Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Forestry
Farmers for Forests
About Us
F4F is a Hybrid Social Enterprise working to protect and increase India’s biodiverse forest cover in close collaboration with rural communities. Founded in December 2019, F4F is one of the few organizations in India working in the forestry sector and using a payment-for-ecosystem services model for its environmental protection and restoration activities.
F4F was incubated at Mulago, Fast Forward, NSRCEL-IIMB, The Nudge Institute and Shakti - The Empathy Project. Our work has been supported by several organizations including Accenture, ACT Grants, Opus Software Solutions, Rainmatter Foundation and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.
We have also featured on DW TV and Scroll's Eco India series as well as DW Hindi. We have also been selected as one of India's top innovators working in the ecosystem restoration and conservation sector by the World Economic Forum.
Job Description
The Junior Research Fellow will assist in field-based biodiversity monitoring and ecological data collection using quadrat sampling and line transect methods across project sites in Gadchiroli. The position involves systematic fieldwork, data entry, analysis support, and reporting under the guidance of the project’s ecological research team.
Roles & Responsibilities
Field Data Collection:
Conduct quadrat sampling for vegetation diversity.
Record habitat parameters: canopy cover, ground cover, disturbance signs.
Map all sampling sites using GPS.
Data Management & Analysis:
Record species and cover data in standard field formats.
Support data entry, compilation, and baseline analysis.
Maintain photo records and field maps.
Community & Institutional Coordination:
Liaise with forest department staff, community members, and field teams.
Reporting & Documentation:
Prepare field notes and data summaries and reports.
Requirements
M.Sc. in Environmental Science, Forestry, Botany, Zoology, or related field.
Strong interest in field ecology or biodiversity surveys.
Knowledge of quadrat and line transect sampling methods.
Familiarity with species identification (flora and/or fauna) in Central Indian landscapes.
Basic proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and GPS-based data recording.
Benefits
Salary Range : 3.6 to 4.8 LPA