Project Title, details of position and duration
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Evaluation of prey availability and habitat suitability for tiger and its ranging patterns in Sanjay Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh.
(01 – Junior Research Fellow)
Duration: Two years
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Essential Qualification
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Masters’ Degree in Wildlife Science/Forestry/Forest Management/Environmental Science/Life Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
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Desirable Qualification
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Experience in animal abundance estimation, carnivore sign surveys, camera trapping, radio-telemetry and knowledge in statistics and GIS.
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Description of Work
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To evaluate the prey availability and habitat suitability for tiger and its ranging patterns using radio-telemetry in Sanjay Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh.
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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Tiger Reintroduction and Recovery Programme in Panna Tiger Reserve and the Landscape Complex, Madhya Pradesh: Phase II
(04 – Project Fellows)
Duration: Five Years
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Essential Qualification
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Masters degree in Wildlife Science/Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Life Science/Agriculture/ Environmental Sciences/Biological Sciences/Veterinary Science/Geography/Geo-informatics/Social Sciences and Statistics with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
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Desirable Qualification
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Prior experiences in (a) Radio-tracking of wild animals and behavioral sampling; (b) Capture-recapture sampling involving camera traps; (c) Line-transect sampling; (d) Vegetation quantification and nutritional analysis; (e) Spatial analysis using Remote Sensing and GIS tools; (f) Experience in genetics and endocrinology.
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Description of Work
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Project Fellow-1: Ecology and behavior of reintroduced tiger and its offspring. Monitoring of tiger based on VHF/GPS and Satellite telemetry tools; Study movement pattern and behavior of tigers including vocalization and food habits; Undertake landscape permeability and spatial prioritization analyses; Develop landscape conservation action plan.
Project Fellow-2: Modeling prey-predator relationship. Occupancy estimation of tiger, co-predators and other relevant species; Deployment of camera traps and estimation of population parameters across seasons; Provide technical support to Forest Department for enhancing the capacity of Phase IV monitoring and reporting, and for dealing with crisis situation in field.
Project Fellow-3: Study of ungulate-vegetation relationship. Line transect sampling in multiple spatial and temporal scales; Quantification of forage availability and quality; Evaluation of vegetation responses in the relocated village sites over spatial and temporal scales; Study human-wildlife interface issues including livestock grazing and resource use by people; Map hydrological regime and dynamics of water resources and services including forest products.
Project Fellow-4: Endocrinology and population viability analysis. Biological sample collection and preservation; DNA extraction and conservation genetics; Hormone analysis for profiling of animals for understanding physiological stress and reproductive health; Demographic analysis. Management of database and periodic report compilation including mapping of current events.
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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Ecology and conservation of sea turtles off the coast of Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.
(01 – Project Fellow)
Duration : Seventeen months (April 2015 to August 2016)
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Essential Qualification
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Masters’ Degree in Wildlife Science/Zoology/Botany/Life Science/ Environmental Sciences/Biological Sciences with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
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Desirable Qualification
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Candidates with prior experience of working in coastal and marine ecosystems, or have carried out field surveys involving population estimation and or ecological studies of aquatic species. And, have knowledge of statistics and GIS.
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Description of Work
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This study will involve satellite tracking sea turtles off the coast of Sindhudurg, Maharashtra to identify high use areas in the near-shore waters, and to track the migratory routes, which is crucial for their protection and effective management. The researcher is expected to be highly motivated and have the ability to work in harsh environments that will include regular boat based surveys in the near-shore waters off the Maharashtra coast.
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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Pattern of biomass production by wetlands and its use by wild ungulates in Kaziranga landscape.
(01 – Project Fellow)
Duration : 9 months
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Essential Qualification
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Master’s degree in Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Life Science/Experimental Biology/ Environmental Sciences/Biological Sciences/Biodiversity and Conservation/Wildlife Science or any subject relevant to Wildlife Sciences) or A.I.F.C. or M.V.Sc. or M.Sc. Agriculture degree from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.
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Desirable Qualification
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Work experience on food habit study of large herbivores using micro-histological analysis. Work experience in protected areas of North-east India.
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Description of Work
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Examine food habit of large herbivores. Monitoring of large herbivore population, habitat use and activity pattern. Social survey of local communities to quantify the amount of biomass extracted and dependency on natural resources. Writing of study report.
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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Assessment and monitoring of climate change effects on wildlife species and ecosystems for developing adaptation and mitigation strategies in the Indian Himalayan region.
(01 – Project Associate)
Duration: Five years
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Essential Qualification
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Ph.D. in Life Sciences/Environmental Sciences/Forestry/Sociology/Anthropology/Mass Communication or related fields OR Three years of research, teaching, design and development experience after M.Tech./M.E.
