Research Fellows @ Wild life Institute of India

Applications are invited from interested candidates for Senior, Junior Fellowships at Wildlife Institute of India. Wildlife Institute of India 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. Scholarship Details The WII wishes to engage five research fellows [02-Senior Research Fellows (SRFs) and 03-Junior Research Fellows (JRFs)] (Indian National only) for a period of six years for its research project titled “Tiger re-introduction and recovery program in Panna Tiger Reserve and the landscape complex, Madhya Pradesh: Phase-II”. Candidate(s) possessing Master’s Degree along with final year mark-sheet will only be eligible to appear for the interview. Candidates appearing in the final year of Masters’ Degree Program will not be eligible to apply for the advertised positions. The selection of the short-listed candidates will be based on interview likely to be held during the second week of June 2014 at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. All original documents should be produced at the time of interview. Age of the candidate shall not be more than 28 years for the advertised position of JRF and 32 years for SRF as on Wednesday, 23rd April 2014. Upper age limit for SRF/JRF may be relaxed up to 5 years, as in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Women and physically handicapped categories. Short-listed candidate(s) selected for the interview shall be paid one way travel expenses to the candidates in General Category and both ways expenses to the candidates in SC/ST/OBC category, on producing the proof of journey performed. The expenses will be limited to second-class rail/bus fare by the shortest route from his/her place of residence to Dehra Dun. 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). Selected candidate(s) for the advertised position of JRF will be paid a consolidated emolument of Rs. 12,000/- per month as fellowship. 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. Eligibility Criteria Project Title, details of position and duration: Tiger re-introduction and recovery program in Panna Tiger Reserve and the landscape complex, Madhya Pradesh: Phase-II. (02-Senior Research Fellows) Duration: Six years. Essential Qualification: Masters’ Degree in Wildlife Science/Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Life Science/Agriculture/ Environmental Sciences/Biological Sciences/Veterinary Science/Social Sciences with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University and at least 2 years research experience after Post-Graduation. Desirable Qualifications: Prior experiences in (a) Radio-tracking of wild animals; (b) capture-recapture sampling involving camera traps; (c) Occupancy sampling; (d) socio-economic surveys; (e) Spatial analysis using Remote Sensing and GIS tools. Project Title, details of position and duration: Tiger re-introduction and recovery program in Panna Tiger Reserve and the landscape complex, Madhya Pradesh: Phase-II. (03-Junior Research Fellows)Duration: Six years. Essential Qualification:Masters’ Degree in Wildlife Science/Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Life Science/Agriculture/ Environmental Sciences/Biological Sciences/Veterinary Science/Social Sciences with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University. Desirable Qualifications:Interest and/or experience in (a) distance sampling for prey estimation; (b) Occupancy sampling; (c) study of animal behaviour including feeding habits; (c) capture-recapture sampling involving camera traps; (d) vegetation science; (e) socio-economic surveys; (e) habitat evaluation and monitoring. How to Apply?Interested candidates can download the application from the following website www.wii.gov.in Important DatesLast date of submission of application: 25th April 2014 For more details, please visit: http: http://www.wii.gov.in/srf_march_2014