The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a premier national autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, in the field of teaching, training and research. The WII wishes to engage 14 research personnel viz., 01–Junior Research Fellow, 06–Project Fellows, 01–Project Associate, 03–Project Assistants, 01–Research Associate and 02–Project Biologists (Indian national only) through a walk-in-interview on Monday, 20th April 2015. The details of the available positions along with essential and desirable qualifications, terms and conditions and how to apply are given below
- Project title : Evaluation of prey availability and habitat suitability for tiger and its ranging patterns in Sanjay Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh.
- Position : JRF
- No of Post : One
- Desired Profile : Masters’ Degree in Environmental Science/Life Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
- Preferred : Experience in animal abundance estimation, carnivore sign surveys, camera trapping, radio-telemetry and knowledge in statistics and GIS.
- Description of Work : To evaluate the prey availability and habitat suitability for tiger and its ranging patterns
using radio-telemetry in Sanjay Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh.
- Project title : Tiger Reintroduction and Recovery Programme in Panna Tiger Reserve and the Landscape Complex, Madhya Pradesh: Phase II
- Position : Project Fellows
- No of Post : Four
- Desired Profile : Masters degree in Wildlife Science/Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Life Science/Agriculture/ Environmental Sciences/Biological sciences/Veterinary Science/Geography/Geo-informatics/Social Sciences and Statistics with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
- Preferred : Prior experiences in (a) Radio-tracking of wild animals and behavioral sampling; (b) Capture-recapture sampling involving camera traps; (c) Line-transect sampling; (d) Vegetation quantification and nutritional analysis; (e) Spatial analysis using Remote Sensing and GIS tools; (f) Experience in genetics and endocrinology.
- Project title : Ecology and conservation of sea turtles off the coast of Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.
- Position : Project Fellow
- No of Post : One
- Desired Profile : Masters’ Degree in Wildlife Science/Zoology/Botany/Life Science/ Environmental Sciences/Biological sciences with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
- Preferred : Candidates with prior experience of working in coastal and marine ecosystems, or have carried out field
surveys involving population estimation and or ecological studies of aquatic species. And, have knowledge of statistics and GIS.
- Description of Work :This study will involve satellite tracking sea turtles off the coast of Sindhudurg, Maharashtra to identify high use areas in the near-shore waters, and to track the migratory routes, which is crucial for their protection and effective management. The researcher is expected to be highly motivated and have the ability to work in harsh environments that will include regular boat based surveys in the near-shore waters off the Maharashtra coast.
- Project title : Pattern of biomass production by wetlands and its use by wild ungulates in Kaziranga landscape.
- Position : Project Fellow
- No of Post : One
- Desired Profile : Master’s degree in Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Life Science/Experimental Biology/ Environmental Sciences/Biological sciences/Biodiversity and Conservation/Wildlife Science or any subject relevant to Wildlife Sciences) or A.I.F.C. or M.V.Sc. or M.Sc. Agriculture degree from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.
- Preferred : Work experience on food habit study of large herbivores using micro-histological analysis. Work experience in protected areas of North-east India.
- Description of Work : Examine food habit of large herbivores. Monitoring of large herbivore population, habitat use and activity pattern. Social survey of local communities to quantify the amount of biomass extracted and dependency on natural resources. Writing of study report.
- Project title : Assessment and monitoring of climate change effects on wildlife species and ecosystems for developing adaptation and mitigation strategies in the Indian Himalayan region.
- Position : Project Associate
- No of Post : One
- Desired Profile : Ph.D. in Life Sciences/
Environmental Sciences/Forestry/Sociology/ Anthropology/Mass Communication or related fields OR Three years of research, teaching, design and development experience after M.Tech./M.E.
- Preferred : Proven skills in popular science writing, outreach activities, mass communication, reports, brochures, CDs, newspaper clippings, photographs, documentaries other publications/ visible output. At least one research publication in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Proficiency in use of Information and Communication Tools.
- Description of Work : Required to perform the role as ‘communication specialist’ of the project. Preparation of popular/semi scientific outputs based on scientific findings of the project, policy briefs, reports and brochures etc. Update content of the project website on regular basis and also execute and monitor the ‘wildlife watch’ programme. Support during conduct of workshops, meetings and media interaction. Interaction with local communities residing in project sites.
- Project title : Assessment and monitoring of climate change effects on wildlife species and ecosystems for developing adaptation and mitigation strategies in the Indian Himalayan region.
- Position : Project Assistants
- No of Post : Two
- Desired Profile : Masters’ Degree in Life Sciences/Forestry/Environmental Sciences/ Computer Application OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Courses relevant to above subjects
- Preferred : Experience/interest in field data collection for biological taxa and socioeconomic survey.
- Description of Work : Required to assist in field research at various locations in the Indian Himalayan Region.
- Project title : Population genetic structure and gene flow in brown bear (Ursus arctos isabellinus) populations in India (Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand) and assess extent of gene flow between populations of India and Pakistan: Conservation and Forensic Implications
- Position : Research Associate
- No of Post : 1
- Desired Profile : Ph. D. degree in Ph.D. in Wildlife Science/Biological sciences/Environmental Sciences from a recognized university.
- Preferred : Experience in wildlife areas specially
in occupancy surveys, population estimation, GIS, knowledge of different software used in wildlife science like Distance, Capture, Mark etc.
- Description of Work : Required to visit Brown areas of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand for collection of field data, analysis and provide other inputs in the project objectives.
- Project title : Execution of Implementation Plan - Kailash Sacred Landscape Conservation and Development Initiative (KSLCDI).
- Position : Project Biologists
- No of Post : 2
- Desired Profile : Masters’ Degree in Life Sciences/Botany/Zoology/Wildlife Science/Forestry/Environmental Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University
- Preferred : Field research experience on floral surveys/inventories and Vegetation quantification studies in western Himalaya. Only candidates with strong physical and mental abilities and a keen desire to carryout arduous field work in the remote and rugged high altitudes of Uttarakhand Himalaya under extreme cold or rainy conditions with minimal logistic support may apply.
- Description of Work : Project Biologist shall be responsible to carry out specific tasks/activities relevant to project components as assigned and submit periodic reports on such tasks.
The selection of the candidate(s) will be based on the interview to be held on Monday, 20th April 2015 at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. The registrations of the candidates for the advertised positions will be done from 09:00 to 10:00hrs on 20th April 2015 at WII. Late entrants after the stipulated time as mentioned above for registration will not be entertained, in any case.
Deadline : 20.04.15
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