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Project # 3 | Title, details of position and duration | Population Estimation and Ecology of the Tiger in the Sundarbans. (02 – JRFs) 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. |
GENERAL: Candidate for the position of Research Associate (RA-I) should be below 40 years of age as on 1st June 2009 and the upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST. For the position of Project Personnel and Junior Research Fellow, the age shall not be more than 28 years and the age limit for Senior Research Fellow is 32 years as on 1st June 2009. Upper age limit for JRF & SRF may be relaxed up to 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Women/physically handicapped categories. Selected candidate for the position of Research Associate (RA-I) will be paid consolidated emoluments of Rs. 16,000/- per month and selected candidate for the position of Project Personnel will be paid a consolidated emoluments of Rs. 12,000/- per month. The fellowship amount for the selected Senior Research Fellow and Junior Research Fellow(s) is Rs. 14,000/- and Rs, 12,000/- consolidated per month, respectively. Selected candidates may be allowed hostel accommodation at the institute, as per availability. Where the hostel accommodation is not possible, house rent allowance (HRA) will be paid as per the rules of the Institute subject to the condition that HRA payable, in no case, shall be more than the rates payable to Central Govt./WII Employee(s) in that area. Other allowances and benefits to the research personnel would be admissible as per the rules of the Institute, amended from time to time. Engagement on the above positions will be purely on a temporary basis initially and may be extended for further period depending upon the requirement and the tenure of project/cell. The selection of the candidates will be based on Walk-in-Interview to be held on Thursday, 4th June 2009 at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. The registration of candidates will begin by 09:30 A.M. onwards. Canvassing in any form is liable to rejection of the candidature. 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. Applications without enclosures and/or incomplete in any respect shall be liable to rejection. Two way travel expenses will be paid to the candidate, selected for the project. The expense will be limited to actual 2nd class rail/bus fare by the shortest route from his/her place of stay/residence. The Institute will not provide accommodation for candidates appearing for the interview. The application form can be downloaded from the Institute’s website www.wii.gov.in. The Director, WII reserves the right to reject any candidature in view of incomplete information provided by the candidate or for any other reason.
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