Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History
(South India Centre of Wildlife Institute of India)
Moongilpallam, Anaikatty (PO), Coimbatore – 641108, Tamil Nadu
Advt. No. SACON/RES/RCTMT/ADVT-03/2023
Vacancy for Research Personnel under Projects
Application deadline: 20-Sep-2023
Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India wishes to engage the following research personnel (Indian national only) on purely temporary basis. Interested candidates may apply online at http://www.sacon.in/careers/. Details of the vacancies and application procedures are given below
- JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW – 01 POSITION
- • Project Title: A non-invasive approach to understanding the habitat use, activity regime, and movement ecology of Indian Rock Python, Python molurus from two select locations in India” (Duration- 17 months (extendable); Project PI- Dr Aditi Mukherjee, Dr H.N. Kumara & Dr Manchi Shirish S.)
- • Essential Qualifications: Post graduate degree with minimum 55% in Wildlife Biology/ Zoology/Conservation Biology/ Biodiversity and Conservation/ Animal Sciences/ Conservation and Animal Science related subjects
- • Desirable: 1) Excellent communication skill in English, 2) Proficiency in Hindi language, 3) Two-wheeler/Four Wheeler Driving License
- • Upper Age limit as on 20-Sep-2023 : 28
- • Fellowship: Rs. 31,000 + HRA for NET/GATE candidates and Rs. 25,000 + HRA for Non NET/GATE candidates (as per DST-SERB rules)
- • Description of Work: The work involves extensive travel and stays at field sites with bare minimum facilities for the collection of field data on Indian Rock Python. Involves strenuous fieldwork and data collection analysis and writing periodic reports.
- JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW – 01 POSITION
- • Project Title: Characterisation of wetland habitats in a breeding range of Spot-billed Pelican (Duration- 3 years; Project PI- Dr. T. Ramesh & Dr. Riddhika Ramesh)
- • Essential Qualifications: Post graduate degree with minimum 55% in Wildlife Biology/ Zoology/Conservation Biology/ Biodiversity and Conservation/Life Sciences/Biodiversity related subjects
- • Desirable: 1) Excellent communication skill in English, 2) Familiar with Wetland Ecology and wetland birds
- • Upper Age limit as on 20-Sep-2023 : 28
- • Fellowship: Rs. 31,000 + HRA for NET/GATE candidates (as per DST-SERB rules)
- • Description of Work: The selected candidate is expected to undertake extensive field surveys independently across districts of Tamil Nadu ii) The candidate needs to be well versed with conducting field surveys, wetland habitat evaluation and analysis, monitoring of wetland birds and their habitat, involved in developing bird conservation plan. and assist the Principal Investigators in other project activities.
- JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW – 01 POSITION
- • Project Title: Ecological assessment of endemic and threatened laughingthrushes of the Western Ghats to develop conservation plan for securing their population and habitats (Duration- 9 months; Project PI- Dr. S. Babu & Dr. R. Jayapal)
- • Essential Qualifications: Applicants must have a postgraduate degree in Wildlife Biology/ Zoology/ Conservation Biology/ Biodiversity and Conservation/ or a related subject from a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks or above
- • Desirable: Research experience on birds of southern Western Ghats
- • Upper Age limit as on 20-Sep-2023 : 28
- • Fellowship: Rs. 25,000/per month plus HRA
- • Description of Work: The selected candidate is expected to undertake extensive field surveys in the high-elevation regions of the southern Western Ghats for the laughingthrushes and assist the Principal Investigators in other project activities.
- JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW – 01 POSITION
- • Project Title: Training Communities in Bird Watching (Duration- One year (likely to be extended); Project PI- Dr. M. Mahendiran M & Dr. Goldin. Q)
- • Essential Qualifications: Applicants must have a postgraduate degree in Wildlife Biology/ Zoology/ Conservation Biology/ Biodiversity and Conservation/ or a related subject from a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks or above
- • Desirable: 1) Excellent communication skill in English, 2) Proficiency in Hindi language, 3) Two-wheeler/Four-Wheeler Driving License
- • Upper Age limit as on 20-Sep-2023 : 28
- • Fellowship: Rs. 31,000 + HRA for NET/GATE candidates and Rs. 25,000 + HRA for Non NET/GATE candidates
- • Description of Work: The nature of work includes the field work, recording bird calls, making materials for the Training program, coordinating workshops as planned for various sections of people and assist the Principal Investigators in other project activities.
- JUNIOR PROJECT FELLOW – 01 POSITION
- • Project Title: Monitoring waterbird population in and around the Najafgarh Jheel following Asian Waterbird Census protocols (Duration- Three years; Project PI- Dr. S. Babu)
- • Essential Qualifications: Applicants must have a postgraduate degree in Wildlife Biology/ Zoology/ Conservation Biology/ Biodiversity and Conservation/ or a related subject from a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks or above
- • Desirable: Research experience on wetland birds
- • Upper Age limit as on 20-Sep-2023 : 28
- • Fellowship: Rs. 25,000/per month plus HRA as applicable
- • Description of Work: The selected candidate is expected to undertake extensive field surveys in and around Najafgarh Jheel for the wetland birds and assist the Principal Investigators in other project activities.
- Interested candidates, who fulfil the required essential qualifications may fill in and submit the online application form available at SACON website. (http://www.sacon.in/careers/) latest by 20-Sep-2023 .
- The application form should be filled and submitted online along with self-attested scanned PDF copies of all supporting documents and testimonials such as copies of certificates, mark lists and testimonials of essential and desirable qualifications, research experience, date of birth, community, extracurricular activities etc. uploaded (Please do Not send hard copies of application forms and attachments).
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.
- The final selection will be through an Interview to be conducted for the shortlisted candidates (Exact date, time and mode of interviews will be intimated to the shortlisted candidates by email)
- If selected, all original documents in support of qualifications, age, experience etc. should be produced by the candidate for verification before joining SACON. The hard copies of the filled-in application form along with self-attested true copies of allsupporting documents should also be submitted at the time of joining.
- Candidates applying for the above positions should possess all the essential Qualifications (with originals of supporting documents) as on the date of application deadline.
- A candidate can apply for a maximum of two advertised positions only. Candidates applying for two positions should submit separate sets of applications and attachments.
- The upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Women/Physically Challenged categories as per applicable Central Government norms.
- Selected candidates will be provided with hostel accommodation at SACON as per availability. Other allowances and benefits to the research personnel will be admissible as per the rules.
- Canvassing in any form is liable to rejection of the candidature.
- This advertisement and online application format are available at the Website www.sacon.in
- Incomplete Applications and applications submitted after the stipulated timeline will be rejected. Applications not received in the prescribed format and/or without the proofs for stipulated essential qualifications/experience are also liable for rejection.
- Selected candidates will be expected to join IMMEDIATELY as the projects have very tight timelines.
Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore
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