Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History
(South India Centre of Wildlife Institute of India)
Moongilpallam, Anaikatty (PO),
Coimbatore – 641 108, Tamil Nadu
4. Project Title: COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION PLAN FOR THE ENDEMIC AND TREE
CAVITY NESTING BIRDS OF NICOBAR ARCHIPELAGO
[PI - Dr. S. Babu]
4(a). SENIOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE
• No. of Positions: ONE (1)
• Duration: One year (likely to be extended)
• EssentialQualifications:
i) Post-Graduate degree (M.Sc.) or its equivalent with a minimum
of 55% marks in life sciences or environmental sciences (Zoology/ Wildlife Biology/
Wildlife Science/ Forestry/ Conservation Biology/ Biodiversity Studies/ Ecological
Sciences/ Environmental Studies or any other allied disciplines) from a recognized
university, AND
ii) Four years of post-PG research experience in relevant scientific
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projects and activities;
OR
Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in any allied disciplines of life sciences or environmental
sciences from a recognized university.
• Desirable Qualifications:
i) Past research experience in studying avian ecology and
conservation;
ii) proficiency in bird survey methods and sampling design, and familiarity
with ecological concepts related to island ecosystems;
iii) willingness to reside in remote
locations with challenging conditions, and travel extensively by both road and sea
between the islands;
iv) skill in data analysis, including R programming and GIS tools;
and
vi) proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) and Hindi (speaking).
• Upper Age Limit as on 24-07-2026: 40 years
• Monthly Emoluments: Rs.57,000 + HRA.
• Description of Work: Selected persons will be expected
i) to coordinate project
activities and implement the project objectives on the ground in remote areas of
Andaman and Nicobar Islands;
ii) to help the junior project staff to achieve their project
goals;
iii) to collate and analyze field data on endemic and cavity-nesting birds of the
island ecosystems, and draft project reports;
iv) to work closely with the forest
department and local communities to develop sustainable conservation/management
plan; and
v) to assist the Project Investigator in achieving project goals and other
institutional activities.
4(b). PROJECT ASSOCIATE-II
• No. of Positions: ONE (1)
• Duration: One year (likely to be extended)
• EssentialQualifications:
i) Post-Graduate degree (M.Sc.) or its equivalent with a minimum
of 55% marks in life sciences or environmental sciences (Zoology/ Wildlife Biology/
Wildlife Science/ Forestry/ Conservation Biology/ Biodiversity Studies/ Ecological
Sciences/ Environmental Studies or any other allied disciplines) from a recognized
university,
AND
ii) Two years of post-PG research experience in relevant scientific
projects and activities.
• Desirable Qualifications:
i) Keen interest in studying avian ecology and conservation;
ii)
skill in field identification of birds;
iii) prior experience in bird survey methods and
sampling design;
iv) willingness to reside in remote locations with challenging
conditions, and travel extensively by both road and sea between the islands;
v)
familiarity with basic data analysis and GIS tools; and
vi) proficiency in English (speaking,
reading, and writing) and Hindi (speaking).
• Upper Age Limit as on 24-07-2026: 35 years
• Monthly Emoluments: Rs.42,000 + HRA for CSIR-UGC NET (Lectureship)/GATE qualified
candidates and Rs. 33,000 + HRA for non-NET/GATE qualified candidates.
• Description of Work: Selected persons will be expected
i) to conduct field studies on
endemic and cavity-nesting birds in remote areas of Andaman and Nicobar Islands;
ii)
to collect and analyze field data and assist in drafting project reports;
iv) to work closely
with the forest department and local communities to develop sustainable
conservation/management plan; and
v) to assist the Project Investigator and senior
project staff in achieving project goals and other institutional activities.
4(c). PROJECT ASSOCIATE-I
• No. of Positions: THREE (3)
• Duration: One year (likely to be extended)
• EssentialQualifications:
i) Post-Graduate degree (M.Sc.) or its equivalent with a minimum
of 55% marks in life sciences or environmental sciences (Zoology/ Wildlife Biology/
Wildlife Science/ Forestry/ Conservation Biology/ Biodiversity Studies/ Ecological
Sciences/ Environmental Studies or any allied disciplines) from a recognized university.
