Project Intern : Dakshin Foundation

Dakshin Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation based at Bangalore, India, with a mission to inform and advocate conservation and natural resource management, while promoting and supporting sustainable livelihoods, social development and environmental justice. Please look at our website to learn about our intervention and research projects at www.dakshin.org.

Position: Project Intern
Number of vacancies: One
Duration: Short-term position (Three months)

Position details:
Dakshin Foundation is looking for an intern to assist with ongoing coral reef monitoring and research in the
Andaman Islands. The selected candidate will work with Dr Naveen Namboothri (Project Head), Tanmay
Wagh, and Chaitanya Arjunwadkar.

Project Description:

The work will include but may not be restricted to:

1. Assisting in underwater (SCUBA-based) surveys for the collection of various coral reef-related parameters
2. Assisting with entering and processing of the collected data
The candidate will be trained on-site and will gain experience in conducting SCUBA-based data collection, followed by entering, processing, and analysing data.

Candidates with the following basic qualifications/skills will be preferred:

1. An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any subject related to the environment.
2. A valid SCUBA certification (minimum Open Water Diver or equivalent) is mandatory.
3. Keen interest in coral reef research, monitoring, and conservation.
4. Any prior research/dive professional experience will be preferable.

While we encourage anyone interested to apply, please note that preference will be given to candidates based
in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Location:
This position will be based out of the Andaman Nicobar Environment Team (ANET) field station, in
Wandoor, South Andaman and the candidate should be willing to commit to a minimum of three months of
work starting around mid-November 2024.

Remuneration:
Remuneration will be commensurate with work and in line with our internal policy.

How to apply: Please apply only through the google forms link.

Note:
This job is only for Indian nationals. We strongly encourage candidates who belong to historically socially disadvantaged and marginalised categories or communities to apply. If you belong to such a group, please feel free to indicate this to us. This information is entirely voluntary and confidential.

Last date to apply: 10th November 2024.

The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified; therefore, interested individuals are requested to apply immediately. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for an interview.