We invite applications for one available position from talented and motivated women candidates, working broadly in the field of nature conservation. Candidates may be from an academic background or from conservation practice or policy.

Candidates with an academic background: essential requirements include a Doctoral Degree, with at least two years postdoctoral experience. 

Candidates with a background in conservation practice or policy: essential requirements are at least a Master’s degree and a minimum of five years of additional relevant experience. 

  Candidates must have a proven track record including:  

• successful conduct of nature conservation/research projects as the project lead or principal investigator; 

• successful fundraising; 

• supervision and mentorship of supporting project staff and students; 

• delivery of project outputs such as documentation, training and workshops, publications;

• experience with working in teams and project administration

The candidate will be expected to be based at the NCF offices in Bengaluru or Mysuru and develop and lead, as an independent faculty, a program of work that diversifies and expands the work of NCF, falling within its broad scope of nature conservation in India. Specific fields of interest to NCF include climate change research, social and anthropological research, biodiversity conservation, and public policy and engagement that intersects with the broader area of nature conservation. However, we are open to receiving applications from women working in other fields related to nature conservation as well, and the application will be considered on merits.

The candidate should have good communication skills and the ability to work independently to achieve programmatic goals and objectives. The candidate should contribute to teaching/mentoring students and trainees at NCF and participate in institutional reporting, fund-raising, and administration duties as may be required. 

Selection Process:

Interested candidates must submit an up-to-date and detailed CV and a statement of purpose (SoP, 3-4 pages) outlining their projected plans of work as an independent faculty and why they are suitable for this position. The SoP is not meant as a binding document, but more to serve as a starting point of discussion with the faculty selection committee (comprising 2-3 NCF faculty and one external member) convened by the Academic Dean to understand and discuss the candidate’s interests, motivations, and vision for the position. The faculty selection committee will assess the CV and SoP, solicit views of other colleagues, and short-list candidates for one or more rounds of interviews. Based on their discussions with the candidate and their appraisal, they will submit a recommendation to the NCF Governing Council (GC), who will decide on the final selection collectively. 

Appointment duration:

Appointment will be for a period of two years, extendable after review to five years, with possibility of renewal for subsequent five year term. 

Faculty entitlements:

Remuneration is based on qualification and experience. As a guideline, an entry level faculty member can be expected to be paid a CTC of Rs.1,18,000. 

A modest initial support grant can be provided. 

Infrastructural support: Office space at Bengaluru or Mysuru.

Please submit your application using this online application form by the 15 January, 2023. If a suitable candidate is not found, the position will be readvertised. NCF is an equal opportunity employer and candidates from under-privileged backgrounds are encouraged to apply.