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Government of India
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053, WEST BENGAL
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Interested and eligible candidates are requested to appear before the selection committee on 16th October 2024 at 11:00 AM for the post of Research Associate-I (01) in National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS) Large Grant project “Multidimensional Assessment of Ecological Dynamics and Ecosystem Health of Selected High-Altitude Wetlands of Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) for Effective Conservation and Management planning” at the Zoological Survey of India, Head Qtrs., ‘M’ Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053, West Bengal, India.
Date & Place of Interview: 16-10-2024 at 11:00 AM at Zoological Survey of India, ‘M’ Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053
Details of the project
- Project Name: “Multidimensional Assessment of Ecological Dynamics and Ecosystem Health of Selected High-Altitude Wetlands of Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) for Effective Conservation and Management planning”.
- Funding Agency: National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS), MoEFCC.
- Project Duration: Initially up to one year, may be extended for further period(s) based on satisfactory performance of individual and funding.
Eligibility
| Name of the Post | Research Associate-I |
|---|---|
| No. of Post | 01 (One) |
| Place of Posting | HQ, Kolkata (May have to work in high-altitude regions of Indian Himalayas) |
| Educational Qualification | PhD in Zoology/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/any other branch of Life Sciences or Equivalent degree from a UGC-recognized University. |
| Desirable Qualification | – At least two research papers in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journals. – Hands-on experience in handling NGS data on high-end computer servers. |
| Remuneration | Rs. 47,000 per month + eligible HRA |
General Instructions
- Age limit: Upper age limit is 35 years for RA-I on the date of interview. However, the upper age limit may be relaxed as per Government of India rules and regulations.
- The above posts are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- Candidates appearing for the walk-in-interview are required to register from 10 AM to 12:15 PM on the day of the interview at Zoological Survey of India, ‘M’ Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053.
- Candidates should bring the duly filled-in application with self-attested true copies of testimonials of qualifications, experience, date of birth, etc. along with copies of mark sheets of all examinations.
- All original documents should be produced at the time of registration.
- The offer of appointment to the candidates will be on a purely contractual basis for one year initially and it may be extended for further period(s) based on project extension and satisfactory performance.
- Selected candidates need to join immediately or at short notice.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- The application form can be downloaded from the Zoological Survey of India website https://zsi.gov.in/advertisement.
- In extreme cases, candidates may also send an electronic copy on or before 15th October 2024 of their duly filled application form by e-mail to [email protected] for online/virtual interview.
- Incomplete application forms/applications with misrepresented facts will not be considered.
- Any kind of paid or honorary, part-time or full-time employment, or private practice even in an honorary capacity is not permissible during the tenure of the Associateship.
- ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the present employer to be submitted during the interview (if employed).
- The Director, Zoological Survey of India reserves the right to select or reject any candidature and cancel the walk-in-interview.
Contact Details of PI and Co-PI:
Dr. Vikas Kumar, Scientist E, Zoological Survey of India, M Block New Alipore, Kolkata-700053.
Dr. Inderjeet Tyagi, Scientist C, Zoological Survey of India, M Block New Alipore, Kolkata-700053.
E-mail: [email protected]
Download the application format here
