Recruitment of Research Personal
(ADVT. NO.: WII/RC-CELL/RSCHRS-Selection-2020/A.1.20)
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a premier autonomous Institute under the Ministry of
Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, in the field of wildlife
research, teaching and training. The Institute invites application from the Indian nationals
for the position of Project Scientist (02), Junior Research Fellow (04), Senior Research
Fellow (01), Junior Project Fellow (08), Senior Project Associate (01) Project Associate (05),
Project Fellow (4), Junior Technical Assistant (05), Research Assistant (05), Laboratory
Assistant (01) through a Qualifying test followed by Interview(s). Details of the positions
along with essential and desirable qualifications, brief description of work, age criteria and
monthly fellowships are given in Annexure-1.
Requirement of research personnel for Recruitment-2020 (Part 1)
Name of Project Estimation of
economic losses in
real term per
hectare basis due
to forest fire in
Uttarakhand and
Madhya Pradesh
Project
Associate
Rs. 36000
+
HRA
2 years
EQ: Masters in Forestry/Botany/Zoology/Ecology/Wildlife
Science/Geo-informatics from a recognized University with
60% marks and Ph. D. degree or minimum 3 years’
experience in relevant field.
DQ: Preference will be given to the candidate having working
experience in Ecological economics/Environmental
accounting/RS & GIS related studies. The candidate should
have experience in habitat quantification using different
approaches, wildlife surveys, occupancy analysis, population
estimation.
Required to stay at the proposed
study areas and designing study
plans and to coordinate with project
biologists and guiding them in
collecting data on habitat
quantification, wildlife surveys,
occupancy analysis, population
estimation work etc. and report
writing.
Junior Technical
Assistant
02 no.
Rs 16000
+
HRA
2 years
EQ: Masters in Forestry/Botany/Zoology
/Ecology/Environmental Economics/Wildlife Science/ Geoinformatics from a recognized University with 60% Marks.
DQ: Preference will be given to the candidate having working
experience in Ecological economics/Environmental
accounting/RS & GIS related studies.
The candidate should
have experience in habitat quantification using different
approaches, wildlife surveys, occupancy analysis, population
estimation. Additional knowledge of GIS and Statistics will be
an advantage.
Required to stay at the proposed
study areas and collecting data on
habitat quantification, wildlife surveys,
occupancy analysis, population
estimation work etc. and report
writing.
Annexure-1.
Monitoring
Freshwater Fish
population in
selected Indian
Landscapes with
reference to the
changing climatic
variables
Project Scientist
Rs. 56000
+
HRA
3 years
EQ: PhD Degree in Zoology/ Fishery Science/ Wildlife Science/
Environmental Science/Life Sciences from a recognized
University.
DQ: Experience in Aquatic Ecology/ River Ecology/ Fish habitat
Assessment/ Fish Biology.
Experience in analyzing species
distribution models and other quantitative science
The Project Scientist should provide
field training to Research Biologist for
effective field data collection and
involves all activates related to LTEO
programme, including data analysis,
report writing and communicating with
Project Coordinating Cell.
Junior Project
Fellow
Rs. 25000
+
HRA
EQ: MSc Degree in Zoology/ Fishery Science/ Wildlife Science/
Environmental Science /Life Sciences with minimum of 60%
aggregate marks from a recognized University.
DQ: Research Experience in Aquatic Ecology/ River Ecology/
Fish Biology. Knowledge of field data collection methods,
stream habitat assessment, data base management, GIS and
basic statistical analysis.
The Project Fellow should involve in
regular field data collection, analysis
and report writing, also assist with
Project Scientist and PI for
implementing the LTEO project
mandate.
Junior Technical
Assistant
Rs 16000
+
HRA
EQ: Bachelor Degree in any discipline related to Biological
Science/ Life Science/ Ecological science, BSc Agriculture
degree from a recognized University.
DQ: Knowledge on Computer operating system, Data base
management, GIS and basic statistical analysis.
The candidate should assist with PI
for managing data set, record
keeping and assist in drafting
documents and reports
Basic Study Design
of Biodiversity
Assessment for
Himachal Pradesh
Junior Project
Fellow
(Vegetation &
GIS component)
Rs. 25000
+
HRA
EQ: M.Sc. Degree in Botany/Forestry/Wildlife Science/
Environmental Science/Environmental Management/ GeoInformatics (Forest Mapping) with minimum of 60% aggregate
marks from a recognized University
DQ:
1. Research experience on Floristics/Ecological
surveys/RS & GIS/Vegetation Mapping and modelling related
studies in western Himalaya, database management and basic
statistical analysis.
2. Only candidates with strong physical and mental abilities and
a keen desire to carryout arduous field work from foot hills to the
remote and rugged high altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh
under extreme cold or rainy conditions with minimal
logistic/connectivity support.
The Project Fellow will be involved
with a team in regular field data
collection, analysis and report writing
and also assist, PIs, Project
Associate and other project
colleagues to develop vegetation and
species distribution maps.
