The Small Earth Nepal (SEN) is a non-governmental and non-profit organization (NGO) established in March 2001. The key objective of SEN is to promote sustainable lifestyles through education and the promotion of activities that reduce adverse impacts on the environment. SEN especially aims to motivate youth and students by organizing a variety of programs through its Students-Teachers-Scientists (STS) network. SEN is committed to achieving a balance in human-environment interactions through research that enhances the knowledge framework that provides the reference to both policy and advocacy processes and through diffused activities that affect changes in the everyday lives of individuals regardless of background.

SEN is recruiting two committed and motivated graduate students to play a supportive role in its research project. The research project aims to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities of the Karnali region to climate-induced disasters by building their capacity in the collection and usage of climate information.

This call is intended to support Master’s and Bachelor’s level students who are planning to conduct their academic research (thesis) in climate, water, and weather. The selected students will be working under the guidance of SEN researchers, the project team, and professors from Tribhuvan University.

Requirements

Open to those who have a strong desire to gain experience in a hands-on working environment and

Master’s or Bachelor’s level students who are planning to submit a research proposal for their thesis.
The field of study must be environmental science/engineering, hydrology, meteorology, or other relevant fields.

Position descriptions for graduate students

1. Assist in the literature review, preparing presentations, analytical contributions as well as other products and tools that will facilitate the research project.
2. Conduct field visits, and collect and analyze data and information relevant to the research project.
3. Maintain data and records in a systematic manner and retrieve them as necessary
4. Support in coordinating seminars, conferences, and meetings related to the projects.
5. Support in the preparation and distribution of reports, translate, proofread and review documents, facilitate the exchange of information, and prepare technical documents and presentations.
6. Facilitate communication among stakeholders, the project team, and partners associated with the project.
7. Assist in updating the research information on the website and social pages.
8. Prepare thesis in close coordination with the project team.
9. Other tasks/duties as requested by the project team.

Application procedure

Please prepare your most recent detailed CV and a letter of interest explaining your research interest/plan for the thesis and apply via this link: https://bit.ly/formforgraduates

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews. Candidates selected for the interview will be required to provide details of two (2) professional referees.

The deadline will be open until the required positions are filled.