GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST
& CLIMATE CHANGE
ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (ZSI)
PRANI VIGYAN BHAWAN,
M-BLOCK,NEW ALIPORE,KOLKATA – 700 053
WALK-IN-INTERVIEW FOR SELECTION OF PROJECT PERSONNEL AT ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA, KOLKATA ON 20th December, 10.00 AM
Applications are invited for the purely temporary posts of
02 RA-I, 02 SRF, 01 JRF, and 01 JRA initially for one year but extendable
maximum upto December 2020 based on performance and requirement in ZSI, under
the project entitled ‘Conservation of
Threatened Vertebrate Fauna in Indian Himalayan Region through Long-term
Monitoring and capacity Building’ funded by Ministry of Environment, Forest
and Climate Change, Government of India through National Mission of Himalayan
Studies.
Project Objectives:
• Study
on vertebrate fauna in the Indian Himalayan Region and developing spatial
database;
• To
study the population viability of selected threatened species in Indian
Himalayan Region for developing long-term conservation strategies;
• To
set long-term monitoring protocol for threatened vertebrate faunal groups in
different parts of Indian Himalayan Region and to develop adaptive management
strategies for long-term conservation of those species through community
engagement;
• To
enhance capacities of different stakeholders (including Forest & Wildlife
department staff, local Institutions/ colleges, local NGOs and local
communities) for monitoring and conserving threatened vertebrate fauna in the
Indian Himalayan Region through capacity building programs and use of modern
science, technological tools and approaches;
•
Investigating whether ethnology-zoological knowledge
and practices can be a conservation measure for threatened vertebrate fauna in
IHR.
Place of Work: The selected candidates (RA-I, SRF, JRF, JRA) will
have to travel extensively in the Lahaul & Spiti District, Himachal
Pradesh, Trans Himalayas, Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand,
Western Himalayas, East Sikkim District, Sikkim,
Central Himalayas, Darjeeling District, West Bengal, Central Himalayas, North
Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalayas, East Siang District,
Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalayas, and may be posted for a longer duration,
based on requirements or any other places as per the project requirements
including HQ at Kolkata.
Remuneration:
Research Associate (RA-I)
@Rs.36,000/- + HRA @ 24% per month
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
@18000/- + HRA @ 24% per month
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) @
Rs.16,000/- + HRA @ 24 % or Minimum @ Rs.5,400/- for first two years and
Rs.18,000/- + HRA @ 24% or Minimum @ Rs.5,400/- for 3rd year,
Junior Research Assistant (JRA) @
Rs.16,000/- + HRA @ 8% or Minimum @ Rs.1,800/-
Essential Qualification Desirable
Experience for the posts:
1. Research Associate (RA-I)
Qualification:
M. Sc. & Ph.D in Zoology/Life Sciences/Wildlife/Environmental
Sciences/Biodiversity & Conservation or equivalent. Candidate with Ph.D.
thesis submitted may also apply. However,
if found suitable, they will be offered SRF and upon awarding the degree of PhD
will be offered the post of RA-I.
Desirable
Experience: Prior work experience in the Indian Himalayan Region/ Knowledge
/ experience/ecology/ bioinformatics/ climate change studies with at least one
publication in SCI journal. Proven experience in Data analysis, GIS,
Bio/Geo-Informatics, Science writing and communication, organising workshops,
seminar, symposium, training program etc.
Age Limit: The upper age limit is 40 years as on date of interview.
Age relaxation as per Govt. of India rules.
2. Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Qualification: M. Sc. in Zoology/Life
Sciences/Wildlife/Environmental Sciences/Biodiversity & Conservation or
equivalent.
Desirable
Experience: Prior work experience in the Indian Himalayan Region/ Knowledge
/ experience/ecology/ bioinformatics/ climate change studies with at least one
publication in SCI journal. Proven experience in Data analysis, GIS, Science
writing and communication, organising workshops, seminar, symposium, training program etc.
Age Limit: The upper age limit is 35 years as on date of interview.
Age relaxation as per Govt. of India rules.
In case of exceptional candidates, these may be
relaxed. UGC/CSIR NET JRF/GATE qualified candidates would be awarded fellowship
in line with DST norms, while otherwise competent/ suitable candidates would be
provided fellowship as mentioned above which are likely to be amended as per
ZSI norms.
3. Junior Research Fellows (JRF)
Qualification:
M. Sc. in Zoology/ Life Sciences/ Life Sciences/Wildlife/Environmental
Sciences/Biodiversity & Conservation or equivalent in any branch of
biological Sciences with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized
University.
Desirable Experience: Experience /knowledge/interest on field data
collection/Bioinformatics /Geo informatics / Wildlife Ecology/GIS/ Climate
change.
Age Limit: The upper age limit is 28 years as on date of interview.
Age relaxation as per Govt. of India rules.
In case of exceptional candidates, these may be
relaxed. UGC/CSIR NET JRF/GATE qualified candidates would be awarded fellowship
in line with DST norms, while otherwise competent/ suitable candidates would be
provided fellowship as mentioned above which are likely to be amended as per
ZSI norms.
4. Junior Research Assistant (JRA)
Qualification:
M. Sc. in Zoology/ Life Sciences/ Life Sciences/Wildlife/Environmental
Sciences/Biodiversity & Conservation or equivalent in any branch of
biological Sciences with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized
University.
Desirable Experience: Experience /knowledge/interest on field data
collection/Bioinformatics /Geo informatics / Wildlife Ecology/GIS/ Climate
change
Age Limit: The upper age limit is 28 years as on date of interview.
Age relaxation as per Govt. of India rules.
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General Instructions:
1.
A walk-in-interview will be held for selection
of candidates at ZSI, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata – 700 053 on 20th
December 2019, 10.00 AM inwards.
2.
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 willfully conceal, misrepresent or canvass the facts, such
applicant will not be considered for selection and due action will be
implemented.
3.
Candidate selected will be liable to posted
anywhere, and will have to join immediately after their selection within one
week.
4.
The application form can be downloaded from the
Zoological Survey of India website http://zsi.gov.in.
5. 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 present employer (if employed) at the time of registration
on 20th December 2019 at ZSI,
M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata – 700 053.
6.
The Director, Zoological Survey of India
reserves the right of 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.
Director,
Zoological Survey of India
Government of India
Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change
ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF
INDIA
‘Conservation of Threatened Vertebrate Fauna in Indian
Himalayan Region through Long-term Monitoring and capacity Building’
APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-III /
RESEARCH
ASSOCIATE-I / JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW / JUNIOR RESEARCH
ASSISTANT /
FIELD ASSISTANT(strike out whichever is not applicable)
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Declaration
I hereby declare that all the information furnished above are
true to the best of my knowledge
and belief. I shall abide by the terms and conditions
specified in the project.
Applicant’s signature with date
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