Junior Project
Fellow
(Entomofaunal
diversity)
EQ: M.Sc. Degree in Zoology/Entomology/ Wildlife Science/
Environmental Science with minimum of 60% aggregate marks
from a recognized University
DQ: Research experience on entomological aspects of
Himalayan region with field and analytical skills. Knowledge of
biodiversity assessment methods, scientific communication
skills and bio-statistical software.
The Project Fellow will be involved
with a team in regular field data
collection, identification of insects,
database generation for geo-spatial
modelling and report writing. Assist
Project Associate and PIs for
implementing project mandate.
Junior Project
Fellow (Aquatic
Diversity)
EQ: MSc Degree in Zoology/ Fishery Science/ Wildlife Science/
Environmental Science /Life Sciences with minimum of 60%
aggregate marks from a recognized University.
DQ: Research Experience in Aquatic Ecology/ River Ecology/
Fish Biology. Knowledge of field data collection methods,
stream habitat assessment, data base management, GIS and
basic statistical analysis.
The Project Fellow will work with a
team in regular field data collection,
database generation for geo-spatial
modelling analysis and report writing,
also assist with Project Associate and
PIs for implementing project mandate.
Junior Project
Fellow
(Herpetological
diversity)
Rs. 25000
+
HRA
EQ: MSc Degree in Zoology/ Wildlife Science/ Ecology and
Environmental Science /Life Sciences with minimum of 60%
aggregate marks from a recognized University.
DQ: Research Experience in Herpetology. Field experiences in
wildlife survey techniques. Basic knowledge in taxonomy,
molecular techniques, GIS and statistical analysis.
The Junior Project Biologist will be
responsible for field survey, database
generation distribution modelling,
data analysis and scientific writing.
He/she also needs to work as a team
and assist Project Associate and PIs
for implementing project mandate.
Junior Project
Fellow
(Mammalian
diversity)
Rs. 25000
+
HRA
EQ: M.Sc. Degree in Zoology/Wildlife Science/Forestry
(Wildlife) /Environmental Management with minimum of 60%
aggregate marks from a recognized University
DQ:
1. Research experience on mammalian ecological surveys,
RS & GIS, related studies in western Himalaya. Quantitative
skills in biodiversity assessment and population ecology.
2. Only
candidates with strong physical and mental abilities and a keen
desire to carryout arduous field work from foot hills to the remote
and rugged high altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh under
extreme cold or rainy conditions with minimal
logistic/connectivity support.
The Project Fellow will be involved
with a team in regular field data
collection, database generation for
geo-spatial modelling analysis and
report writing. Assist Project
Associate and other project
colleagues to develop the species
distribution maps.
Project
Associate
Rs. 35000
+
HRA
EQ: PhD Forestry/Wildlife Sciences/Zoology/Ecology from a
recognized university Or Should have Three years’ experience
in relevant field of designing, surveying, analyzing and reporting
of biodiversity assessments after Master Degree with minimum
60% marks in the field of Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Forestry/
Ecology/Environment Science from a recognized University.
DQ: Candidate should have proven written and communication
skills in science. The candidate should have experience in
wildlife survey, occupancy analysis, population estimation,
habitat quantification using different approaches.
Candidates
with knowledge of bio-statistical softwares, R and current
ecological tools for biodiversity assessment will be preferred.
Lead a team of researchers in regular
field data collection, analysis and
report writing and also assist, PIs,
and other project colleagues. The
candidate will be responsible for
various works under the project at
Himachal Pradesh from its inception
to the end.
NMHS - Himalayan
Alpine Biodiversity
Characterisation
and Information
System Network
Junior Research
Fellow
Rs. 31000
+
HRA
EQ: Masters’ Degree in Botany/ /Life Science /Environmental
Sciences/Geo-informatics or equivalent from a recognized
University with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.
DQ: Preferably having one year of experience required on plant
ecology, identification, survey and techniques, GIS-RS
softwares and most importantly keen desire to carryout arduous
field work in remote and rugged terrain.
The study involves conducting field
research activities, including plant
ecological monitoring, biodiversity
characterization, ecological
modelling, plant community analysis,
report writing and any tasks assigned.
Assessment of
disease prevalence
in ungulates in
Mizoram
Junior Research
Fellow
EQ: M.Sc. in Life Sciences/ Wildlife/ Botany/ Zoology/Statistics/
M.V.Sc or related subjects with minimum 1-year experience
DQ: Prior experience and aptitude for working in rigorous field
conditions; knowledge of sampling methods/basic statistics
Candidate will conduct population
assessment, ecology, and related
research work
Securing habitats
for threatened
mountain ungulates
through robust
population
assessment and
conservation
planning
Junior Research
Fellow
EQ: M.Sc. in Life Sciences/ Wildlife/ Botany/ Zoology/Statistics
or related subjects with minimum 1-year experience
DQ: Prior experience and aptitude for working in rigorous field
conditions; knowledge of sampling methods/basic statistics
Candidate will conduct population
assessment, ecology, and related
research work
Ecological impacts
of major invasive
alien plants (IAPs)
on native flora in
Rajaji Tiger
Reserve,
Uttarakhand
Junior Technical
Assistant 02 No.
