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Junior Research Fellow - Study of genetic diversity in wild (Sus scrofa cristatus) and domestic (Sus scrofa domestica) pigs
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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources
Location India (North) - Asia & M East
Town/City Ranthambore National park.
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level First Level
Deadline 19/03/2012
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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Project Title, details of position and duration

Study of genetic diversity in wild (Sus scrofa cristatus) and domestic(Sus scrofa domestica) pigs to find level of hybridization between them in the vicinity of Ranthambore National park.

(01 JRF)

Duration: 1 Year, 6 months

Essential Qualification

Masters degree in M.Sc. in Animal Genetics/Molecular ecology/ Biotechnology/Zoology/ Wildlife Science or M.V.Sc. in Animal Genetics with minimum of 60% aggregate marks.

Desirable Qualification

Candidates with an aptitude for doing field work, data collection and analysis, working experience in electrophoresis and molecular genetics and DNA sequencing etc., and knowledge of computer applications will be preferred.

Description of Work

The project aims to study to study genetic diversity in wild and domestic pigs and to find the level of hybridization between wild and domestic pigs based on genetic variability in and around the Ranthambore National park, and to examine the possibility of hybridization between wild and domestic pigs in other parts of the country. The job requirements are to collect pig samples from field areas and to undertake DNA extraction, PCR amplification and DNA sequencing for genotyping work.

GENERALTERMS & CONDITIONS

  1. The age of the candidate shall not be more than 28 years for the advertised position of JRF and TA and 32 years for SRF as on Wednesday, 17th March 2012 for the advertised position ofSRF. Upper age limit for SRF/JRF/TA may be relaxed up to 5 years, as in case of candidates  belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Women and physically handicapped categories.

  2. The age of the candidate shall not be more than 30 years as on Wednesday, 17th March 2012for the advertised position of Research Biologist. The upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years, as in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC and women categories.

  3. Selected candidate for the position of Junior Research Fellow will be paid a consolidated emoluments of Rs. 12,000/- per month. In case of NET qualified candidates (UGC/CSIR) for Research Fellows, the selected JRF will be paid consolidated emoluments of Rs. 16,000/- per month and in case of NET qualified (UGC/CSIR) candidates with Professional P.G. Degree, he/she will be paid consolidated emoluments of Rs. 18,000/- per month as fellowship.

  4. Selected candidate for the position of Research Biologist will be paid a consolidated emoluments of Rs. 12,000/- per month as fellowship.

  5. The fellowship amount for the selected Senior Research Fellow is Rs. 14,000/- consolidated per month and Rs. 18,000/- in case of NET qualified candidate(s) for Research Fellows (UGC/CSIR).

  6. The fellowship amount for the selected Technical Assistant is Rs. 9,600/- consolidated per month and Rs. 12,700/- in case of NET qualified candidate(s) for Research Fellows (UGC/CSIR).

  7. Selected candidate 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.

  8. The selection of the candidate will be based on Walk-in-Interview to be held on Monday, 19thMarch 2012 at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. The registration will begin by 09:00 A.M. onwards.

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

  10. 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.

  11. A candidate will be allowed to submit duly filled-in application for only one advertised position.Applications without enclosures and/or incomplete in any respect shall be liable to rejection.

  12. One 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.

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

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

  15. 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 Coordinator
Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun

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