ZSI Job Vacancies – Zoology & Life Sciences Project Jobs
ZSI Job Vacancies – Zoology & Life Sciences Project Jobs. MSc & PhD Zoology, Life Sciences PDF and project biologist jobs at the 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
Applications are invited for the purely temporary posts of 1 (One) Post Doctoral Fellow, 1 (One) Senior Project Biologist, 1 (One) Project Biologist, 1 (One) Junior Project Biologist., initially for one year but extendable maximum up to March 2024 based on performance and requirement in ZSI, under the project externally funded consultancy projects. The details of the number of project staff and project provided below:
No. of Posts – 01
Name of the Project – Population estimation and assessment of human-wildlife
conflicts for conservation and management planning of Common Leopard and Himalayan black bear in Himachal Pradesh
Position Objectives –
- To understand the socio-economic status of the local communities and the assess the magnitude of human-wildlife conflicts in the study landscape through field surveys;
- Human-wildlife conflict hot spot mapping and zone map preparation in the study landscape
- To develop species/area specific human-wildlife conflict management strategy and mitigation plan for the districts under JICA project.
- Population estimation of Himalayan black bear and Common Leopard in Himachal Pradesh state
Place of Working – The selected candidates will have to travel extensively to indifferent 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 – 700 053 on 22nd March 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 PDF/SPB/PB/JPB on or before 23rd March 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
Educational Qualifications – Ph.D in Zoology/Life Sciences/Wildlife/Biodiversity & Conservation or equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications – Minimum 5 years of work experience in Himalayan Region, Knowledge & experience in carnivore ecology/ experience in ecological modelling, climate change studies with at least three (3) relevant publications in SCI journal. Proven experience in Data analysis, GIS, GeoInformatics, 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.
* Note: Candidates who have submitted their PhD are also eligible to apply however, the fellowship will be provided equivalent to Senior Research Fellow @ Rs. 35,000 + HRA as per the rule per month) until the award of their PhD degree.
For Post II
Educational Qualifications – M. Sc. in Zoology/Life Sciences/Wildlife/Environmental Sciences/Biodiversity & Conservation or equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications – Minimum 5 years of working experience in population genetics, wildlife, knowledge of Computer and basic field data collection, mountaineering etc. Must have at least 3 (three) relevant publications in SCI journals. PhD in wildlife conservation genetics with working experience in Himalayan landscape.
Age Limit – The upper age limit is 45 years as of the last date of application submission. Age relaxation as per Govt. of India rules.
For Post III
Educational Qualifications – M. Sc. in Zoology/Life Sciences/Wildlife/Environmental Sciences/Biodiversity & Conservation or equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications – Minimum 3 years of research experience in conservation genetics, field surveys, wildlife ecology, knowledge of Computer and basic field data collection, mountaineering etc. Must have at least 2 (two) relevant publications in SCI journals.
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.
For Post IV
Educational Qualifications – M. Sc. in Zoology/Life Sciences/Wildlife/Environmental Sciences/Biodiversity & Conservation or equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications – Minimum 2 years of research experience in wildlife ecology, zoology or allied subject, field survey, GIS & remote sensing, knowledge of Computer and basic field data collection, 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.
Remuneration –
- Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF)* @ 47,000/- + HRA as per rule per month
- Senior Project Biologist (SPB) @ 45,000/- consolidated per month
- Project Biologist (PB) @ 30,000/- consolidated per month
- Junior Project Biologist (JPB) @ 25,000/- consolidated per month
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