Adaptation and Risk Analysis Bengaluru Experience 0-1 Location Bengaluru Description We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to support ecological surveys as part of an ongoing project on Ecosystem-based Adaptation EbA in Bengaluru This internship provides hands-on experience in biodiversity surveys ecological sampling and field data management across a range of diverse urban and peri-urban habitats The internship offers an chance to contribute to an ongoing project on urban ecosystems and climate resilience Interns will also receive guidance and mentorship from a multidisciplinary research team Responsibilities Assist in conducting biodiversity field surveys across selected parks lakes wetlands and urban forests in Bengaluru Support the sampling of indicator taxa e g birds insects amphibians reptiles and plants using standardised ecological methods Record and manage field data using datasheets and mobile applications e g Survey123 and iNaturalist Help with species identification using field guides and reference materials Contribute to data entry cleaning and metadata preparation using R Excel and GIS tools Qualifications Currently enrolled in a Master s programme in Ecology Environmental Science Zoology Botany Geography Geoinformatics or a related field Skill Set Familiarity with GPS devices field guides and mobile applications for ecological surveys Basic knowledge of GIS software QGIS ArcGIS Proficiency in data handling and analysis using Excel or R Demonstrated interest in biodiversity monitoring and conservation ecology Prior fieldwork experience in bird insect or vegetation surveys preferred but not mandatory Must be based in Bengaluru Location Bengaluru Duration Approximately 3 months from the first week of November through the last week of January