Research Assistant (For Gurez) (Bhavnagar)

Research Assistant (For Gurez) (Bhavnagar)

Job Title:

Research Assistant / Community Organiser – Biodiversity & Indigenous Knowledge (Gurez)

(Primary location: Gurez Valley)

Salary Range:

₹35,000 – ₹45,000 per month (commensurate with experience)

Qualification Required:

- Postgraduate degree in Biodiversity / Botany / Environmental Science / Forestry / Rural Development / Anthropology / Social Work / Livelihood Studies or allied fields
- Preference for local Gurez candidates
- Candidates from outside the region must be willing to stay long-term in Gurez

Job Description:

- Work closely with local communities, elders, healers, farmers, and artisans to document indigenous knowledge, traditional practices, and cultural heritage of Gurez.
- Identify, map, and document local biodiversity, including medicinal and herbal plants, wild edibles, and natural resources.
- Support documentation of traditional livelihoods, enterprises, and value-added practices linked to bio-resources.
- Facilitate community meetings, focus group discussions, and participatory rural appraisal exercises.
- Maintain systematic records,



case studies, photographs, and field notes following ethical documentation protocols.
- Assist in exploring livelihood enhancement and enterprise development opportunities based on local knowledge and biodiversity.
- Coordinate with project teams, researchers, and institutions for data sharing, reporting, and field validation.
- Support awareness and capacity-building activities related to conservation, sustainable use of resources, and community rights.

Experience & Skills Preferred:

- 1–3 years experience in community-based research, biodiversity documentation, or rural/tribal development (fresh postgraduates with strong field exposure may also be considered).
- Good understanding of local ecology, traditional knowledge systems, and livelihoods.
- Ability to work independently in remote and high-altitude areas.
- Local language proficiency and robust community engagement skills are highly desirable.

📌 Research Assistant (For Gurez) (Bhavnagar)
🏢 Gujarat Grassroots Innovation Augmentation Network
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