About Wildlife Institute of IndiaEstablished in 1982, Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is an internationally acclaimed Institution, which offers training program, academic courses and advisory in wildlife research and management. The Institute is actively engaged in research across the breadth of the country on biodiversity related issues. The Institute’s idyllic campus that has been carefully developed to create state of the art infrastructure encourages scholarly work.
Description
Engagement of Project Personnel for the Project “Assessment of Wildlife Values and Land Tenure for Planning Rationalization of boundaries for Changthang and Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuaries, Ladakh”.
The Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun invites application for engagement of the following Project Personnel in the Project “Assessment of Wildlife Values and Land Tenure for Planning Rationalization of boundaries for Changthang and Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuaries, Ladakh”purely on contractual basis for a period of 15 months.
The project aims toassess the wildlife values and the land tenure of Changthang and Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuaries through field investigations and stakeholder consultations in order to plan rationalization of boundaries for these protected areas.
Note: Only candidates in excellent health condition, physical and mental fitness, and willing to conduct arduous field work in remote, high altitude regions (> 3500m above MSL) of Ladakh under extreme weather conditions need to apply.
Position
- Senior Project Associate
- Project Associate– II OR Project Associate – I
Eligibility
Position: Senior Project Associate Essential Qualification (EQ) Post Graduate Degree in Wildlife Science /Ecology/ Forestry/ Biodiversity Conservation/ Environmental Sociology/ Remote Sensing / GIS/ Bioinformatics and at least four years of field research experience OR Ph.D in the above subjects
Desirable Qualification (DQ) Experience in assessment of human-wildlife conflicts and/or in the Himalayan region, working with stakeholders, and proven abilities of writing skills
Project Associate– II OR Project Associate – I Essential Qualification (EQ) M.Sc in Wildlife Science /Zoology/ Forestry/ Environmental Science/ Biodiversity Conservation/ Remote Sensing/ GIS / Bioinformatics with minimum 60% aggregate (for Project Associate-1 and Project Associate-II) Two years field research experience for Project Associate-II(proof to be submitted along with application) Candidates may be selected for either of the two positions depending upon Essential Qualification and experience.
Desirable Qualification (DQ) Experience in the Himalayan region, working with stakeholders, and proven abilities of writing skills
Minimum Monthly Remuneration
- Senior Project Associate Rs 42,000/- month + HRA as applicable
- Project Associate– II OR Project Associate – I Rs 31,000/- month + HRA as applicablefor Project Associate – I position Rs. 35,000/- month + HRA as applicable for Project Associate- II Position
How to Apply
The candidates are required to submit their completed application forms in PDF format, with accompanying attachments, by email (with subject line: “Assessment of Wildlife Values and Land Tenure for Planning Rationalization of boundaries for Changthang and Karakoram Wildlife
Sanctuaries, Ladakh” to registrarpr@wii.gov.in not later than 1700 hrs on 10thSeptember 2021.
Candidate should send typed application form in hard copy along with self-attested copies of certificates, work experience and publications in hard copy by speed post or courier with title on envelop “Application for [Post Name] – Assessment of Wildlife Values and Land Tenure for Planning Rationalization of boundaries for Changthang and Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuaries, Ladakh” and soft copy (pdf only) email to registrarpr@wii.gov.in by 10thSeptember 2021.
Application forms needs to be typed according to the prescribed format and must be accompanied by: (a) Scanned copies of educational qualifications, and (b) Scanned copies of experience letter/ certificate/ publications / proof of age, failing which applications will not be considered.The applications received after the deadline will be rejected by the Institute. The shortlisted candidates will be notified (through email and website notification) for online personal interview by 17thSeptember 2021. The online interview will be held on 20thSeptember 2021 from 1000 hrs onwards.
Important Date
Application Submission Deadline 10thSeptember 2021
Job Location 🇮🇳
Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun, Chandrabani, DehraDun- 248001
For Additional Information
Highlights
- Government Job Opportunity in Wildlife Institute of India
- Monthly Salary Rs.31,000 to Rs.42,000
- Job Opportunity for Science /Ecology/ Forestry/ Biodiversity Conservation/ Environmental Sociology/ Remote Sensing / GIS/ Bioinformatics