In
appreciation of his lifelong services to India’s bird life and conservation of natural resources the Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) was named after Dr. Sálim Ali. The Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History was formally inaugurated on 5th June 1990 and registered as a society under the Society Registration Act 1860. SACON was dedicated to the nation on February 11, 2000 by the Honourable Minister for Environment and Forests, Government of India, Mr. T.R. Baalu.Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History
Calling for Application to engage
(a) PROGRAMME FELLOW and
(b) LABORATORY ASSISTANT
The Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) is a premier Centre of Excellence under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, in the field of Ornithology and Natural History. SACON wishes to engage a LABORATORY ASSISTANT and a PROGRAMME FELLOW on contract. The details of the available position along with essential and desirable qualifications and how to apply are given below :-
Post 1 : PROGRAMME FELLOW
Advt. No. SACON/RES/RSCHRS-SELECTION, 6/2016
No. of Position : ONE
Duration : One year (ONCONTRACT) extendable based on the performance assessment / requirement
Emoluments : Rs. 18,000/· (Consolidated) per month + HRA as admissible
Essential Qualification M.Sc., in any branch of life/environmental sciences with training in fundamentals of bio-diversity conservation/wild life biology
Desirable Qualification : Knowledge of database applications, Experience in working with bio-diversity databases, Familiarity with research on Indian bird and ornithology and good skill in science communication in English
Prescribed Age Limit : Shall not exceed 30 years, Relaxable as per Govt. rules
Description of Work :
To maintain the To assist the Coordinator, to collect, organize, curate and publish data on Indian ornithology, to update and maintain ornithological data-portal to constantly improve the interface between data resources and user community, to maintain NOD Cell as the single-window clearing house for all queries and searches for information on any aspects of India ornithology, to prepare and publish periodical reports on the status and progress of the NOD Cell and other proposed technical serials and to develop proposals to expand the activities of NOD Cell.
How to Apply :
Typed application on plain paper (A4 size, font 12, Arial) in the following format along with self attested copies of the certificates and a passport size photograph affixed should be sent to “The Director, Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Anaikatty Post, Coimbatore – 641108, Tamil Nadu” on or before 15. 11.2016.
Application Format :
(1) Name (2) Date of Birth and Age (as on 15.11.2016) (3) Community (4) Address for communication with pin code, contact phone number and e-mail ID (5) Educational Qualifications (6) Details of experience, if any (7) Name and contact details of two Referees.
Post 2 : LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Advt. No. SACON/SELECTION, 5/2016
No. of Position : ONE
Duration : One year (ONCONTRACT) extendable based on the performance assessment / requirement
Emoluments : Rs. 14,000/· (Consolidated) per month
Essential Qualification : Minimum Second class Bachelor Degree in Biochemistry/ Chemistry from a recognized University
Desirable Qualification : One year experience in similar post
Prescribed Age Limit : Shall not exceed 28 years, Relaxable as per Govt. rules
Description of Work : To maintain stock register, to maintain laboratory with clean working environment, to ensure smooth functioning of laboratory, ensure availability of consumables etc., maintenance of files and records and help research scholars in conductingexperiments and running of instruments
How to Apply :
Typed application on plain paper (A4 size, font 12, Arial) in the following format along with self attested copies of the certificates and a passport size photograph affixed should be sent to “The Director, Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Anaikatty Post, Coimbatore – 641108, Tamil Nadu” on or before 24. 10.2016.
Application Format :
(1) Name (2) Date of Birth and Age (as on 01.01.2016) (3) Community (4) Address for communication with pin code, contact phone number and e-mail ID (5) Educational Qualifications (6) Details of experience, if any (7) Name and contact details of two Referees.