• Desirable Qualifications:
i) Keen interest in studying avian ecology and conservation;
ii)
skill in field identification of birds;
iii) familiarity with bird survey methods and sampling
design;
iv) willingness to reside in remote locations with challenging conditions, and
travel extensively by both road and sea between the islands; v) familiarity with basic
data analysis and GIS tools; and
vi) proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing)
and Hindi (speaking).
• Upper Age Limit as on 24-07-2026: 35 years
• Monthly Emoluments: Rs.37,000 + HRA for CSIR-UGC NET (Lectureship)/GATE qualified
candidates and Rs. 30,000 + HRA for non-NET/GATE qualified candidates.
• Description of Work: Selected persons will be expected
i) to conduct field studies on
endemic and cavity-nesting birds in remote areas of Andaman and Nicobar Islands;
ii)
to collect and analyze field data and contribute to preparation of project reports;
iv) to
work closely with the forest department and local communities to develop sustainable
conservation/management plan; and
v) to assist the Project Investigator and senior
project staff in achieving project goals and other institutional activities.
4(d). PROJECT ASSISTANT (Ecology)
• No. of Positions: ONE (1)
• Duration: One year (likely to be extended)
• Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 55%
marks in any discipline of science or engineering from a recognized university.
• Desirable Qualifications:
i) Familiarity with natural history of birds and their field
identification;
ii) willingness to reside and work in remote location;
iii) experience with
MS office, GIS tools, and other analytical software;
vi) excellent communication and
interpersonal skill.
• Upper Age Limit as on 24-07-2026: 35 Years
• Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 27,000 + HRA.
• Description of Work: Selected person will be expected
i) to assist project staff in
conducting field surveys to collect primary data on endemic and cavity-nesting birds of
the Nicobar Islands;
ii) to assist the Principal Investigator in data compilation, analysis,
and report preparation;
iii) to assist Project Investigator in other institutional activities.
5. Project Title: COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION PLAN FOR NICOBAR LONG-TAILED
MACAQUE Macaca fascicularis umbrosus
[PI - Dr. H.N. Kumara]
5(a). SENIOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE
• No. of Positions: ONE (1)
• Duration: One year (likely to be extended)
• EssentialQualifications:
i) Post-Graduate degree (M.Sc.) or its equivalent with a minimum
of 55% marks in life sciences or environmental sciences (Zoology/ Wildlife Biology/
Wildlife Science/ Forestry/ Conservation Biology/ Biodiversity Studies/ Ecological
Sciences/ Environmental Studies or any other allied disciplines) from a recognized
university, AND
ii) Four years of post-PG research experience in relevant scientific
projects and activities;
OR
Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in any allied disciplines of life sciences or environmental
sciences from a recognized university.
• Desirable Qualifications:
i) Past research experience in primate studies;
ii) willingness
to reside in remote locations with challenging conditions, and travel extensively by both
road and sea between the islands;
iii) familiarity with data analysis, including R
programming and GIS tools; and
iv) proficiency in English and Hindi.
• Upper Age Limit as on 24-07-2026: 40 years
• Monthly Emoluments: Rs.57,000 + HRA.
• Description of Work: Selected person will be expected
i) to coordinate field studies on
population assessment and group composition, behaviour, and monitoring of
endoparasite and stress levels in Nicobar long-tailed macaques;
ii) to collate and
analyze field data, and draft project reports;
iii) to work closely with the forest
department and local communities to develop sustainable conservation/management
plans; and
iv) to assist Project Investigator in achieving project goals and other
institutional activities.
5(b). PROJECT ASSOCIATE-II
• No. of Positions: ONE (1)
• Duration: One year (likely to be extended)
• EssentialQualifications:
i) Post-Graduate degree (M.Sc.) or its equivalent with a minimum
of 55% marks in life sciences or environmental sciences (Zoology/ Wildlife Biology/
Wildlife Science/ Forestry/ Conservation Biology/ Biodiversity Studies/ Ecological
Sciences/ Environmental Studies or any other allied disciplines) from a recognized
university, AND
ii) Two years of post-PG research experience in relevant scientific
projects and activities.
