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WII Research Positions Open For Life Sciences, Biotech, Biochem – Apply
(An Autonomous Institution of Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Government of India)
Chandrabani, Dehradun- 248001, India
EPBAX: 0135-2646112, FAX: 2640117
Website: www.wii.gov.in Email: [email protected]
Advt. No. ZSL/UKFD/WII/PM/3-2020
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is an internationally acclaimed Institution that offers a training program for government and non-government personnel, academic courses, and wildlife research and management advisory. The Institute is actively engaged in research across the breadth of the country on biodiversity-related issues.
WII, invites applications from INDIAN NATIONALS for 03 contractual positions of research personnel under the WII-UKFD-ZSL project of the Institute. This
proposed project aims to contribute towards a viable tiger meta-population in the Terai Arc Landscape (TAL). It is part of the Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP) funded by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the German Development Bank, KfW. The area to be covered by the project extends over 1500 km squared, in Nandhaur Landscape. The main project components include management effectiveness, law enforcement, habitat management, and human-wildlife conflict (HWC), and livelihood development.
The period of contractual engagement, EQ, DQ, Age, Monthly Emoluments, and other details of the aforementioned positions are provided below:
Post I
Position Name: Project Scientist– II OR Project Scientist– I
No. of posts – 01
Name of the Project – Supporting trans-boundary tiger recovery in India and Nepal (Phase-III).
Upper Age Limit – 40
Monthly Emoluments:
- For Project Scientist – II Rs. 67,000 + HRA
- For Project Scientist – I Rs. 56,000 + HRA
Essential Qualification (EQ): Doctoral Degree in Wildlife Science/Social Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Forestry/ Life Science/ Agriculture/ Environmental Sciences from a recognized University.
AND
Three years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services after Doctoral Degree
Desirable Qualification (DQ): Kannada-speaking candidate(s) will be preferred. Should be able to undertake arduous field work under dire conditions.
OR
Essential Qualification: Doctoral Degree in Wildlife Science/Social Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Forestry/ Life Science/ Agriculture/ Environmental Sciences from a recognized University.
Description of Work –
- To establish participatory processes to identify access restrictions and mitigate (avoid, minimize, compensate) these impacts on the project site
- Prepare the HWC mitigation plan and livelihood intervention plan for the project villages
- Conduct Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes on project activities, beneficiaries and community of the project site
- Prepare a stakeholders engagement plan in consultation with affected groups and right holders
Post II
Position Name: Project Associate – II OR Project Associate – I
No. of posts – 01
Name of the Project –
- Community Livelihood & Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Camera Trapping and Patrol Based Monitoring
Upper Age Limit – 35
Duration – One (01) Year
Monthly Emoluments:
- For Project Associate – II Rs. 35,000 + HRA
- For Project Associate – I Rs. 31,000 + HRA
Essential Qualification (EQ): Master’s degree in wildlife science/ Botany/ Zoology/
Forestry/ Life Science/ Agriculture/ Environmental Sciences from a recognized University.
AND
Two years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services after master’s Degree.
Desirable Qualification (DQ): Kannada-speaking candidate(s) will be preferred. Should be able to undertake arduous field work under dire conditions.
OR
Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in wildlife science/ Botany/ Zoology/ Forestry/ Life Science/ Agriculture/ Environmental Sciences from a recognized University.
Description of Work –
- Conduct a rapid socioeconomic survey in the project site and assess the level of human-wildlife conflict
- Design and conduct field surveys, data collection, and analysis and preparation of the report
- Experience of working on community mobilization, formation of groups and livelihood issues of local communities in the project site.
- Identify beneficiaries for different livelihood activities and mitigation measures
- Conduct focus group interviews and in consultation, with target local communities, facilitate training in a suite of feasible, economically viable livelihood opportunities for communities’ impact by the project and prepare technical reports.
- Conduct education and awareness program for increased awareness of wildlife among community members and educational institutions adjoining Nandhaur Landscape.
- Experience in community health and mainly women’s health
General Terms & Conditions
Mode of selection:
- Incomplete/late applications and applications not in the prescribed format are liable to be rejected.
- To apply for the above positions, candidates must send Hard Copy only of the filled application form (Annexure-I) and self-attested copies of certificates, documents, and testimonials by post/courier to Dr. Bilal Habib, Scientist-F, Dept. of Animal Ecology and Conservation Bilogy, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun–248 001 (Uttarakhand), latest by by 1700hrs on Friday, 07th July 2023. The application should be superscipted with the title “Application for the position of _______________________ in the Project ______________________________ and Advertisement No. ZSL/UKFD/WII/PM/3-2020” on the envelope.
- Shortlisting of applications for an in-person interview will be based on essential qualification, age limit, NET/GATE qualification, percentage of marks in Bachelor and Master, specialization relevance in Masters, research experience (Publications, Paper Presented in Workshops/Seminars/Symposiums/Conferences), SOP and extracurricular activities (as per WII rules).
- Mere fulfilment of the minimum advertised qualification and experience requirement DOES NOT automatically entitle an applicant to be called for an interview. The decision of the Institute in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance, or rejection of the application and mode of selection will be final and binding on the candidates. No inquiry or correspondence will be entertained from any individual or agency.
- A duly constituted Selection Committee will conduct all the recruitment process steps. However, if the Number of applications received for a particular post(s) is large, then Institute reserves the right to lay down any criteria to shortlist the candidates for interview
- All original documents/certificates must be produced at the time of joining for necessary verification.
- At the time of the verification of original documents or even after selection, if it is found that the applicant has attempted to wilfully conceal, misrepresent or canvass the facts, such applicant will not be considered for selection, and due action will be taken.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit shall be allowed in accordance with the Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) OM No. 15012/2/2010-Estt. (D)dated 27.03.2012, as amended from time to time. However, the categories of upper-age relaxations are as follows:
a. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes up to 5 years.
b. Other Backward Class (OBC) up to 3 years. - The positions advertised are purely temporary/ contractual for the project period only. They will stand abolished after the completion of the project.
- The Institute’s rules and regulations govern the project’s tenure.
- After announcing the results, the candidate should join the project immediately.
- The Director WII reserves the right to reject any candidature because of incomplete information provided by the candidate or for any other reason.
Download the application format here
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