Research Personnel (Indian National only) @ The Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural Hist(SACON)
Walk-in interview to be held on 17.12.2019.
1. Project
title: Smooth-coated otter as an ecological indicator of riparian habitat
ecosystem.
Name of the
Position: Research Fellow (01 No.); Age:
Below 28 years as on 17.12.2019; the upper age limit may be relaxed up
to five years in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST and three years for
OBC/Women and Physically Challenged category as per Central Government norms;
Duration: Two years; Emoluments: Rs.20,000/- (consolidated) per month;
Essential Qualification: i) Masters’ Degree
in Wildlife Science/Wildlife Biology/Ecology/Zoology/Life
Sciences/Environmental Science/Biodiversity and Conservation and related
subjects from a recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 55% marks
or above;
Desirable Qualification: i) Prior experience in field ecological
surveys and habitat assessment in freshwater ecosystems and riparian habitats;
ii) Proficiency in English with excellent written and communication skills and
ability to write and publish scientific papers; iii) Familiarity with GIS
software and statistical analysis; Work Description: i) The selected candidate
should undertake extensive field surveys independently in the riparian habitat
of Coimbatore Forest Division; ii) identify the signs/tracks of Otter and study
its behavior, iii). Assess the water
quality and conduct socio-economic surveys.
2. Project
Title: Assessing the Population Status of Synanthropic Bird Species of India,
including House Sparrow and House Crow, and Their Response to Urbanization.
Name of the
Position: Junior Research Biologist (01 No.);
Age: Below 28 years as on
17.12.2019; Duration: up to 31.03.2020; Emoluments: Rs. 25,000 per month +HRA
as applicable; Qualification and Experience: Masters’ Degree in Zoology /
Wildlife Biology / Wildlife Science / Ecology / Life Sciences / Environmental
Sciences from a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks or above;
Desirable Qualification: i) Knowledge in wildlife biology with good skill in
data analysis and report writing ii) Proficiency in English and Hindi and iii)
Valid driving license for two-wheeler with gear;
Description of Work: The
selected candidate is expected to assist the Principal Investigator in project
activities, particularly with regard to data compilation, analysis, and report
writing and may have to undertake bird surveys as per the requirements of the
project in different landscapes of the country.
3. Project
title “Assessment of status, distribution, and threats to the population of
threatened Sarus Crane Antigone antigone in Gujarat.
Name of the
position: Junior Research Biologist (01 No); Age: Below 28 years as on
17.12.2019. The upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years in the case of
candidates belonging to SC/ST and 3 years for OBC/Women and physically challenged
category as per central Govt. norms. Duration:
up to 31.03.2020. Emoluments: Rs. 25,000 + HRA, per month.
Essential
Qualification: Master’s Degree in
Wildlife Science/Wildlife Biology/ Zoology/ Environmental Science from a
recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks or above. Desirable
Qualification: i) One year experience after PG Degree in field and or
laboratory in ecological / ecotoxicological studies ii) Proficiency in English.
Work Description: i) The selected candidate shall undertake extensive field
surveys independently across Gujarat ii)
Should work in the field that will include survey in forest, urban and
agro-ecosystem, iii) collect biological and non-biological samples from
different parts of Gujarat iv) process
collected samples in the laboratory for estimation of environmental contaminants and v) analyze
data and prepare reports.
4. Project
title “Assessment of status, distribution, and threats to the population of
threatened Sarus Crane Antigone antigone in Uttar Pradesh.
Name of the
position : Junior Research Biologist (01 No); Age: Below 28 years as on
17.12.2019. The upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years in the case of
candidates belonging to SC/ST and 3 years for OBC/Women and physically
challenged category as per central Govt. norms.
Duration : up to 31.03.2020. Emoluments: Rs. 25,000 +
HRA, per month. Essential
Qualification: Master’s Degree
in Chemistry / Biochemistry from a recognized University with a minimum of 55%
marks or above.
