Kerala
Forest Research Institute
(An
Institution under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and
Environment)
Peechi
- 680 653, Thrissur, Kerala
Ph:
0487 2690 100; Fax: 0487 2690 391
Advt.
No. 01/03/12
Vacancies
of Scientists
Kerala Forest Research Institute
(KFRI) is a leading organization in the field of research in tropical forestry,
biodiversity and sustainable bioresource utilization. To consolidate our
position and to prepare for the emerging challenges in these areas, we invite
dynamic and talented Scientists who are actively pursuing research in selected
disciplines, to join our team. KFRI offers the CSIR scales of pay (Scientist B:
Rs. 15600-39100 + grade pay Rs. 5,400/-and Scientist-E1 Rs. 15600-39100 + grade
pay Rs. 7,600/-) to scientists.
VACANCIES: TOTAL 17
(SCIENTIST-B - 12, SCIENTIST-E1 - 5)
POST-01: Scientist-B (Tree Physiology)
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. M.Sc in Botany/Forestry with
specialization in Plant Physiology
2. Ph.D in any one of the above
subjects with specialization in Plant Physiology
DESIRABLE: Research experience in tree
physiology in relation to climate change stress
POST-02: Scientist-B (Silviculture)
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. M.Sc in Forestry/Natural
Resource Management
2. Ph.D in Forestry with
specialization in any one of the areas specified (Silviculture/Forest
Mensuration & Management/Natural Resource Management/Natural Forest
Management/Urban Forestry/Restoration
Forestry)
DESIRABLE: Research experience in
silviculture in relation to natural resource management/restoration forestry
POST-03: Scientist-B (Forest Ecology)
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. M.Sc in Botany/Plant
Ecology/Forestry
2. Ph.D in any one the above
subjects with specialization in Plant Ecology
DESIRABLE: Research experience in ecosystem
dynamics/climate change/Modeling
POST-04: Scientist-B (Wood Science)
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. M.Sc in Wood Science &
Technology/Forestry/Botany
2. Ph.D in any one of the above
subjects with specialization in Wood Science & Technology
DESIRABLE: Research experience in timber
characterization/timber engineering/wood preservation
POST-05 : Scientist-B (Statistics)
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. M.Sc in Statistics
2. Ph.D in
Statistics/Biostatistics/Genetical Statistics/Design of
Experiments/Econometrics
DESIRABLE: Research experience in
statistical experimental design in forestry
POST-06: Scientist-B (Forest Entomology)
QUALIFICATIONS 1. M.Sc in Zoology with
specialization in Entomology
2. Ph.D in Zoology with
specialization in Entomology
DESIRABLE: Research experience in forest
entomology
POST-07: Scientist-B (Soil Science)
QUALIFICATIONS 1. M.Sc (Agriculture) with
specialization in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
2. Ph.D in Soil Science or
Agricultural Chemistry
DESIRABLE: Research experience in
ecohydrology/soil conservation in forest habitats
POST-08: Scientist-B (GIS)
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. M.Sc in any branch of Science
2. Ph.D in any branch of Science
with specialization in GIS
DESIRABLE: Research experience in Web and
Open GIS
POST-09: Scientist-B (Forest Protection)
QUALIFICATION: 1. M.Sc in Botany/Zoology/Agriculture/Environmental
Science/Forestry
2. Ph.D in any of the above
subjects with specialization in invasive alien species studies
DESIRABLE: Research experience in ecology
and control of invasive alien species
POST-10: Scientist-B (Ecophysiology)
QUALIFICATIONS 1. M.Sc in
Botany/Forestry/Environmental Science
2. Ph.D in any one of the above
subjects with specialization in ecophysiology
DESIRABLE: Research experience in
ecophysiology of natural and planted forests
POST-11
: Scientist-B
(Landscape Ecology)
QUALIFICATIONS 1. M.Sc in
Botany/Forestry/Environmental Science
2. Ph.D in any one of the above
subjects with specialization in Landscape Ecology
DESIRABLE: Research experience in
landscape level analysis of ecosystems, biotopes or ecological units
POST-12: Scientist-B (Forest
Biotechnology)
QUALIFICATIONS 1. M.Sc in Biotechnology/any
branch of life science
2. Ph.D in a field of
biotechnology with special relevance to forestry
DESIRABLE: Research experience in
application of molecular methods in biodiversity studies
POST-13: Scientist-E1 (Genetics &
Tree Breeding)
QUALIFICATIONS 1. M.Sc in Plant Genetics and
Plant Breeding / Botany /Forestry
2. Ph.D in any one of the above
subjects with specialization in Genetics & Tree Breeding
3. Five years post doctoral
experience in breeding systems, reproductive biology and conservation
POST-14: Scientist-E1 (Remote Sensing)
QUALIFICATIONS 1. M.Sc in Biological Science
2. Ph.D in any branch of
Biological Science with specialization in Remote Sensing
3. Five years post doctoral
experience in remote sensing in relation to forestry/landscape ecology
POST-15: Scientist-E1 (Forest Botany)
QUALIFICATION: 1. M.Sc in Botany
2. Ph.D in Systematics of lower
groups of plants
DESIRABLE: Five years post doctoral
experience in the ecology and diversity of lower groups of plants
POST-16: Scientist-E1 (Wildlife Biology)
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. M.Sc in Zoology/Wildlife
Biology/Ecology/Forestry
2. Ph.D in any one of the above
subjects with specialization in Vertebrate ecology / Wildlife conservation
3. Five years post doctoral
experience in Vertebrate ecology/Wildlife genetics
POST-17: Scientist-E1 (Forest Pathology)
QUALIFICATIONS 1. M.Sc in Botany / Mycology /
Plant Pathology /Agriculture
2. Ph.D in any one of the above
subjects with specialization in Mycology/Plant Pathology
3. Five years post doctoral
experience in Mycology in relation to natural ecosystems and tree diseases
AGE: 35 years on the closing date of
application for Scientist-B and 40 years for Scientist-E1.
Age limit may be relaxed in the
case of internal candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC as per the
Kerala Government Rules
Community reservations for the
positions will also be as per the Kerala Government Rules. In the case of exceptionally meritorious
candidates, relaxation in the requirements may apply. The Director reserves the
right to fill or not to fill any or all the above positions. Eligible
candidates may apply in the prescribed format which can be downloaded from the
KFRI website: www.kfri.org. Employed persons may forward their applications
through proper channel. However, an advance copy may be sent. Separate applications must be submitted for each
position. Application along with copies of certificates must reach the
Registrar, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi - 680 653, Thrissur,
Kerala, India on or before 10 April
2012.