SACON Microplastics PROJECT ASSOCIATE Opening

Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History 
(South India Centre of Wildlife Institute of India) 
Moongilpallam, Anaikatty (PO), 
Coimbatore – 641 108, 
Tamil Nadu 

Advt. No. SACON/RES/RCTMT/ADVT-04/2026 

Recruitment of Research Personnel in SACON Project 

Application deadline: 06-03-2026 | 05:00 PM 

Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), South India Centre of Wildlife Institute of India (WII) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, wishes to engage the following research personnel (Indian Nationals only) on purely temporary basis. 

Interested candidates may apply online at http://www.sacon.in/careers/. 

Details of the positions and application procedures are given below. 

1. Project Title: QUANTIFYING MICROPLASTIC CONTAMINATION IN INLAND WETLAND ECOSYSTEMS: SPATIAL, TEMPORAL AND TROPHIC DISTRIBUTION [PI - Dr. Goldin Quadros] 

1(a). PROJECT ASSOCIATE-II 

• Duration: Two years 

• Essential Qualifications: Post-graduate degree with a minimum of 55% marks in life sciences or environmental sciences (Zoology/Wildlife Biology/Wildlife Science/ Conservation Biology/Biodiversity Studies/Forestry/Ecological Sciences/Environmental Studies or any other allied disciplines) from a recognized university AND two years of post-PG research experience in relevant field. 

• Desirable Qualifications: 

i) Knowledge of microplastic contamination and related studies; 
ii) skill in identification/classification of aquatic invertebrates and vertebrates, and in microplastic sampling and processing techniques; 
iii) familiarity with data analysis and GIS tools; 
iv) good track record of research publications; 
iv) proficiency in written and spoken Tamil. 

• Upper Age Limit as on 06-03-2026: 35 years 

• Monthly Emoluments: Rs.42,000 + HRA for CSIR-UGC NET (Lectureship)/GATE qualified 2 candidates and Rs. 33,000 + HRA for non-NET/GATE qualified candidates. 

• Description of Work: The selected person will be expected 

i) to conduct wetland surveys in select districts and locations in Tamil Nadu, 
ii) to collect and process samples, and analyze data on microplastics and biodiversity, 
iii) to conduct social surveys to understand perceptions on plastics, 
iv) to work closely with the forest department, state land use planning department and local communities to develop sustainable conservation/management plans, and 
v) to assist Project Investigators in achieving project goals and other institutional activities. 

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