JRF Posts – Project On Sloth Bear – WildLife Institute Of India Dehradun
Project On Ecology Wildlife Institute Of India (WII) Dehradun
Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
Dehra Dun
Advt. No. WII/RES/A.3.10(9) – September 2009
Walk In Interview to Engage Research Fellows @ Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun
The WII wishes to engage nine (09) research fellows [01 Research Associate (RA), 07 Junior Research Fellows (JRF) and 01 Technical Assistant (TA)] through a Walk-in-Interview on Tuesday, 29th September 2009. The details of the available position along with essential and desirable qualifications, terms and conditions and how to apply are given below.
Project # 5 Ecology, behaviour and interaction of highly dense populations of sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) and human-sloth bear conflict in Jessore wildlife sanctuary, Gujarat and Mount Abu wildlife sanctuary, Rajasthan.
JRF – 1 Post
Duration: Up to March 2011.
Essential Qualification :
Masters degree in Zoology/Wildlife Science/Animal Science/Environment Science/ Life Science, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification :
Experience on large carnivore/herbivore research, habitat evaluation, estimating prey abundance, and food habit analysis and human-wildlife conflict. Candidates having knowledge of Hindi and/or local language of Rajasthan/Gujarat to interact with local community, and having computer software will be preferred.
Description of Work The project aims to study ecology of sloth bear, human-sloth bear conflict and management aspects in Jessore wildlife sanctuary and Mount Abu wildlife sanctuary. Information on land cover, landuse, vegetation composition and structure, den distribution, habitat, food habits and ranging pattern of sloth bears, impacts of biotic pressures, and socio-economic impacts of menace on rural community will be collected. Sloth bear proof power fencing will be developed.
Age Limit:
Candidate for the position of RAs should be below 40 years of age and the upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST. For JRF/TA, the age shall not be more than 28 years as on 25th September 2009.
Upper age limit for JRF/TA may be relaxed up to 5 years, as in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Women and physically handicapped categories.
Stipened:
Selected candidates for the position of Research Associate (RA) will be paid consolidated emoluments as per the norms of Department of Science and Technology, Government of India depending upon professional qualifications and experience in any one of the following categories
RA-I (Rs.16,000/month),
RA-II (Rs.17,000/month);
RA-III (Rs.18,000/month).
How To Apply:
The `Walk in Interview’ will be conducted on Tuesday, 29th September 2009 and the registrations of candidates will begin by 09:00 A.M. onwards.
Candidates should bring the duly filled-in applications with attested true copies of testimonials of educational qualifications, research experience, extra curricular activities, date of birth etc., along with copies of mark sheets of all examinations. All original documents should be produced at the time of registration.
Source:
http://www.wii.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=294:walk-in-interview-for-engagement-of-research-fellows-on-29th-sept-2009&catid=76:announcements
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