Advt. No. WII/RES/RSCHRS-SELCTION’2012/A.3.13 (I)
W a l k – i n – I n t e r v i e W
to engage research fellows
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a premier national
autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoE&F),
Government of India in the field of teaching, training and research. The WII
wishes to engage 13 Research Fellows [05 Senior Research Fellow (SRFs): 05
Junior Research Fellows (JRFs); 02 Technical Assistants (TA) and 01 Project
Fellow] (Indian national only) through walk-in-interview(s) on 26th and 27th June
2012. The dates and
details of the available position along with essential and desirable
qualifications, terms & conditions and how to apply are given below:
Tuesday, 26th June 2012
(Project #1 to 6)
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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#1. Evaluation of
physiological stress and reproductive potential in reintroduced tiger
populations in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan and Panna Tiger Reserves,
Madhya Pradesh.
(01 JRF)
Duration: Two years.
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Essential Qualification
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Masters Degree in Wildlife Science/Botany/
Zoology/Forestry/ Agriculture/Environmental Sciences/Geo-informatics with a
minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
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Desirable Qualification
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Candidate should possess adequate
experience in (a) field sampling of large carnivore and ungulates habitat
evaluation including disturbance parameters and (b) spatial analysis using
Remote Sensing and GIS tools.
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Description of Work
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The researcher is expected to coordinate
and undertake field surveys on the reintroduced tiger populations in Panna
and Sariska Tiger Reserves and their source sites in Rajasthan and Madhya
Pradesh, looking into various habitat and disturbance factors potentially
causing variation in breeding successes. The data collection and spatial
analysis should be such that the information could be correlated to the
stress levels to be measured from scat samples.
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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#2. Landscape
ecology of large mammals in the Shivalik-Terai landscape, with focus on
flagship species and ecosystem services.
(01 SRF)
Duration: Four years.
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Essential Qualification
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Masters Degree in Wildlife
Science/Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Life Science/Agriculture/ Environmental
Sciences/Biological Sciences/Veterinary Science with a minimum of 60%
aggregate marks from a recognized University.
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Desirable Qualification
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Prior experience of minimum of two years
in (a) Occupancy and camera trap sampling; (b) Knowledge on human-wildlife
interface issues and (c) Mapping of landscape variables and spatial
analysis using Remote Sensing and GIS tools.
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Description of Work
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(a) Document the distribution, population
and movement patterns of key ungulates at the landscape scales; (b)
Understand the ecosystem service with reference to flagship species; and
(c) Document the human-interface issues at representative sites in the
landscape.
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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#3. Ecological
monitoring of tiger population in Panna landscape, Madhya Pradesh.
(01 JRF)
Duration: Three years.
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Essential Qualification
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Masters Degree in Wildlife
Science/Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Life Science/Agriculture/ Environmental
Sciences/Biological Sciences/Veterinary Science with a minimum of 60%
aggregate marks from a recognized University.
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Desirable Qualification
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Prior experiences in (a) Radio-tracking of
wild animals; and (b) Spatial analysis using Remote Sensing and GIS tools.
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Description of Work
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(a) Study movement pattern and behavior of
dispersing tigers; (b) Undertake landscape analysis of tiger-prey-habitat
relationship and socio-economic factors; and (c) Liaison with Forest
Officials managing different landscape units on tiger movement and threat
potentials. The researcher is expected to be highly motivated and have the
ability to work in harsh environment on dispersing tigers in the landscape,
involving field sampling and satellite/GSM telemetry technologies.
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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#4. Ecological
monitoring of tiger population in Panna landscape, Madhya Pradesh.
(02 TAs)
Duration: One year.
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Essential Qualification
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Masters Degree in Wildlife
Science/Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Life Science/Agriculture/ Environmental
Sciences/Biological Sciences/Veterinary Science with a minimum of 55%
aggregate marks from a recognized University.
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Desirable Qualification
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Candidates with experience in wildlife
field research including radio-tracking of wild animals and population
estimation methods will be preferred.
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Description of Work
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The selected candidates are expected to
provide technical assistance to the park management, with inputs from WII
research team. The work involves radio-tracking, line transect sampling,
camera trapping and attending to crisis management.
