ZSI Zoology Jobs – Project Biologist / PDF Vacancies
ZSI Zoology Jobs – Project Biologist / PDF Vacancies. MSc / PhD Life Sciences & Zoology Senior Project Biologist & Post Doctoral Fellow Vacancies at Zoological Survey of India. Interested and eligible applicants can check out all of the details on the same below
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST & CLIMATE CHANGE
ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (ZSI)
PRANI VIGYAN BHAWAN, M-BLOCK,NEW ALIPORE,KOLKATA – 700 053
RECRUITMENT OF VARIOUS PROJECT PERSONNEL UNDER THE PROJECT
AT ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA, KOLKATA ON 21st January 2022, 10.00 AM
Name of the Post – Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF), Project Biologist (PB)
No. of Posts – 01 & 02 respectively
Name of the Project – Pilot project on Biodiversity Corridor-Baseline Survey and feasibility assessment.
Project Objective –
- Study on habitat, population and movement ecology of large mammals in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh;
- To develop and map biological corridors of large body mammalian species in the study landscape;
- To access the biological diversity (vertebrate animals and plants) of the study landscape for conservation and management;
- To understand the socio-economic status of the local communities and assess the magnitude of human-wildlife conflicts in the study landscape through field surveys;
- To develop conservation and management strategy for identified biological corridors in the study landscape
Duration – Initially for one year but extendable maximum up to December 2023 based on performance and requirement in ZSI, under the project externally funded consultancy projects.
Place of Work – The selected candidates will have to travel extensively in different districts of Himachal Pradesh and may be posted for a longer duration, based on requirements or any other places as per the project requirements including HQ at Kolkata.
General Instructions –
- A virtual interview will be held for the selection of candidates at ZSI, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata – 700053 on 21st January 2022, 10.00 AM onwards through an online link. The link will be shared with the shortlisted candidates.
- At the time of the verification of original documents (even after selection), if it is found that an attempt has been made by the applicant to wilfully conceal, misrepresent or canvass the facts, such applicant will not be considered for selection and due action will be implemented.
- Candidates selected will be liable to be posted anywhere as per the requirements of the project, and will have to join immediately after their selection within one week.
- The application form can be downloaded from the Zoological Survey of India website http://zsi.gov.in.
- Candidates should submit the duly filled-in applications with attested true copies of testimonials of educational qualifications, research experience, proof for date of birth etc., along with copies of mark sheets of all examinations and ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the present employer (if employed) to The Director, Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata by Speed Post/Registered Post superscribed on the top of the envelope Application for the post of SPB on or before 14th January 2022. The advance copy of the application can also be emailed to id – [email protected],
[email protected]. - The Director, Zoological Survey of India reserves the right to increase, decrease the number of posts in different categories and also selection or rejection of a candidature including cancellation of the advertisement without assigning any reason.
For Post I
Remuneration – Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF) @ 47,000/- plus HRA as per rule
Qualification – Ph.D in Zoology/Life Sciences/Wildlife/Biodiversity & Conservation or equivalent
Desirable Experience – Prior PhD work experience of at least three years (3 Year) in Himalayan Region, Knowledge & experience in carnivore ecology/ experience in biological corridor mapping, climate change studies with at least two (3) relevant publications in SCI journal. Proven experience in Data analysis, GIS, Geo-Informatics, Science writing and communication, organising workshops, seminar, symposium, training programmes etc.
Age Limit – The upper age limit is 40 years as of the last date of application submission. Age relaxation as per Govt. of India rules.
For Post II
Remuneration – Project Biologist (PB) @ 30,000/- consolidated
Qualification – M. Sc. in Zoology/Life Sciences/Wildlife/Environmental Sciences/ Biodiversity & Conservation or equivalent.
Desirable Experience – Research experience wildlife ecology, zoology or allied subject, field survey experience in population genetics, wildlife, knowledge of Computer and basic field data collection, and mountaineering etc.
Age Limit – The upper age limit is 35 years as of the last date of application submission. Age relaxation as per Govt. of India rules.
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