Desirable Qualificaiton: i) One year experience after PG Degree
in handling instruments used in qualifying and quantifying environmental
contaminants in different biological and non-biological matrices, ii)
Proficiency in English. Work Description: i) The selected candidate shall
process and analyze different biological and non-biological samples for
environmental contaminants using analytical instruments in the laboratory, ii)
collect biological and non-biological samples from different parts of UP and,
iii) analyze data and prepare reports.
5. Project
title: Characterization of Community Reserves and Assessment of their Conservation
Values in Meghalaya
Name of the Position: Junior Research
Biologist (01 No); Age: Below 28 year
17.12.2019; the upper age limit may be relaxed up to five years in the case of
candidates belonging to SC/ST/ and three years for OBC/Women and physically
challenged category as per Central Government norms; Duration: 15 months;
Emoluments: Rs. 25000/- consolidated per month plus HRA;
Essential Qualification:
Masters’ Degree in Zoology/Wildlife Sciences/ Wildlife Biology/
Forestry/Ecology & Environmental Sciences/ Biodiversity & Conservation
/Environmental Sciences/ Life Sciences, related subjects from a recognized
University with a minimum of 55% marks or above; Desirable qualification: (i)
Knowledge/work experience on faunal taxa especially on birds after PG degree,
(ii) should be able to carry out rigorous field work independently and (iii)
willingness to work in Meghalaya; Description of Work: The selected candidate
is expected to undertake extensive faunal (birds) studies as per the
requirements of the project in different community reserves of Meghalaya and
assist the Principal Investigator in other project activities.
6. Project
title: Ecosystem requirements of hornbills and assess the status and
distribution of select mammals in Anjunad and adjoining Landscape, Western
Ghats.
Name of the
Position: Junior Research Biologist (01 No.); Age: Below 28 years as on 17.12.2019; the upper
age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to
SC/ST and 3 years for OBC/Women and Physically Challenged category as per
Central Government norms; Duration: up to 31.03 2020;
Emoluments: Rs. 25,000
per month plus HRA;
Essential Qualification: Masters’ Degree in Botany/Plant
Science from a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks or above;
Desirable Qualification: i) Skills in plant identification and interests in
field botany and conservation science; Description of Work: The selected
candidate is expected to carry out field work in the hornbill nesting areas of
Munnar Landscape, Kerala and assist the Principal Investigator in project
activities.
GENERAL TERMS
& CONDITIONS
Candidates
applying for any of the above positions should possess the Essential
Qualification as per the details given against the position. Candidates willing
to apply for more than one advertised position should submit separate
application form.
The upper age
limit may be relaxed up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to
SC/ST/OBC/Women and Physically Challenged category as per Central Government
norms.
Selected
candidate will be engaged initially for a period mentioned against the
advertised position. Subsequently his/her tenure may be extended depending upon
the exigencies of work at sole discretion of the Centre and satisfactory
performance of the candidate.
Selected
candidate may be allowed hostel accommodation at SACON as per availability.
Other allowances and benefits to the research personnel would be admissible as
per the rules.
The selection
of the candidate(s) will be based on the Walk-in interview to be held at SACON,
Moongilpallam, Anaikatty, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 17.12.2019. Candidates
should report to the venue at 09.00 am on the interview day.
Canvassing in
any form is liable to rejection of the candidature.
The Centre
will not provide accommodation for candidates appearing for the interview.
The
application form can be downloaded from the link www.sacon.in
The Director,
SACON reserves the right to reject any candidature in view of incomplete
information provided by the candidate or for any other reason.
How to Apply:
The application form can be downloaded from the link
http://www.sacon.in.
Duly
filled-in applications along with self-attested true copies of testimonials of
educational qualifications, research experience, date of birth, extracurricular
activities etc. should be submitted at the interview venue. All original
documents in support of qualifications, age etc should be produced at the time
of interview for verification.
Research
Coordinator,
Sálim Ali
Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore
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