Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the EnvironmentBangalore, Darjeeling and New Delhi
www.atree.org
Faculty positions in social sciences
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), India, invites nominations and applications for two faculty positions in social sciences.
1. Conservation Governance and Policy: Candidates must have strong social science research experience in environment and conservation, with interests in policy analysis.
2. Social Sciences: Candidates must have strong social science research experience in environment and conservation, preferably with degrees in sociology, anthropology, political science, history or geography.
The appointments will be made at the level of Fellows or Senior Fellows, depending upon qualifications and experience. Short term visiting appointments of 3-6 months duration each are also feasible. Fellows and Senior Fellows are expected to build and lead independent research programmes, contribute to interdisciplinary research and teach in ATREE’s doctoral programme.
While applicants with a PhD in the social sciences are preferred, candidates with a masters’ degree and substantial research experience will also be considered.
These positions are endowed with grants from the Arghyam Foundation and The Ford Foundation and will be based in Bangalore.
ATREE, established in 1996, is a young, fast growing, dynamic organization that seeks to address pressing environmental challenges through interdisciplinary research and engagement with civil society, and policy makers. ATREE fosters autonomy, professional growth, diversity and gender equity at the work place. Thus women and persons from underprivileged groups are especially encouraged to apply. Salaries at ATREE are competitive and at par with other academic institutions in India. Salary for the advertised positions will depend upon qualifications and experience of the candidates.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are 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 5 years and how these goals fit with ATREE’s mission. Electronic submission of applications is preferred.
Director,
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment
659, 5th 'A' Main Road
Hebbal, Bangalore 560024, India
Email: director@atree.org
