2 JRF Vacant Posts -Project On Population Estimation – Wildlife Institute Of India Dehradun
JRF Vacancies 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 # 4 Population Estimation and Ecology of the Tiger in the Sundarbans.
JRFs – 2 Posts
Duration: Three years.
Essential Qualification :
MSc in Wildlife Science/Life Science/Zoology/ Botany/Forestry/Environmental Science or Veterinary Science, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification :
Research experience in wildlife specially carnivores, preferably tigers. M.Sc. dissertation on a relevant topic with experience in use of telemetry. Exposure to techniques of camera trapping, distance sampling, mark-recapture population estimation, sign surveys, occupancy modeling, habitat use analysis, ability to work on GIS is desired.
The candidate should be able to stay on a boat for several days and know swimming.
Description of Work:
The research involves estimating and monitoring the population of tigers and prey populations in the Sundarbans. Modern technological tools like satellite and GPS telemetry will be used to study habitat use, ranging patterns, behaviour and dispersal of tigers.
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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