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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#5. Management of
monkey population using fertility control techniques in and around WII
Campus - A Pilot project.
(01 JRF)
Duration: 1 Year, 6 months.
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Essential Qualification
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Masters Degree in Zoology/Animal
Science/Wildlife Science/Biotechnology with minimum of 60% aggregate marks
from a recognized University.
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Desirable Qualification
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Knowledge of animal ecology, population
dynamics, animal capturing and handling and surgical procedures. Preference
will be given to candidates having specialization in reproductive biology
and endocrinology.
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Description of Work
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The project aims to develop capture
techniques for selectively capturing male and female monkeys and
translocation procedure, surgical procedure for carrying out vasectomy in
male monkeys and give treatment with vaccine and antifertility drugs to
control their fertility. Intraspecific behaviour, breeding activity and
population dynamics of treated monkeys will also be studied.
To conduct surveys on monkey populations,
capturing and handling monkeys, carry out surgeries on monkeys and
blood/tissue analysis work for hormonal assays.
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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#6. Building
Partnership to support UNESCO’s World Heritage Programme in India: Nanda
Devi World Heritage Site.
(01 Project Fellow)
Duration: Six months.
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Essential Qualification
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Masters Degree in Wildlife
Science/Zoology/Forestry/Botany/Life Science/ Environmental
Science/Biological Sciences with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a
recognized University.
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Desirable Qualification
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Research experience in carnivore sign
surveys, ungulate prey population estimation and monitoring, camera trap
deployment and data analysis skills using software.
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Description of Work
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Under the Research and Monitoring
component of this programme, snow leopard, co-predators and their prey have
to be monitored through field surveys/studies including use of camera
traps. As this project requires extensive field work in the remote,
high altitude regions of the west Himalayan region, only candidates willing
to work in such arduous field conditions with poor logistic support are
required to apply.
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Wednesday, 27th
June 2012 (Project # 7 to 10)
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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#7. Assessment of
dugong distribution, habitat and risks due to fisheries and other
anthropogenic related activities in India.
(03 SRFs)
Duration: Six months.
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Essential Qualification
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Masters Degree in Marine Biology/ Marine
Science/ Marine Fisheries/ Environmental Science/ Ecology/
Forestry/Zoology/Botany with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a
recognized University with minimum of two years research experience.
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Desirable Qualification
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Research experiences in coastal and marine
biodiversity. Experience in compilation, analysis and synthesis of research
materials.
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Description of Work
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The study aims to assess the dugong
distribution, habitat and risks due to fisheries and other anthropogenic
related activities in India. The selected candidate(s) will conduct
extensive interview based field works in Andaman & Nicobar Islands,
Gulf of Mannar & Palk Bay, and Gulf of Kutch region.
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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#8. An integrated
approach to reduce the vulnerability of local community to climate change
impacts and environmental hazards in the Western Himalayas, India.
(01 SRF)
Duration: Till January 2013.
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Essential Qualification
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Masters Degree in Wildlife
Biology/Zoology/Forestry/Environmental Science and Management/ Agriculture,
with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University with
minimum of two years research experience.
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Desirable Qualification
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Research experience in conducting
vegetation surveys and knowledge on vegetation quantification
techniques.
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Description of Work
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Collect vegetation related data from the
forested landscapes of Nanda Devi Biosphere. Estimate carbon contents in
vegetation and soil. Conduct analysis of soil and water samples in WII
Laboratory collected from the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve.
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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#9. Distribution
pattern, habitat use and movement of breeding water birds with respect to
Black-necked cranes and Bar-headed geese using telemetry in Changthang Cold
Desert Sanctuary, Ladakh and Gharana Wetland Conservation reserve, Jammu,
Jammu and Kashmir.
(01 JRF)
Duration: One year.
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Essential Qualification
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Masters Degree in Wildlife
Biology/Zoology/Forestry/Environmental Science and Management/ Agriculture,
with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
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Desirable Qualification
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Field research experience in the Himalayan
region; experience in the field of wildlife survey; Use of GIS and data
analysis software, familiar with telemetry.
