WII Dehradun Research Assistants Openings | Biotech, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Microbiology, Zoology, Botany

WIIWildlife Institute of India (WII)
Post Box #18, Chandrabani
Dehradun - 248001 Uttarakhand

The WII wishes to engage twenty two (22) research personnel on a contractual basis for the above mentioned project. The assignment will be for a period of 1 year initially, which may be extended for further period(s) according to project requirements and satisfactory performance of the individuals.

1. Research Personnel (20 Posts)
Essential Qualification Should possess Masters’ degree in Wildlife Science/Botany/Zoology/ Forestry/Environmental Science/Veterinary Science/Agricultural Science/ Life Science from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
Desirable Qualification An aptitude &/or experience in wildlife research, a demonstrated aptitude for field work and basic computer skills.
Brief description of the work The selected candidates will be trained in animal population estimation, vegetation sampling and habitat evaluation techniques during an orientation programme.
Thereafter they shall be required to work intensively in forest and wildlife areas across the country for collection, collation and analyses of data.
2. Research Personnel ‘Biotech.’ - 2 Posts
Essential Qualification Should possess Masters’ degree in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Molecular Genetics/ Microbiology with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
Desirable Qualification Knowledge of extraction of DNA from biological material, demonstrated working knowledge of P.C.R. and use of DNA sequencer.
Brief description of the work The selected candidate would be required to extract DNA from tiger scats collected from select landscapes in the country, for molecular analysis.
All candidates appearing for the walk-in-interview would be registered at 09:00 A.M. on 19th January 2010 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.

The selection offer to the candidates will be on purely contractual basis for a period of 12 months initially and it may be extended for further period(s) depending upon the requirement of the project and satisfactory performance of the candidates. Selected candidate(s) will be paid a consolidated amount of Rs. 12,000/- as stipend per month. In addition, Rs. 2000/- per month will be paid to the selected candidates during the field work to meet their boarding expenses.

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