• Desirable Qualifications:
i) Keen interest in primate studies;
ii) willingness to reside in
remote locations with challenging conditions, and travel extensively by both road and
sea between the islands;
iii) familiarity with data analysis, including R programming and
GIS tools; and
iv) proficiency in English and Hindi.
• Upper Age Limit as on 24-07-2026: 35 years
• Monthly Emoluments: Rs.42,000 + HRA for CSIR-UGC NET (Lectureship)/GATE qualified
candidates and Rs. 33,000 + HRA for non-NET/GATE qualified candidates.
• Description of Work: Selected person will be expected
i) to conduct field studies on
population assessment and group composition, behaviour, and monitoring of
endoparasite and stress levels in Nicobar long-tailed macaques;
ii) to collect and
analyze field data and assist in report writing;
iii) to work closely with the forest
department and local communities to develop sustainable conservation/management
plans; and
iv) to assist Project Investigator and senior project staff in achieving project
goals and other institutional activities.
5(c). PROJECT ASSOCIATE-I (Ecology)
• No. of Positions: ONE (1)
• Duration: One year (likely to be extended)
• Essential Qualifications:
i) Post-Graduate degree (M.Sc.) or its equivalent with a minimum
of 55% marks in life sciences or environmental sciences (Zoology/ Wildlife Biology/
Wildlife Science/ Forestry/ Conservation Biology/ Biodiversity Studies/ Ecological
Sciences/ Environmental Studies or any other allied disciplines) from a recognized
university.
• Desirable Qualifications:
i) Keen interest in primate studies;
ii) willingness to reside in
remote locations with challenging conditions, and travel extensively by both road and
sea between the islands;
iii) familiarity with data analysis, including R programming and
GIS tools; and
iv) proficiency in English and Hindi.
• Upper Age Limit as on 24-07-2026: 35 years
• Monthly Emoluments: Rs.37,000 + HRA for CSIR-UGC NET (Lectureship)/GATE qualified
candidates and Rs. 30,000 + HRA for non-NET/GATE qualified candidates.
• Description of Work: Selected persons will be expected
i) to conduct field studies on
population assessment and group composition, behaviour, and monitoring of
endoparasite and stress levels in Nicobar long-tailed macaques;
ii) to collect and
analyze field data and contribute to preparation of reports;
iii) to work closely with the
forest department and local communities to develop sustainable
conservation/management plans; and
iv) to assist Project Investigator and senior
project staff in achieving project goals and other institutional activities.
5(d). PROJECT ASSOCIATE-I (Genetics)
• No. of Positions: ONE (1)
• Duration: One year (likely to be extended)
• EssentialQualifications:
i) Post-Graduate degree (M.Sc.) or its equivalent with a minimum
of 55% marksin Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics/ Molecular Biology or any other
allied disciplines from a recognized university.
• Desirable Qualifications:
i) Skill and proficiency in genetic/molecular techniques and
tools;
ii) keen interest in primate studies;
iii) willingness to reside in remote locations
with challenging conditions, and travel extensively by both road and sea between the
islands;
iv) familiarity with data analysis; and
v) proficiency in English and Hindi.
• Upper Age Limit as on 24-07-2026: 35 years
• Monthly Emoluments: Rs.37,000 + HRA for CSIR-UGC NET (Lectureship)/GATE qualified
candidates and Rs. 30,000 + HRA for non-NET/GATE qualified candidates.
• Description of Work: Selected person will be expected
i) to conduct field and laboratory
studies on phylogeny and population genetics of Nicobar long-tailed macaques;
ii) to
collect and analyze data and contribute to preparation of reports; and
iv) to assist
Project Investigator and senior project staff in achieving project goals and other
institutional activities.
6. Project Title: EFFECT OF BEACH TOURISM ON THE ECOLOGY OF MIGRATORY COASTAL
BIRDS ALONG THE TAMIL NADU COAST AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE
NATURE-BASED TOURISM IN CRITICAL ZONES
[PI - Dr. S. Babu]
6(a). PROJECT ASSOCIATE-I
• No. of Positions: ONE (1)
• Duration: One year (likely to be extended)
• Essential Qualifications:
i) Post-Graduate degree (M.Sc.) or its equivalent with a minimum
of 55% marks in life sciences or environmental sciences (Zoology/ Wildlife Biology/
Wildlife Science/ Forestry/ Conservation Biology/ Biodiversity Studies/ Ecological
Sciences/ Environmental Studies or any other allied disciplines) from a recognized
university.