Candidates with strong physical and mental
abilities and a keen desire to carryout arduous field work in the remote
and rugged high altitudes of the Trans Himalaya under extreme cold or rainy
conditions may apply.
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Description of Work
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Conduct ecological study on breeding water
birds especially black-necked cranes and bar-headed geese in Jammu and
Kashmir.
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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#10. Ecology,
conservation and status of House sparrow (Passer domesticus) in
Uttarakhand.
(01 JRF)
Duration: Two years.
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Essential Qualification
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Masters Degree in Zoology/Environmental
Science/Forestry/Wildlife Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks
from a recognized University.
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Desirable Qualification
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Field experience and knowledge of
avifaunal diversity.
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Description of Work
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Extensive field survey in different
habitat (rural, urban & forest types) of Uttarakhand.
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GENERALTERMS & CONDITIONS
1 The walk-in-interview will be conducted at
the Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehra Dun (Uttarakhand) on 26th
& 27th June 2012. For the projects as mentioned at Sl. No. 1
to 6, the interview will be conducted on 26th June 2012 and for
projects as mentioned at Sl. No. 7 to 10, the interview will be conducted on
27th June 2012.
2 The duration of the projects mentioned above
may be extended by the Institute, depending upon the exigencies of work at its
sole discretion.
Age of the candidate shall not be more
than 28 years
for the advertised position of JRF and TA; 30 years for the position of Project Fellow and 32 years for SRF as on 20th June
2012. The Upper age limit for SRF/JRF/TA and Project
Fellow may be relaxed up to 5 years, as in case of candidates belonging
to SC/ST/OBC/Women and physically handicapped categories.
4 Selected candidate for the position of Junior Research
Fellow will be paid a
consolidated emoluments of Rs. 12,000/- per month. In case of NET qualified
candidates (UGC/CSIR) for Research Fellows, the selected JRF will be paid consolidated emoluments of Rs. 16,000/- per month and in case of NET qualified
(UGC/CSIR) candidates with Professional P.G. Degree, he/she will be paid consolidated
emoluments of Rs. 18,000/- per month as fellowship. The fellowship amount for
the Project Fellow is Rs. 12,000/- consolidated per month.
5 The fellowship amount for the selected Senior Research
Fellow is Rs. 14,000/- consolidated per month and Rs. 18,000/- in case of NET qualified candidate(s) for
Research Fellows (UGC/CSIR).
6 The fellowship amount for the selected Technical Assistant is Rs. 9,600/- consolidated per month and Rs. 12,700/- in case of NET qualified candidate(s) for
Research Fellows (UGC/CSIR).
7 Selected candidate may be allowed hostel
accommodation at the institute, as per availability. Where the hostel
accommodation is not possible, house rent allowance (HRA) will be paid as per
the rules of the Institute subject to the condition that HRA payable, in no
case, shall be more than the rates payable to Central Govt./WII Employee(s)
in that area. Other allowances and benefits to the research personnel would
be admissible as per the rules of the Institute, amended from time to time.
8 The selection of the candidate will be based
on Walk-in-Interview(s) to be held on 26th & 27th June
2012 at the Wildlife
Institute of India, Dehra Dun. The registrations will begin by 09:00 A.M. onwards on the dates as mentioned above and as per
the positions advertised.
9 Canvassing in any form is liable to
rejection of the candidature.
10. Candidates should
bring the duly filled-in applications with attested true copies of
testimonials of educational qualifications, research experience, extra
curricular activities, date of birth etc., along with copies of mark sheets
of all examinations. All original
documents should be produced at the time of registration.
11. A candidate may apply for a maximum of two
advertised positions. Applications without enclosures and/or incomplete in
any respect shall be liable to rejection.
12. One way travel expenses will be paid to the
candidate, selected for the project. The expense will be limited to actual 2nd
class rail/bus fare by the shortest route from his/her place of
stay/residence.
13. The Institute will
not provide accommodation for candidates appearing for the interview.
14. The application form can be downloaded from
the Institute’s website www.wii.gov.in.
15. The Director, WII reserves the right to
reject any candidature in view of incomplete information provided by the
candidate or for any other reason.
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