No. F.No. 229-12(LG)/2017– Tech.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST & CLIMATE CHANGE
ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (ZSI)
PRANI VIGYAN BHAWAN,
M-BLOCK,NEW ALIPORE,
KOLKATA – 700 053
Applications are invited for the purely temporary posts of 01 RA-III, 06 RA-I, 08 JRFs, 06 JRAs and 12
Field Assistants, initially for one year but extendable maximum upto three years based on performance
and requirement in ZSI, under the project entitled ‘Conservation of Threatened Vertebrate Fauna in
Indian Himalayan Region through Long-term Monitoring and capacity Building’ funded by Ministry
of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India through National Mission of
Himalayan Studies.
Project Objectives:
Study on vertebrate fauna in the Indian Himalayan Region and developing spatial database;
To study the population viability of selected threatened species in Indian Himalayan Region for
developing long-term conservation strategies;
To set long-term monitoring protocol for threatened vertebrate faunal groups in different parts of
Indian Himalayan Region and to develop adaptive management strategies for long-term
conservation of those species through community engagement;
To enhance capacities of different stakeholders (including Forest & Wildlife department staff, local
Institutions/ colleges, local NGOs and local communities) for monitoring and conserving threatened
vertebrate fauna in the Indian Himalayan Region through capacity building programs and use of
modern science, technological tools and approaches;
Investigating whether ethno-zoological knowledge and practices can be a conservation measure for
threatened vertebrate fauna in IHR.
Job requirements:
1. Molecular Study and DNA Barcoding- Sequencing and DNA barcoding Himalayan fauna
2. Capacity Building and Awareness- Different activities with local communities to create awareness
on conservation of threatened species in Himalayas, Multi-stakeholders National Level Workshops,
Multi-Stakeholders State Level Workshops (in 5 States) with State Forest Departments, Community
engagement through local workshops, street plays etc. for local people to educate them on
importance of threatened species and how to monitor and report them, need assessment survey in
each study sites for knowledge gap analysis,
3.Organizing capacity building workshop (Level A, for forest staff, participants from
Institutions/colleges, local NGOs in each study sites every year refresher training from 2nd year
onwards,
4. Preparation of Training materials for level A participants, Organizing capacity building workshop
(Level B>, for enforcement agencies and other government line departments-1 batch in each study
sites every year, refresher training from 2nd year onwards, Training materials for Level B
participants (n=180), Pre and Post training evaluation in all study sites.
Place of Work: The selected candidates (RAs, JRFs, JRAs, FAs) will have to travel extensively in
the Lahaul & Spiti District, Himachal Pradesh, Trans Himalayas, Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand,
Western Himalayas, East Sikkim District, Sikkim, Central Himalayas, Darjeeling District, West
Bengal, Central Himalayas, North Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalayas, East
Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalayas, and may be posted for a longer duration,
based on requirements or any other places as per the project requirements including HQ at Kolkata.
Remuneration:
Research Associate (RA-III) @ Rs.40,000/- + HRA @ 24% per month
Research Associate RA-I @ Rs.36,000/- + HRA @ 24% per month
Junior Research Fellow (JR) @ Rs.16,000/- + HRA @ 24 % or Minimum @ Rs.5,400/- for first two
years and Rs.18,000/- + HRA @ 24% or Minimum @ Rs.5,400/- for 3rd year,
Junior Research Assistant (JRA) @ Rs.16,000/- + HRA @ 8% or Minimum @ Rs.1,800/- for first two
years and Rs.18,000/- + HRA @ 8% or Minimum @ Rs.1,800/- for 3rd year
Field Assistants @ Rs.12,000/- per month (consolidated)
Essential Qualification Desirable Experience for the posts:
1. Research Associate (RA-III) – 1 (One) post
Qualification: M. Sc. & Ph.D in Zoology/Life Sciences/Wildlife/Environmental Sciences/Biodiversity
& Conservation/Geo-Informatics or equivalent with at least two years of research
experience/teaching experience after obtaining the PhD degree.
Desirable Experience: Prior work experience in the Indian Himalayan Region/ Knowledge /
experience / interest in taxonomy/ecology/DNA Barcoding/Molecular phylogeny/climate change with
at least one publication in SCI journal.
Proven experience in Data analysis, GIS, Bioinformatics,
Science writing and communication, organising workshops, seminar, symposium, training
programme etc.
Age Limit: The upper age limit is 40 years as on 15th February 2018. Age relaxation as per Govt. of
India rules.
2. Research Associate (RA-I) – 06 (Six) posts
Qualification: M. Sc. & Ph.D in Zoology/Life Sciences/Wildlife/Environmental Sciences/Biodiversity
& Conservation/Geo-Informatics or equivalent.
Candidate with Ph.D. thesis submitted may also
apply. However, if found suitable, they will be offered SRF and upon awarding the degree of PhD will
be offered the post of RA-I.
Desirable Experience: Prior work experience in the Indian Himalayan Region/ Knowledge /
experience / interest in taxonomy/ecology/DNA Barcoding/Molecular phylogeny/climate change with
at least one publication in SCI journal. Proven experience in Data analysis, GIS, Bioinformatics,
Science writing and communication, organising workshops, seminar, symposium, training
programme etc.
Age Limit: The upper age limit is 40 years as on 15th February 2018. Age relaxation as per Govt. of
India rules.
3. Junior Research Fellows (JRF)–08 (Eight) posts / Junior Project Assistants (JRA) – 06 (Six)
posts
Qualification: M. Sc. in Zoology/ Life Sciences/ any branch of biological Sciences with a minimum
of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
Desirable Experience: Experience /knowledge/interest on field data collection for DNA Barcoding/
Bioinformatics/Taxonomy/Molecular Phylogeny/ Ecology/GIS/ Climate change.
Age Limit: The upper age limit is 28 years as on 15th February 2018. Age relaxation as per Govt. of
India rules.
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In case of exceptional candidates, these may be relaxed. UGC/ CSIR NET JRF/ GATE qualified
candidates would be awarded fellowship in line with DST norms, while otherwise competent/ suitable
candidates would be provided fellowship as mentioned above which are likely to be amended as per
ZSI norms.
4. Field Assistants – 12 (Twelve) posts
Qualification: B.Sc. with Zoology as one of the subjects from a recognized university.
Desirable Experience: Field experience and knowledge of computer will be an added advantage.
Candidates from Himalayan region will be given preference.
Age Limit: The upper age limit is 40 years as on 15th February 2018. Age relaxation as per Govt. of
India rules.
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