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Desirable Qualification
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Proven skills in popular science writing, outreach activities, mass communication, reports, brochures, CDs, newspaper clippings, photographs, documentaries other publications/ visible output. At least one research publication in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Proficiency in use of Information and Communication Tools.
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Description of Work
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Required to perform the role as ‘communication specialist’ of the project. Preparation of popular/semi scientific outputs based on scientific findings of the project, policy briefs, reports and brochures etc. Update content of the project website on regular basis and also execute and monitor the ‘wildlife watch’ programme. Support during conduct of workshops, meetings and media interaction. Interaction with local communities residing in project sites.
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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Assessment and monitoring of climate change effects on wildlife species and ecosystems for developing adaptation and mitigation strategies in the Indian Himalayan region.
(02 – Project Assistants)
Duration: Five years
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Essential Qualification
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Masters’ Degree in Life Sciences/Forestry/Environmental Sciences/Computer Application OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Courses relevant to above subjects.
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Desirable Qualification
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Experience/interest in field data collection for biological taxa and socioeconomic survey.
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Description of Work
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Required to assist in field research at various locations in the Indian Himalayan Region.
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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Assessment and monitoring of climate change effects on wildlife species and ecosystems for developing adaptation and mitigation strategies in the Indian Himalayan region.
(01 – Project Assistant)
Duration: Five years
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Essential Qualification
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Masters’ Degree in Life Sciences/Forestry/Environmental Sciences/Computer Application/Sociology/Economics/Mass communication OR Graduate/Post Graduate degree with diploma in Computer Application.
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Desirable Qualification
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Experience in data entry, file maintenance, communications and office related works.
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Description of Work
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Required to assist in routine office work, word processing, data entry, file maintenance, communication etc. Work station will be at New Delhi.
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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Population genetic structure and gene flow in brown bear (Ursus arctos isabellinus) populations in India (Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand) and assess extent of gene flow between populations of India and Pakistan: Conservation and Forensic Implications.
(01 – Research Associate)
Duration: Three years
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Essential Qualification
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Ph. D. degree in Ph.D. in Wildlife Science/Biological Sciences/Environmental Sciences from a recognized university.
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Desirable Qualification
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Experience in wildlife areas specially in occupancy surveys, population estimation, GIS, knowledge of different software used in wildlife science like Distance, Capture, Mark etc.
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Description of Work
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Required to visit Brown areas of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand for collection of field data, analysis and provide other inputs in the project objectives.
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Project Title, details of position and duration
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Execution of Implementation Plan - Kailash Sacred Landscape Conservation and Development Initiative (KSLCDI).
(02 – Project Biologists)
Duration: Up to 31.12.2015 (likely to be extended)
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Essential Qualification
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Project Biologist–1: Masters’ Degree in Life Sciences/Botany/Zoology/Wildlife Science/Forestry/Environmental Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
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Desirable Qualification
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Field research experience on floral surveys/inventories and Vegetation quantification studies in western Himalaya. Only candidates with strong physical and mental abilities and a keen desire to carryout arduous field work in the remote and rugged high altitudes of Uttarakhand Himalaya under extreme cold or rainy conditions with minimal logistic support may apply.
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Description of Work
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Project Biologist shall be responsible to carry out specific tasks/activities relevant to project components as assigned and submit periodic reports on such tasks.
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Field data collection, data analysis, synthesis, and report writing.
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To assist Task Supervisors/Project Coordinator/Nodal officer in conduct of meetings, field training, workshops and conferences as envisaged in the project.
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Prepare scientific papers, reports and presentations and dissemination material/ project related outreach activities.
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Any other assignment by Project Authorities.
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Essential Qualification
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Project Biologist–2: Masters’ Degree in Botany/Forestry/Environmental Science/ Wildlife Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
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Desirable Qualification
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Research experience on climate predictive models through RS & GIS, specific to Western Himalayan flora and fauna. Only candidates with strong physical and mental abilities and a keen desire to carryout arduous field work in the remote and rugged high altitudes of Uttarakhand Himalaya under extreme cold or rainy conditions with minimal logistic support may apply.
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Description of Work
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Project Biologist shall be responsible to carry out specific tasks/activities relevant to project components as assigned and submit periodic reports on such tasks.
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Field data collection, data analysis, synthesis, and report writing.
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To assist Task Supervisors/Project Coordinator/Nodal officer in conduct of meetings, field training, workshops and conferences as envisaged in the project.
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Prepare scientific papers, reports and presentations and dissemination material/ project related outreach activities.
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Any other assignment by Project Authorities.
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