• Desirable Qualifications:
i) Keen interest to work on ecology and conservation of
migratory shorebirds;
ii) skill in field identification of birds and experience in bird surveys
and data collection;
iii) willingness to work in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, and travel
extensively by both road and sea;
iv) familiarity with the basic data analysis and GIS
tools; and
vi) proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) & Tamil (speaking).
• Upper Age Limit as on 24-07-2026: 35 years
• Monthly Emoluments: Rs.37,000 + HRA for CSIR-UGC NET (Lectureship)/GATE qualified
candidates and Rs. 30,000 + HRA for non-NET/GATE qualified candidates.
• Description of Work: Selected person will be expected
i) to conduct systematic
shorebird surveys along the Tamil Nadu coasts,
ii) to collect and analyze data on
migratory shorebirds, and
iii) to assist Project Investigator in achieving project goals and
other institutional activities.
7. Project Title: MITIGATION OF BIRD/WILDLIFE HAZARDS TO AIRCRAFT IN SELECT CIVIL
AIRPORTS OF INDIA
[PI - Dr. P. Pramod]
7(a). PROJECT ASSOCIATE-II
• No. of Positions: ONE (1)
• Duration: One year (likely to be extended)
• Essential Qualifications:
i) Post-graduate degree (M.Sc.) with a minimum of 55% marks
in life sciences or environmental sciences (Zoology/Wildlife Biology/Wildlife Science/
Agricultural sciences/Conservation Biology/Biodiversity Studies/Forestry/Ecological
Sciences/Environmental Studies or any other allied disciplines) from a recognized
university; AND
ii) Two years of post-PG research experience in relevant projects.
• Desirable Qualifications:
i) Experience in bird/wildlife hazard mitigation research work
in airfields;
ii) familiarity with field identification of birds and mammals;
iii) excellent
communication and interpersonal skills;
iv) proficiency in GIS, data analysis, and report
writing;
v) excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and vi) proficiency in
English and Hindi.
• Upper Age Limit as on 24-07-2026: 35 Years
• Monthly Emoluments: Rs.42,000 + HRA for CSIR-UGC NET (Lectureship)/GATE qualified
candidates and Rs. 33,000 + HRA for non-NET/GATE qualified candidates.
• Description of Work: Selected person will be expected
i) to conduct intensive roundthe-clock field work to collect data on bird hazards to aircraft in the airport precincts
and the surrounding 10 km area;
ii) to interact with airport authorities and field staff;
and
iii) to assist the Project Investigator and senior project staff in data analysis, report
writing, and other institutional activities.
7(b). PROJECT ASSOCIATE-I
• No. of Positions: FOUR (4)
• Duration: One year (likely to be extended)
• Essential Qualifications: Post-graduate degree (M.Sc.) with a minimum of 55% marks in
life sciences or environmental sciences (Zoology/Wildlife Biology/Wildlife Science/
Agricultural sciences/Conservation Biology/Biodiversity Studies/Forestry/Ecological
Sciences/Environmental Studies or any other allied disciplines) from a recognized
university.
• Desirable Qualifications:
i) Experience in bird/wildlife hazard mitigation research work
in airfields;
ii) familiarity with field identification of fauna and flora;
iii) familiarity with
basic data analysis and GIS tools
iv) excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
and
v) proficiency in English and Hindi.
• Upper Age Limit as on 24-07-2026: 35 years
• Monthly Emoluments: Rs.37,000 + HRA for CSIR-UGC NET (Lectureship)/GATE qualified
candidates and Rs. 30,000 + HRA for non-NET/GATE qualified candidates.
• Description of Work: Selected person will be expected
i) to conduct intensive round-theclock field work to collect data on bird hazards to aircraft in the airport and the
surrounding 10 km area;
ii) to interact with airport authorities and field staff; and iii) to
assist the Project Investigator and senior project staff in data analysis, report writing, and
other institutional activities.

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