In brief: The Tropical Ecology and Conservation Biology Lab (Department of Zoology, NSS College Manjeri, Kerala) invites applications from Indian nationals for the post of a Junior Research Fellow in a DST (Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India) sponsored project entitled “Assessing the influence of biotic and abiotic factors on life history variation and demography of tropical rainforest birds” for a period of three years.

Qualification: Master’s degree in Zoology/Wildlife Biology/Forestry/Ecology or related discipline with minimum 55% marks. Desirable: UGC-NET qualification and prior experience in ecological research and aptitude for fieldwork in difficult terrains. Candidate with strong aptitude for research will be encouraged for Ph.D. registration.

Emoluments: Rs 16,000 p.m. + HRA for 2 years (JRF) and Rs 18,000 p.m. + HRA for 3rd year (SRF).

How to apply: Candidates may submit their applications in plain paper along with detailed biodata (should contain: age and date of birth, details of qualifications; contact details including phone number, email and postal address, a photograph), copies of educational/professional qualifications and a brief note on your research interests/experience. Completed applications should reach: Dr. Peroth Balakrishnan, Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator, DST-Project, Department of Zoology, NSS College Manjeri, Manjeri College P.O. – 676 122, Malappuram, Kerala, India, and an email copy to baluperoth@gmail.com on or before 20th February 2012.
The short-listed candidates will be called for an interview. The date of the interview will be intimated by e-mail only. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

More Details: Additional information on the Department and the research at the Tropical Ecology and Conservation Biology Lab can found at http://www.nsscollegemanjeri.in/Zoology/ and http://peroth.com/research.htm