Position: Field Ecologist
Location: Nashik Travel: In Nashik District, average of 8 – 12 days a month (by Public Transport)
Reports To: Vice-President
Employment Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities:
1. Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring
o Coordinate with subject experts to conduct floral and faunal diversity assessments, including calculating species richness and identifying endangered species (RET).
o Monitor population ecology and health of species within intervention areas.
2. Vegetation and Biomass Analysis:
• Evaluate regrowth and vegetation regeneration, including measuring above and below-ground biomass. • Assess grass cover percentage and monitor soil health parameters (biotic and abiotic).
3. Water Quality and Soil Health:
• Monitor Well Water levels and conduct water quality analysis for local water sources.
• Evaluate soil health by assessing key biotic and abiotic factors to ensure ecosystem sustainability.
4. Camera Trap Management and Wildlife Monitoring:
• Select, install, and maintain camera traps for wildlife monitoring in the project areas.




• Train team members on data collection using camera traps and analyze data to track wildlife occurrence. 5. Community Engagement and Education:
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to organize awareness sessions for schools and communities, coordinating with Subject Matter Expert to arrange lectures on topics such as human-animal coexistence, environmental education, and business opportunities related to biodiversity conservation.
• Gather feedback from participants.
• Analyse feedback to enhance future sessions.
• Develop and promote Agri-ecotourism initiatives to support local communities.
6. Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) Management:
• Collect and analyze data on NTFP availability across sites.
• Provide recommendations on sustainable NTFP harvesting to support community livelihoods.
7. Data Collection, Management, and Analysis:
• Gather, organize, and analyze ecological data, including biodivers

📌 Field Ecologist- Nashik (Mumbai)
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