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3 x Research Biologists for `Monitoring of Tigers, Co-predators, Prey and their Habitat in India

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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location India (North) - Asia & M East
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 29/12/2014
Company Name Wildlife Institute of India
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Directory Entry : Established in 1982, Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is an internationally acclaimed Institution, which offers training program, academic courses and advisory in wildlife research and management
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The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a premier national autonomous Institution of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), 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 of tigers, co-predators, prey and their habitat in India’. The WII wishes to engage 5 Research Biologists on a contractual basis for the project titled “All India monitoring of tigers, co-predators and prey”. The assignment will be up to 31st March 2015 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.

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Age Criteria

Essential Qualification

Desirable Qualification

Brief description of the work

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3 Research Biologist  (Ecology)

 

Age: Shall not be more than 35 years as on Monday, 29th December 2014.

 

 

 

Masters’ Degree in Wildlife Science/ Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Life Science/ Agriculture/Environmental Sciences/ Veterinary Science/ Genetics/Biotechnology with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized University.

Candidate(s) with prior experience in sampling design and animal abundance estimation are preferred. Able to do field work in harsh condition. Knowledge of GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing is desirable.

Population estimation using camera traps, mark recapture, distance sampling and occupancy analysis. Habitat evaluation and human disturbance assessment. The research work will be carried out in different parts of India. Work will be primarily at field sites with occasional visits to the HQ at Dehradun.

 

2 Research Biologist (Genetics)

 

Age: Shall not be more than 35 years as on Monday, 29th December 2014.

 

 

 

Masters’ Degree in Wildlife Science/ Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Life Science/ Agriculture/Environmental Sciences/ Veterinary Science/ Genetics/Biotechnology with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized University.

Candidate(s) with prior experience in DNA extraction, PCR, Analysis of genetic data especially sequence and microsatellite will be given preference.

Developing a genetic database of large carnivores to understand population structure and gene flow. Work will be primarily at Dehradun lab based with some field visits for sample collections.

 

GENERAL Terms & Conditions

 

  1. The selection of the candidates will be based on `Walk-in-Interview’ scheduled to be conducted at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehra Dun on Monday, 29th December 2014.

  2. Candidates appearing for the walk-in-interview would be registered at 09:00 A.M. on 29th December 2014 at WII. 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 up to 31st March 2015 initially and it may be extended for further period(s) depending upon the requirement of the project and satisfactory performance of the candidates.

  4. Selected candidate(s) will be paid a consolidated amount of Rs. 16,000/- as fellowship per month. In addition, Rs. 2000/- per month will be paid to the selected candidates during the field work.

  5. Candidate(s) shall be provided hostel accommodation or HRA as applicable.

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

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

  8. No TA/DA and accommodation will be provided to the candidates appearing for the walk-in-interview. Candidates will have to make their own arrangements for stay while attending the interview.

  9. The application form can be downloaded from the Institute’s website www.wii.gov.in.

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

- Nodal Officer, AITMP

Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun

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