JNCASR Project Assistant Vacancy to Study Behaviour of Elephants


Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research 
Bengaluru - 560 064

Applications are invited for the temporary position of Project Assistant sanctioned in the DST/DBT/ SERB /ICMR/CSIR/ sponsored project titled “Behaviour and reproductive success of male Asian elephants in the Kabini elephant population, southern India” under the Principal Investigator Prof. T.N.C. Vidya, EIBU (formerly Evolutionary and Organismal Biology Unit), JNCASR, Jakkur, Bengaluru, 560 064. The selected candidate will be based primarily in the field, and collect data on individual identification of elephants, behaviour, resource availability, etc. 

Essential Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree in Basic Sciences/Agricultural/Veterinary Sciences OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine from a recognised university. 

Prior field experience and excellent observational skills are required, as is physical fitness, as the job demands long hours in the forest. The selected person should be willing to live at the field site, where only basic facilities are available. 

Desirable Qualifications: It is desirable that the applicant be able to drive a four-wheeler (jeep) in field conditions and know (or quickly learn to converse in) Kannada. 

The ideal applicant will also be familiar with basic statistics and possess good analytical and writing skills. 
Remuneration: as per DST norms. Applicants are required to send a scanned copy of the filled in Template (available at www.jncasr.ac.in/sites/default/files/intraweb/forms/Application%20proforma.pdf) along with scanned copies of original testimonials in support of educational qualification, age, experience, publications, etc., with a brief resume to Prof. T.N.C. Vidya through email (tncvidya@jncasr.ac.in) latest by 3 July 2021. 

Please use the subject line “Application for SERB Project Assistant 2021”. Date: 22/6/2021 Signature of the PI: Instructions to candidates: (1) The list of shortlisted candidates will be posted on the Website with the interview date. (2) Shortlisted candidates will be invited for online interview/technical discussion/personal interaction. (3) Those in employment or pursuing Ph.D. must submit ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the employer/Ph.D. Supervisor. 

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