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Looking for impactful research jobs in wildlife and environmental sciences? The WII recruitment 2025 notification invites applications for multiple temporary project positions. These life science jobs at the Wildlife Institute of India provide hands-on exposure to biodiversity conservation, aquatic ecology, GIS, and wildlife research projects funded by the Government of India.
About the Institute:
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. WII is internationally recognized for research, training, and advisory services in wildlife conservation and biodiversity management.
Recruitment Notice No: WII/ADVT. 1/RP–CELL
Available Positions:
- Project Assistant
- Project Associate-I
- Project Scientist-I (GIS / Geoinformatics)
- Project Scientist-II (Ecology)
Job Details:
These research jobs are offered under wildlife conservation and aquatic ecosystem management projects, including movement ecology, biodiversity assessment, GIS-based monitoring, and river ecosystem conservation. The positions are temporary and linked to project duration under WII recruitment.
Position Advertised/Code: Project Assistant (ANRF-PA)
- Title of the Project: Movement ecology and population connectivity of the endemic Nicobar Megapode (Megapodius nicobariensis) in the Nicobar archipelago
- No. of Position(s): One (01)
- Monthly Emoluments: 27,000+HRA
- Age Limit: 50 years
- Project Duration: One year (likely extended)
- Essential Qualification(s): Bachelor’s degree in Science (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Science/Marine Biology/ Environmental Science/ Life Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry) from a recognized institute/university
- Desirable Qualification(s): Curiosity for ecological research and enthusiasm to conduct arduous fieldwork in remote locations across the Nicobar Islands with limited logistics. Candidates with a master’s degree will be preferred.
- Description of Work: Assisting the team in data collection on movement ecology, sample collection for population genetics work, logistics, and other project-related activities in the Nicobar Islands
Position Advertised/Code: Project Scientist – I (GIS) (Code: ANRF: PS-I)
- Title of the Project: Planning and Management for Aquatic Species Conservation and Maintenance of Eco-system in the Ganga River Basin for a Clean Ganga
- No. of Position(s): One (01)
- Monthly Emoluments: 77,000 + HRA
- Age Limit: 35 Years
- Project Duration: Up to 31st March, 2026
- Essential Qualification(s): Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Sciences/Marine Biology/Environmental Sciences/Life Sciences)/Agricultural/Forestry Sciences from recognized institute/University
- Desirable Qualification(s): Expertise in Wetland Ecology or Conservation or GIS and Remote Sensing with sound knowledge of the biology of aquatic wildlife.
- Description of Work: Candidate will implement the objectives of the Ganga Aqualife Conservation Monitoring Centre.
Position Advertised/Code: Project Scientist I (Geoinformatics) (Code: ANRF-PS-I)
- Title of the Project: Planning and Management for Aquatic Species Conservation and Maintenance of Eco-system in the Ganga River Basin for a Clean Ganga
- No. of Position(s): One (01)
- Monthly Emoluments: 77,000 + HRA
- Age Limit: 35 Years
- Project Duration: Up to 31st March, 2026
- Essential Qualification(s): Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Sciences/Marine Biology/Environmental Sciences/Life Sciences)/Agricultural/Forestry Sciences from recognized institute/University.
- Desirable Qualification(s): Expertise in Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring, River Morphology and Fluvial Dynamics, Ecohydrology and Watershed Management, SWAT modelling, Ecological Modelling, Ecotoxicology and Pollution Hotspot Modelling AI/ML for Environmental Modelling etc.
- Description of Work: Candidate will implement the objectives of the project and will assist in carrying out sample collection, preparation of technical reports, draft presentations, and training materials.
Position Advertised/Code: Project Scientist – II (Ecology) (Code: ANRF-PS-II)
- Title of the Project: Planning and Management for Aquatic Species Conservation and Maintenance of Eco-system in the Ganga River Basin for a Clean Ganga
- No. of Position(s): One (01)
- Monthly Emoluments: 92,000 + HRA
- Age Limit: 40 Years
- Project Duration: Up to 31st March, 2026
- Essential Qualification(s): Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Geoinformatics, Forestry, Agriculture
- Description of Work: TheCandidate will implement the objectives of the project and will carry out field surveys, prepare technical reports, and draft presentations on freshwater biodiversity conservation.
Position Advertised/Code: Project Associate-I (Code: ANRF: PA-I)
- Title of the Project: Planning and Management for Aquatic Species Conservation and Maintenance of Eco-system in the Ganga River Basin for a Clean Ganga
- No. of Position(s): Six (06)
- Monthly Emoluments:
- 37,000 + HRA to scholar who selected through a) National Eligibility Test CSIR-UGC NET, including Lectureship, GATE, or b) a national-level examination conducted by central government departments and their Agencies and Institutions
- 30,000+ HRA those who do not fall under above
- Age Limit: 35 Years
- Project Duration: Up to 31st March, 2026
- Essential Qualification(s): Four-year bachelor’s Degree (4-year BSc degree per National Education Policy) in Natural Sciences (wildlife science/zoology/ecology/marine sciences/marine biology/environmental sciences/geoinformatics/life sciences)/agricultural/forestry sciences from a recognized institute/University
- Description of Work: Candidate will assist in carrying out sample collection, sample
preparation, literature review and report writing, and the candidate will implement the wildlife and aquatic habitat conservation and spatial data management
Position Advertised/Code: Project Assistant (Code: ANRF-PA)
- Title of the Project: Planning and Management for Aquatic Species Conservation and
Maintenance of Eco-system in the Ganga River Basin for a Clean
Ganga - No. of Position(s): (02)
- Monthly Emoluments: 27,000 + HRA
- Age Limit: 50 Years
- Project Duration: Up to 31st March, 2026
- Essential Qualification(s): Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Wildlife Science/Zoology/
Ecology/Marine Sciences/Marine Biology/Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/Life Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry) from recognized institute/University - Description of Work: Candidate will assist in carrying out spatial data handling, digitization, maintenance of database, and computer networking.
Key Responsibilities:
- Field data collection and ecological surveys
- Wildlife and aquatic ecosystem monitoring
- GIS and spatial data management
- Technical report writing and documentation
- Supporting conservation research activities
Skills Required:
- Research and analytical skills
- Fieldwork capability in remote locations
- GIS, geoinformatics, or data analysis skills
- Scientific writing and documentation
- Teamwork and adaptability
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply: 29 December 2025 (by 17:00 hrs)
The WII research jobs for 2025 present a valuable opportunity for aspirants seeking meaningful life science jobs in wildlife and environmental research. Candidates passionate about conservation and research are encouraged to apply under this prestigious WII recruitment.
LINK HERE TO ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION
