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
Monitoring Land Use by Wildlife, Livestock and Humans in Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve.
(01 – JRF)
Duration: Three years.
Essential Qualification
Masters Degree in Wildlife Biology/Zoology/Forestry/Botany with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification
Field research experience in the Himalayan region; experience in the field of wildlife biology/sociology or park-people interface aspects/GIS. Ability to speak and understand Nepali language would be of advantage.
Only candidates with strong physical and mental abilities and a keen desire to carryout arduous field work in the remote and rugged high altitudes of the Sikkim Himalaya under extreme cold or rainy conditions with minimal logistic support may apply.
Description of Work
This project aims to develop a spatial database on the land use patterns by wildlife, livestock and humans in Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve and develop a programme for monitoring the use of wildlife, livestock and humans in Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve. This project involves extensive field work in the remote, rugged, high altitude regions of Sikkim Himalayan region and lab work related to dietary analysis, molecular genetic studies and computer based modeling analysis.
