangalore. The endowment provides salary and modest research
expenses. Although this is a long term position, applications from those
interested in short term visiting fellowships will also be entertained.
ATREE (www.atree.org) is fast emerging as one of South Asia's leading
conservation organizations. One of the major initiatives of ATREE is the
development of an interdisciplinary doctoral program in conservation science
that will be housed in our new building to be completed in early 2007.
ATREE offers attractive salaries, and fosters diversity and gender equity
at the work place. Thus women and persons from underprivileged groups are
especially encouraged to apply. There is no deadline. Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should write to the
address below, enclosing their CVs, names of three referees, and a letter
describing their professional goals over the next 4-5 years and how these
goals fit with ATREE's mission.
Director,
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment
659, 5th `A' Main Road
Hebbal, Bangalore 560024, India
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http://www.atree.org/careers.html
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