SIKKIM UNIVERSITY
6th Mile, Samdur,
Tadong-737102,
Gangtok, Sikkim
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the following position in National Mission on
Himalayan Studies (NMHS) funded collaborative research project between Sikkim University
(SU) and Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE):
Title of the project: “Key ecosystem services and biodiversity components in socio-ecological
landscapes of Darjeeling - Sikkim Himalaya: Deriving management & policy inputs and
developing mountain biodiversity information system”
Research Associate:
(Rs.40,000/- + HRA 8%
per month)
02
Sikkim
University (01)
and ATREE,
Gangtok (01)
Ph.D. in Life Sciences/
Environmental Science/
Environmental
management or allied
disciplines
Experience of working
on biodiversity in
mountain environment,
working knowledge of
GIS, ecological
modelling, R, etc.
Junior Research Fellow:
(JRF @ Rs.25,000/- +
HRA 8% per month for
first two years and
RS.28,000/- + HRA 8%
for third year subject to
performance)
05
Sikkim
University (03)
and ATREE,
Gangtok (02)
First class Masters
Degree in Zoology/ Life
Sciences/ Environmental
Science/ Environmental
management or allied
disciplines with NET
Experience of working
on biodiversity in
mountain environment,
working knowledge on
GIS, ecological
modelling, etc.
Non-NET candidates
can apply and will be
considered as Junior
Project Fellow (JPF).
Fellowship for JPF will
be as per the norms of
Ministry of Environment
and Forests, Govt. of
India
Duration: Initially for one year but extendable upto three years or up to the termination of
project whichever is earlier, subject to annual performance review.
How to apply: Interested candidates may send their application in the prescribed format through
e-mail within 21 days of publication of this advertisement to:
1. Dr. Bhoj K. Acharya (PI), Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Sikkim University,
Gangtok. Email: bkacharya@cus.ac.in
AND
2. Dr. Sarala Khaling (PI), Regional Director, ATREE- Eastern Himalaya/Northeast India
Regional Office, Gangtok. Email: sarala.khaling@atree.org
*Applicants for RA position should send a short write-up highlighting experience in ecological
research, skills (data analysis, scientific writing and communication), research interests, etc.
Due date: The application must reach the project PIs by email within 21 days of publication of
this advertisement.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview through e-mail and no TA/DA will
be paid for attending the interview at Gangtok.
The selected candidates are expected to join
immediately.
RAs and Research/Project Fellows will be encouraged to enrol for higher
degrees/qualifications.
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