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Earthwatch Institute is an international environmental organization that engages people in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment

Earthwatch is seeking to develop a new research on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (BES) in agricultural landscapes at Western Ghats and at another site, possibly in Western Himalaya region.  We are also exploring the potential to work on cocoa agro-forestry in Tamil Nadu.

The Research Manger will lead the overall strategic development of Earthwatch Institute’s sustainable agriculture programme in India, drawing on their own research background and networks; and articulate and disseminate outcomes from the sustainable agriculture research portfolio nationally and internationally. 

Summary of role:

• The Research Manager may be required to recruit and supervise researchers, oversee and establish the experimental design at new research sites, and ensure effective data collection and processing, data analysis, and preparation of manuscripts for the scientific and popular literature.  The Research Manager will have a strong track record of their own research in this field, and a high ability to present research results at scientific meetings and public events, and provide scientific knowledge expertise to corporate partners and other departments within Earthwatch.
• The Research Manager should have an affiliation with a university or academic institution, allowing access to University libraries and strong academic networks.  The Research Manager will be expected to continue strong partnerships with relevant scientific and conservation working groups and organizations (e.g. IUCN). Furthermore, it is expected that the Research Manager will look to develop significant funded initiatives, as well as use these opportunities for personal development of scientific interests as they fit in with the existing Initiatives and projects.
• The position will be based at multiple project locations (such as Delhi NCR and project sites at Western Ghats, Western Himalaya - as required). The position will report to the Country Director, Earthwatch Institute.  There will also be regular liaison with the International Director of Research, the Research Director Ecosystems Services and the relevant corporate partnerships managers involved in the programme. 

Submit a CV and covering letter to Indiaprogramme@earthwatch.org.in

Last date to apply: 1st April 2011

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Contact Details:
Earthwatch Institute - India
Augusta Point (Level 4), Sector 53,
Golf Course Road, Gurgaon - 122002
Tel: (0124) 4354027
Website: http://earthwatch.org/europe