Biodiversity Expert

Responsible Us; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

APARC - Atharva Planning and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. in Ahmedabad invites applications for Biodiversity Expert to lead field studies and prepare technical reports for ecology and conservation projects.

The role involves biodiversity assessments, field sampling, data analysis, and coordination with Forest Departments and research institutions, with travel across India required.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in relevant environmental science fields.
• 3–5+ years of biodiversity field survey experience.
• Knowledge of IUCN Red List and Indian forest regulations.
• GIS knowledge preferred (QGIS/ArcGIS).
• Willingness to travel across India.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct biodiversity assessments across flora and fauna
• Carry out field sampling and data analysis (diversity indices, IVI, density, abundance)
• Prepare technical reports, management plans and conservation recommendations
• Contribute biodiversity inputs to ESZ Zonal Master Plans and EIA/SIA studies
• Coordinate with Forest Departments, PSU clients and research institutions
• Support proposal and tender preparation with technical write-ups and methodology
• Guide junior field staff and surveyors

Skills

Biodiversity field surveys

Field data analysis

Travel readiness

Report writing

Education

M.Sc. / Ph.D. in Botany, Zoology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Science, Forestry or Ecology

Tools

GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS)

Job description

APARC - Atharva Planning And Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Full-time Environment Mid-level

Contract Full-time

Experience Mid-level

Closing Date November 30, -0001

Country India

Job Description

About the job

Biodiversity Expert – Atharva Planning and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. (APARC), Ahmedabad

About APARC

APARC is a planning and research consultancy working with Central and State Governments, PSUs and forest departments across India on urban planning, GIS, socio-economic studies, Social Impact Assessment, and environment and wildlife planning.

About the Role

We're looking for a Biodiversity Expert to lead field studies and technical reporting on our ecology and conservation projects, including greenbelt biodiversity assessments for industry, coral and marine ecosystem studies, and Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) Zonal Master Plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct biodiversity assessments: flora and fauna surveys, species inventories, habitat mapping
• Carry out field sampling and data analysis (diversity indices, IVI, density, abundance)
• Prepare technical reports, management plans and conservation recommendations
• Contribute biodiversity inputs to ESZ Zonal Master Plans, Protected Area management plans and EIA/SIA studies
• Coordinate with Forest Departments, PSU clients and research institutions
• Support proposal and tender preparation with technical write-ups and methodology
• Guide junior field staff and surveyors

Qualifications

• M.Sc. / Ph.D. in Botany, Zoology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Science, Forestry or Ecology
• 3–5+ years of hands-on biodiversity field survey experience
• Strong knowledge of IUCN Red List, Wildlife (Protection) Act and Indian forest regulations
• Working knowledge of GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS) preferred
• Experience with government, forest department or PSU projects is a strong plus
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork across India

Location: Ahmedabad (with field travel)

Type: Full-time