Engagement of 6 research personnel (4–Junior Research Fellows and 2–Project Assistants) through a walk-in-interview on 13th October 2014

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        Advt. No. WII/RES/RSCHRS-SELCTION’ 2014/A.3.15 (I)

 

W a l k – i n – I n t e r v i e W

to engage Research Fellows

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a premier national autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India, in the field of teaching, training and research. The WII wishes to engage 06 research personnel viz., 04–Junior Research Fellows and 02–Project Assistants (Indian national only) through a walk-in-interview on Monday, 13th October 2014. The details of the available positions along with essential and desirable qualifications, terms and conditions and how to apply are given below:

 

Project Title, details of position and duration

Understanding meta-population dynamics of tigers in the Terai Arc landscape, India.

(01 – Junior Research Fellow)

Duration: Five years

Essential Qualification

Masters’ Degree in Life Science (Genetics/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology) Zoology/with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.

Desirable Qualification

Prior experience of molecular work with non-invasive samples is desirable. Theoretical understanding of population genetics is a plus. Knowledge of basic population genetic analysis is an added advantage.

Description of Work

The study provides a unique opportunity to combine field work and laboratory work to study meta-population dynamics of tigers in the Terai Arc landscape, India. Using a combination of ecology, genetics and habitat mapping approaches this project aims to determine 1) the extent to which tigers occupy unprotected areas within this landscape, 2) what are the source and sink populations, 3) population estimates, rates and direction of tiger emigration at metapopulation scale, 4) what landscape features, if any, affect connectivity in this landscape and 5) social dynamics and population structure within this landscape.

 

The student is expected to spend 70% of the time in the lab to conduct the molecular work and data analysis, with about 30% of the time in the field to collect samples and associated data. Depending on performance, the student shall be encouraged to register for a Ph.D., as desired.

Project Title, details of position and duration

Management planning of Kushseshwarasthan and Baraila Sanctuaries in Bihar.

(02 –Project Assistants)

Duration: Nine (09) months

Essential Qualification

Masters’ Degree in Forestry/Wildlife Science/Environmental Science/Agricultural Science/Life Science/Botany/Zoology/Sociology/Economics with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.

Desirable Qualification

  • Experience of conducting socio-economic survey around Protected Areas (PAs).

  • Experience of application of remote sensing and GIS in natural resource management.

  • Proficiency in using computers and good writing skills in English language.

Description of Work

  • Prepare an inventory of the socio-economic status and resource dependency of local people around Kushseshwarasthan and Baraila Sanctuaries in Bihar.

  • Conduct stakeholders analysis and workshops and derive sustainable livelihood options for the local people.

  • Assist is preparation of eco-development plan of the concerned PAs.

  • Prepare visitors profile, sample education and interpretation materials and assist in preparation of sustainable tourism management plans.

  • Creation of maps and spatial analysis for preparation of an integrated Wetland Management Plan of the above mentioned Pas.

Project Title, details of position and duration

Establishing ecological baselines for long term monitoring of tigers, co-predators and prey species in Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary and its adjoining landscapes in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

 (01 – Junior Research Fellow)

Duration: Three years

Essential Qualification

Masters’ Degree in Life Sciences/Ecology/Forestry/Statistics/ Environmental Science/Biological Science/Wildlife Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.

Desirable Qualification

  1. prior research and/or field experience in wildlife surveys.

  2. working knowledge on basic field methods (vegetation quantification, camera trapping, occupancy surveys), analytical methods and softwares (R, SPSS, DISTANCE, PRESENCE, MARK etc.) highly desirable.

  3. must possess good articulation and written communication skills in English.

  4. interest in scientific work, high motivation, very good organisational skills and interest to work in interdisciplinary team.

Description of Work

The project work involves assessing the distribution, abundance of tigers, co-predators and their prey species in and around the Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary.

 

Specific activities envisaged for the selected candidates: carry out field data collection, analyse field data, produce high quality scientific outputs in the form of journal publications, presentation and reports and should be prepared to travel quite extensively and work in the remote field conditions for longer duration.

Project Title, details of position and duration

Pattern of biomass production by wetlands and its use by wild ungulates in Kaziranga landscape.

(01 – Junior Research Fellow)

Duration: Eighteen (18) months

Essential Qualification

Masters’ Degree in Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Life Science/ Environment Science/Biological Science/Wildlife Science or M.V.Sc. or M.Sc. Agriculture with minimum 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.

Desirable Qualification

Candidates with work experience on i) vegetation analysis and estimation of biomass productivity; ii) ecological study of large mammals with especial reference to food habit study, will be preferred.

Description of Work

To study vegetation composition, biomass productivity and food habits of large herbivores. Social survey to quantify the amount of biomass extracted by local communities.

Project Title, details of position and duration

Genetic Assessment of Sambar (Rusa unicolor) Population in North-East India.

(01 – Junior Research Fellow)

Duration: Three years

Essential Qualification

Masters’ Degree in Life Science with specialization in Biotechnology/Genetics/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.

Desirable Qualification

Candidates with adequate knowledge in modern genetics and molecular biology techniques and laboratory experience will be preferred.

Description of Work

The study aims to collect biological samples from the North-east states of India and to perform genetic analysis for the same.

 

GENERALTERMS & CONDITIONS

 

  1. Candidate(s) possessing Master’s Degree along with final year mark-sheet will be eligible to appear for the walk-in-interview. Candidates appearing in the final year of Masters’ Degree Program will not be eligible to apply for the advertised positions.

  2. A candidate may be allowed to submit duly filled-in application form(s) for a maximum of two advertised positions subject to his/her fulfilling the essential qualifications for the advertised positions.  

  3. Age criteria and monthly fellowship of the advertised positions are as follows:

 

S. No.

Position Advertised

Age Limit

 

Age relaxation

(if any)

Monthly Fellowship
  1.  

Junior Research Fellow

Shall not be more than

28 years

as on Friday,

13th October 2014

5 years, as in case of Women, Physically Challenged candidates and candidates belonging SC/ST/OBC categories.

Rs. 12,000/- + HRA  as applicable and monthly fellowship of Rs. 16,000/- plus HRA, in case of UGC/CSIR NET qualified candidates for Research Fellow.
  1.  

Project Assistant

Shall not be more than

28 years

as on Friday,

13th October 2014

5 years, as in case of Women, Physically Challenged candidates and candidates belonging SC/ST/OBC categories

Rs. 12,000/- + HRA as applicable

  1. Selected candidate(s) will be engaged initially for a period mentioned against each advertised position. Subsequently his/her tenure may be extended depending upon the exigencies of work at sole discretion of the Institute and satisfactory performance of the candidate.

  2. Candidate(s) 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. Other allowances and benefits to the research personnel would be admissible as per the rules.

  3. The selection of the candidate(s) will be based on Walk-in-Interview to be held on Monday, 13th October 2014 at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. The registrations of the candidates for the advertised positions will be done from 09:00 to 10:00hrs on 13th October 2014 at WII. Filled-in applications of late entrants after the stipulated time as mentioned above for the registration will not be accepted, in any case.

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

  5. Candidate(s) 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 for document verification. Applications without enclosures and/or incomplete in any respect shall be rejected.

  6. 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.

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

  8. The application form can be downloaded from the link www.wii.gov.in

  9. 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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Last Updated: September 8, 2014