12 x Research Personnel for `Monitoring Tigers, Co-predators, Prey and Their Habitat (Mid Level)

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), is a premier national autonomous Institution of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoE&F), Government of India in the field of teaching, training and research. The institute has been assigned a task by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, Govt. of India, to cover major landscapes for monitoring tiger, co-predator, prey and their habitat under the `All India Tiger Status & Population Estimation Exercise’. The WII wishes to engage fifteen (15) researchers (12-Research Personnel and 03-Research Personnel ‘Senior level’) on a contractual basis for the above mentioned project. The assignment will be for a period of 6 months initially, which may be extended for further period(s) according to project requirements and satisfactory performance of the individuals. The essential and desirable qualifications, terms and conditions and how to apply for the available positions are given below. The Director, WII reserves the right to reject any candidature in view of incomplete information provided by the candidate or for any other reason.

RESEARCH PERSONNEL (12)

Essential Qualification – Should possess a degree in M.Sc. Wildlife Science/ Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Environmental Science/Veterinary Science/Agricultural Science/Life Science from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

Desirable Qualification – An aptitude &/or experience in wildlife research, a demonstrated aptitude for field work and basic computer skills.

Brief description of the work – The selected candidates will be trained in animal population estimation, vegetation sampling and habitat evaluation techniques during an orientation programme. Thereafter they shall be required to work intensively in forest wildlife areas across the country for collection, collation and analyses of data. 

RESEARCH PERSONNEL ‘Senior Level’  (03)

Essential Qualification – Should possess a degree in M.Sc. Wildlife Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks and have published at least one peer reviewed paper.

Desirable Qualification – Candidate with a Ph.D. degree will be preferred. Knowledge of GIS, Remote Sensing and Spatial analysis. Conversant with wildlife monitoring software(s) like DISTANCE, DENSITY, SPACECAP etc. Should possess demonstrated computer and writing skills.

Brief description of the work – To assist in data analysis , mapping, report preparation and field supervision for monitoring tigers, prey and habitat in India. Responsibility includes work at WII and in the field.

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS:

1. The age of the candidate shall not be more than 35 years as on 5^th January, 2011. The selection of the candidates will be based on `Walk-in-Interview’ scheduled to be conducted at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun on Monday, 10^th January 2011.

2. Candidates who arrive for the Walk-in-Interview would register at 09:00 A.M. on 10^th January 2011. Candidates should bring the duly filled-in applications with attested true copies of testimonials of qualifications, experience, date of birth etc. along with copies of mark sheets of all examinations. All original documents should be produced at the time of registration.  

3. The selection offer to the candidates will be on purely contractual basis for a period of six months initially and it may be extended for further period(s) depending upon the requirement of the project and satisfactory performance of the candidates. Selected candidate(s) for the position of ‘Research Personnel’ will be paid a consolidated amount of Rs. 12,000/- as stipend per month. In addition, Rs. 2000/- per month will be paid to the selected candidates during the field work to meet their boarding expenses. Candidates selected for the advertised position of ‘Research Personnel – Senior Level’ will be paid a consolidated amount of Rs. 18,000/- as stipend per month and Rs. 2000/- per month will be paid to the selected candidates during the field work to meet their boarding expenses. 

4. Canvassing in any form is liable to result in rejection of the candidature. 

5. The selected candidates need to join immediately or at a short notice. 

6. The Institute will not provide accommodation for candidates appearing for the interview.  

7. The application form can be downloaded from the Institute’s website http://www.wii.gov.in/. 

8. The Director, WII reserves the right to reject any candidature in view of incomplete information provided by the candidate or for any other reason.

The Director, WII reserves the right to reject any candidature in view of incomplete information provided by the candidate or for any other reason.