We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Ecological Survey Intern to
support ongoing fieldwork and data collection as part of a larger project on
Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and biodiversity monitoring in Bengaluru. The
internship offers hands-on experience in biodiversity surveys, ecological
sampling, and field data management in diverse urban and peri-urban habitats. A
candidate based in Bengaluru would be preferred.

Responsibilities

* Assist in biodiversity field surveys across selected parks, lakes,
wetlands, and urban forests.
* Support sampling of indicator taxa (e.g. birds, insects, amphibians,
reptiles, and plants) using standardised ecological methods.
* Record and manage data using field datasheets and mobile apps (e.g.
Survey123 and iNaturalist).
* Assist in species identification using field guides and reference materials.




* Contribute to data entry, cleaning, and metadata preparation in R/Excel/GIS.

Qualifications

Enrolled in or recently completed a master’s degree in ecology, environmental
science, zoology, botany, geography, geoinformatics, or a related field.

Skill Set

* Demonstrated interest in biodiversity monitoring and conservation ecology.
* Prior fieldwork experience in bird, insect, or vegetation surveys
(preferred).
* Familiarity with GPS devices, field guides, and mobile apps for ecological
surveys.
* Basic knowledge of GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS) and data handling in Excel/R is
desirable.

Duration

3 months

📌 Intern (Bengaluru)
🏢 Adaptation and Risk Analysis
📍 Bengaluru