Engagement of 7 Research Personnel through a walk-in-interview on 22nd May 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 and Forests (MoE&F), Government of India in the field of teaching, training and research. The WII wishes to engage 08 research personnel viz., 01-Senior Research Fellow, 02-Technical Assistants, 02-Senior Project Assistants 01-Project Associate and 02-Project Biologists (Indian national only) through a walk-in-interview on Thursday, 22nd May 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

Economics of living in the wild: cost-benefit analysis for the forest corridor linking the Rajaji National Park and the Corbett Tiger Reserve.

(01 – Senior Research Fellow)

Duration: One year (likely to be extended)

Essential Qualification

Masters’ Degree in Zoology/Forestry/Wildlife Science/Environmental Science/Life Science/Sociology/Economics with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University and at least 2 years research experience after Post-Graduation.

Desirable Qualification

Experience of conducting socio-economic survey for natural resource management/ biodiversity conservation.

Description of Work

To conduct socio-economic surveys in and around Corbett Tiger Reserve, Rajaji National Park and the adjacent Forest Divisions.

Project Title, details of position and duration

Economics of living in the wild: cost benefit analysis for the forest corridor linking the Rajaji National Park and the Corbett Tiger Reserve.

(02 – Technical Assistants)

Duration: Nine months (likely to be extended)

Essential Qualification

Masters’ Degree in Forestry/Wildlife Science/Environmental Science/Life Science/ Sociology/Economics with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks from a recognized University.

Desirable Qualification

Experience of conducting socio-economic survey for natural resource management/ biodiversity conservation/forestry/environment issues.

Description of Work

To conduct socio-economic surveys in and around Corbett Tiger Reserve, Rajaji National Park and the adjacent Forest Divisions.

Project Title, details of position and duration

Management planning of Kushseshwarasthan and Baraila Sanctuaries in Bihar.(01 – Senior Project Assistant, Biological Component)

Duration: One year

Essential Qualification

Masters’ Degree in Wildlife Science/Forestry/Environmental Science/Zoology/Botany/ Agricultural Science/Life Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University and at least 2 years research experience after Post-Graduation.

Desirable Qualification

  • Experience on subject related to ecological survey of rivers and wetlands with special reference to aquatic flora and fauna.

  • 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 floral and faunal resources of above mentioned Protected Areas i.e. Kushseshwarasthan and Baraila Sanctuaries in Bihar.

  • Identify factors affecting the integrity of Kushseshwarasthan and Baraila Sanctuaries.

  • Assist in preparation of Remote Sensing and GIS maps of Kushseshwarasthan and Baraila Sanctuaries.

  • Assist in the preparation of an Integrated Wetland Management Plan of Kushseshwarasthan and Baraila Sanctuaries.

Project Title, details of position and duration

Management planning of Kushseshwarasthan and Baraila Sanctuaries in Bihar.(01 – Senior Project Assistant, Sociological Component)

Duration: One year

Essential Qualification

Masters’ Degree in Forestry/Wildlife Science/Environmental Science/Agricultural Science/Life Science/Sociology/Economics with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University and at least 2 years research experience after Post-Graduation.

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 i.e. Kushseshwarasthan and Baraila Sanctuaries in Bihar.

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

  • Assist in the preparation of an Integrated Wetland Management Plan of Kushseshwarasthan and Baraila Sanctuaries.

Project Title, details of position and duration

Management planning of Kushseshwarasthan and Baraila Sanctuaries in Bihar.(01 –Project Associate, Wetland Management)

Duration: One year

Essential Qualification

Ph.D. Degree in Wildlife Science/Forestry/Environmental Science/Zoology/Botany/Life Science/Social Science.

Desirable Qualification

  • Experience of subject related to ecological surveys of wetlands and rivers with special reference to assessment of water quality and environmental flow and aquatic flora and fauna.

  • Experience of Bio-monitoring of wetlands and rivers.

  • Preparation and technical/study report(s).

Description of Work

  • Study hydrological status and flow regime of the two PAs i.e. Kushseshwarasthan and Baraila Sanctuaries in Bihar.

  • Conduct risk analysis of the above mentioned PAs.

  • Compile an Integrated Wetland Management Plan of Kushseshwarasthan and Baraila Sanctuaries.

Project Title, details of position and duration

Execution of Implementation Plan - Kailash Sacred Landscape Conservation and Development Initiative (KSLCDI).

 (02 – Project  Biologists)

Duration: Up to 31.12.2014 (likely to be extended)

Essential Qualification

Masters’ Degree in Zoology/Botany/Wildlife Science/Forestry/Environmental Science relevant to studies in human dimensions aspect of wildlife conservation with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.

Desirable Qualification

  • Field research experience on flora and fauna of western Himalaya.

  • 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 Uttarakhand Himalaya under extreme cold or rainy conditions with minimal logistic support, may apply.

Description of Work

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) in collaboration with Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (GBPIHED), Almora and Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun under the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India and Central Himalayan Environment Association (CHEA), Nainital is working in a Trans-boundary Landscape i.e. Kailash Sacred Landscape Conservation and Development Initiative (KSLCDI).

 

The project has following broad objectives, a. Enhance cooperation among the regional member countries through establishment of a Regional Cooperation Framework (RCF), development of a strategy for conservation of Kailash Sacred Landscape (KSL), and developing a trans-boundary regional knowledge base; b. Increase collection of climate change data in the KSL and facilitate coordination among the various actors and stakeholders within the KSL landscape through enhancing trans-boundary collaboration in ecological and climate change monitoring and information exchange networks; and c. Recognize, and strengthen local capacity efforts for community-based participation in conservation and sustainable development, and enhance cultural-socio-ecological resilience.


  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. For the advertised position of the Project Associate, candidate(s) possessing Ph.D. Degree shall only be eligible to appear for the walk-in-interview.

  3. 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. Applications without enclosures and/or incomplete in any respect shall be rejected.  

  4. Age of the candidate shall not be more than 28 years for the position of Technical Assistants/Project Biologist and 32 years for Senior Research Fellow/Senior Project Assistants as on Monday, 19th May 2014. Upper age limit for Technical Assistant/Senior Research Fellow/Senior Project Assistant may be relaxed up to 5 years, as in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Women and physically handicap categories.

  5. In case of advertised position of Project Associate, the age of the candidate shall not be more than 40 years as on Monday, 19th May 2014 and the upper age limit may be relaxed up to a maximum of 5 years to the candidates belonging to SC/ST categories.

  6. The fellowship amount of the advertised positions is as follow:

    a.     Technical Assistant: The fellowship amount is Rs. 9,600/- consolidated per month.

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

    c.     Senior Project Assistant: The fellowship amount is Rs. 14,000/- consolidated per month.

    d.    Project Associate: The fellowship amount is Rs. 22,000/- consolidated per month.

    e.     Project Biologist: The fellowship amount is Rs. 16,000/- consolidated per month. In addition, Rs. 2000/- per month will be paid as Daily Allowance, while in field.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. The selection of the candidate(s) will be based on Walk-in-Interview to be held on Thursday, 22nd May 2014 at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. The registration will begin by 09:00 A.M. onwards.

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

  11. 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.

  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 link 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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Last Updated: May 2, 2014