P.O. Box 18, Chandrabani, Dehradun – 248001
Advt. No. WII/RES/P-TIGER ’2013
Requirement
of Research Biologists for Monitoring of tigers, co-predators, prey and
their habitat in India through W A L K – I N – I N T E R V I E W
16th & 17th September 2013
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 of
tigers, co-predators, prey and their habitat in India’. The WII wishes
to engage 35 Research Biologists (31 -Field Component and 04-Genetics
Component) 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.
1. 30 - Research Biologists (Field Component)
Age: Shall not be more than 35 years as on Friday, 13th September 2013.
Masters’
Degree in Wildlife Science/Botany/Zoology/Forestry/ Life
Science/Agriculture/ Environmental Sciences/ Agricultural
Science/Veterinary Science/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, 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. 01 Senior Research Biologist (Field Component)
Age: Shall not be more than 40 years as on Friday, 13th September 2013.
Masters’
Degree in Wildlife Science/Botany/Zoology/Forestry/ Life
Science/Environmental Sciences/ Agricultural Science/Veterinary
Science/Biotechnology/ with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks from a
recognized University. A candidate should hold a Ph.D. Degree in
relevant field or over 4 years of research experience after Publications
in relevant field and experience in animal abundance estimation
techniques.
Knowledge of Program MARK, DISTANCE, DENSITY, SPACECAP and PRESENCE.
Analysis of large scale data on animal abundance and indices, field supervision and
training, report writing. Work will be both at HQ in Dehradun, with several field visits.
training, report writing. Work will be both at HQ in Dehradun, with several field visits.
3. 03 Research Biologists (Genetics Component)
Age: Shall not be more than 30 years as on Friday, 13th September 2013.
Masters’
Degree in Wildlife Science/Genetics/Biotechnology/
Bioscience/Botany/Zoology with a minimum of 55% 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.
4. 01 Senior Research Biologist (Genetics Component)
Age: Shall not be more than 40 years as on Friday, 13th September 2013.
Masters’
Degree in Wildlife Science/Genetics/Bioscience/
Biotechnology/Botany/Zoology with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks from a
recognized University. A candidate should hold a Ph.D. Degree in
relevant field or over 4 years of research experience after MSc.
Experience in conducting research in genetics.
Publications in relevant field and experience in handling large genetic datasets will be given preference.
Laboratory
and statistical analysis of genetic data, supervise and conduct DNA
extraction, PCR, sequencing, and subsequent analysis for population
structure and
gene flow. Report writing and publications. Work will be primarily at Dehradun and Laboratory based, with few field visits.
gene flow. Report writing and publications. Work will be primarily at Dehradun and Laboratory based, with few field visits.
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 16th & 17th September 2013.
2. All candidates appearing for the walk-in-interview would be registered at 09:00 A.M. on 16th September 2013 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 the fellowship as stated below:
i. Research Biologist (Field Component): Consolidated amount of Rs. 16,000/- as stipend per month. In addition, Rs. 2000/- per month will be paid to the selected candidates during the field work.
ii. Senior Research Biologist (Field Component): Consolidated amount of Rs. 25,000/- as stipend per month. In addition, Rs. 2000/- per month will be paid to the selected candidates during the field work.
iii. Research Biologist (Genetics Component): Consolidated amount of Rs. 16,000/- as stipend per month.
In addition, Rs. 2000/- per month will be paid to the selected candidates during the field work.
iv. Senior Research Biologist (Genetics Component): Consolidated amount of Rs. 25,000/- as stipend 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.
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.
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 16th & 17th September 2013.
2. All candidates appearing for the walk-in-interview would be registered at 09:00 A.M. on 16th September 2013 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 the fellowship as stated below:
i. Research Biologist (Field Component): Consolidated amount of Rs. 16,000/- as stipend per month. In addition, Rs. 2000/- per month will be paid to the selected candidates during the field work.
ii. Senior Research Biologist (Field Component): Consolidated amount of Rs. 25,000/- as stipend per month. In addition, Rs. 2000/- per month will be paid to the selected candidates during the field work.
iii. Research Biologist (Genetics Component): Consolidated amount of Rs. 16,000/- as stipend per month.
In addition, Rs. 2000/- per month will be paid to the selected candidates during the field work.
iv. Senior Research Biologist (Genetics Component): Consolidated amount of Rs. 25,000/- as stipend 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.
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.
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