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A Survey of the Avifauna in the Important Bird Areas (IBAs) of the Trans-Himalayan Region.

Organization: 
Wildlife Institute of India
Location: 
Dehradun, India
Deadline: 
Mon, 2012-03-19 (All day)
For further details : 
http://www.wii.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=549:walk-in-interview-to-engage-15-research-fellows-under-various-research-projects&catid=85:recruitment

Positions:
01 JRF.

Duration:
Three Years.

Qualifications:
Essential - Masters degree in Wildlife Science/Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Life Science/Agriculture/ Environmental Sciences/Biological Sciences/Veterinary Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
Desirable - Prior experiences in (a) Ornithology, bird identification and bird surveys, (b) field survey methods, and (c) Application of Remote Sensing and GIS.

Description of Work:
To survey the avian fauna in trans-Himalayan region especially in important bird areas. To identify potential and current problems in the conservation of the avifauna of the region especially with reference to the increasing anthropogenic pressures including grazing, biomass removals, plantations and increasing tourism and military activities.

Remuneration:
Selected candidate for the position of Junior Research Fellow will be paid a consolidated emoluments of Rs. 12,000/- per month. In case of NET qualified candidates (UGC/CSIR) for Research Fellows, the selected JRF will be paid consolidated emoluments of Rs. 16,000/- per month and in case of NET qualified (UGC/CSIR) candidates with Professional P.G. Degree, he/she will be paid consolidated emoluments of Rs. 18,000/- per month as fellowship.

Selection:
Based on Walk-in-Interview to be held on Monday, 19th March 2012 at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. The registration will begin by 09:00 A.M. onwards. Candidates should bring the duly filled-in applications with attested true copies of testimonials of educational qualifications, research experience, extra curricular activities, date of birth etc., along with copies of mark sheets of all examinations. All original documents should be produced at the time of registration.