Rs. 16000
+
HRA
EQ: M.Sc. in Life Sciences/ Wildlife/ Botany/Forestry
DQ: Knowledge of Vegetation Science and ability to work in
rigorous field conditions
Candidate will conduct vegetation
survey and related research work
Assessment of
spatial and
temporal
occupancy of tiger
and elephant in
relation to habitat
characteristics and
anthropogenic
factors for the
creation of EcoSensitive Areas in
Sawantwadi and
Dodamarg talukas
of Sindhudurg
district in Western
Ghats of
Maharashtra, India
Project
Associate-II
(Ecology)
Rs. 35000
+
HRA
EQ: 1. M.Sc in Life Sciences/ Wildlife Sciences/ Forestry/
Remote Sensing from a recognized university. 2. Four years of
experience in wildlife survey, knowledge of GIS, data analysis,
report writing.
OR
Doctoral degree in wildlife related subject
DQ: Experience in occupancy, population estimation, habitat
quantification using different approaches
Required to visit areas of
Maharashtra and Karnataka for data
and samples collection and undertake
required analysis
Project
Associate-II
(Genetics)
Rs. 35000
+
HRA
EQ: 1. M.Sc in Life Sciences/ Wildlife Sciences/ Forestry/
Biotechnology/Animal Genetics/ Environmental Science/
Environmental Management from a recognized university.
2. Four years of experience in DNA related techniques in
identifying species and other genetic parameters from faecal
matter of tiger, leopard, elephants, collection of samples, wildlife
survey, knowledge of GIS, data analysis, report writing.
OR
Doctoral degree in wildlife genetics related subject
DQ: Lab experience in DNA extraction, PCR amplification,
electrophoresis and genetic data analysis.
Required to visit areas of
Maharashtra and Karnataka for data
and samples collection and undertake
required analysis
Laboratory
Assistant
Rs. 20000
+
HRA
EQ: B.Sc. (Life Sciences)
DQ: Preference will be given to candidate having Lab
experience in DNA extraction, PCR amplification,
electrophoresis and genetic data analysis and higher
qualification.
Required to visit areas of
Maharashtra and Karnataka for data
and samples collection and undertake
required analysis
Response to
Anthropocene and
Climate change:
Movement ecology
of selected mammal
species across the
Indian Himalayan
Region
Senior Project
Associate
Rs. 42000
+
HRA
EQ: M.Sc in Life Sciences/ Wildlife Sciences/ Forestry/ Remote
Sensing from a recognized university.
Four years of experience in wildlife survey, knowledge of GIS,
data analysis, report writing, telemetry and animal capture.
Research and development in industrial and academic
institutions
OR
Doctoral degree in wildlife related subject
DQ: Experience in telemetry, capture, occupancy, population
estimation, habitat quantification using different approaches.
The proposed project aims to study
the movement ecology of selected
mammal species with different
ecological adaptations across the
IHR.
The selected mammal species
are Pallas’s cat (Otocolobus manul),
Himalayan wolf (Canis lupus) and
Himalayan marmot (Marmota
himalayana). The work involves
capture and tagging of target species
and intensive monitoring in tough and
rugged terrain of Ladakh India.
Junior Research
Fellow
EQ: M.Sc in Life Sciences/ Wildlife Sciences/ Forestry/
Environmental Science/Environmental Management from a
recognized university.
DQ: Experience in telemetry, capture, occupancy, population
estimation, habitat quantification using different approaches.
Work experience in mountainous landscape.
The proposed project aims to study
the movement ecology of selected
mammal species with different
ecological adaptations across the
IHR. The selected mammal species
are Pallas’s cat (Otocolobus manul),
Himalayan wolf (Canis lupus) and
Himalayan marmot (Marmota
himalayana). The work involves
capture and tagging of target species
and intensive monitoring in tough and
rugged terrain of Ladakh India.
Senior Research
Fellow
Rs. 35000
+
HRA
EQ: M.Sc in Life Sciences/ Wildlife Sciences/ Forestry/
Environmental Science/Environmental Management from a
recognized university. Two years of research experience in
relevant field is essential.
DQ: Experience in telemetry, capture, occupancy, population
estimation, habitat quantification using different approaches.
Work experience in mountainous landscape.
The proposed project aims to study
the movement ecology of selected
mammal species with different
ecological adaptations across the
IHR. The selected mammal species
are Pallas’s cat (Otocolobus manul),
Himalayan wolf (Canis lupus) and
Himalayan marmot (Marmota
himalayana). The work involves
capture and tagging of target species
and intensive monitoring in tough and
rugged terrain of Ladakh India.
Challenges in the
proposed Similipal -
Satkosia corridor
Region due to
Collective Mining
Regime: MiningWildlife Habitat
Linkages and
Impacts
Research
Assistant Grade
II (Ecology)
02 nos.
Rs. 20000
+
HRA
EQ: Bachelor’s degree natural Sciences/Life sciences/
Biological Sciences.
DQ: Working experience on Wildlife and its habitat assesment
Ecological data collection in the
corridor forest linking Similipal and
Satkoshia Tiger Reserves, Odisha
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