Position: Multiple Openings

Organization: SACON

Location: Multiple locations

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1. JUNIOR RESEARCH BIOLOGIST (JRB) -17 POSITIONS

· Essential Qualifications: Masters’ degree with minimum 55% marks in Zoology/ Wildlife Biology/ Wildlife Science/ Conservation Biology/ Biodiversity Studies/ Ecology/ Environmental Science/ Forestry/ Forest Ecology or any other related subject from a recognized University

· Desirable Qualifications:

Knowledge of Indian birds and their conservation

i) Familiarity with wildlife policy and management guidelines

ii) Excellent communication skill in English

iii) Proficiency in Hindi or any of the regional languages of India

Age: Shall not exceed 28 years on the application deadline (18 October 2021).

Fellowship: Rs 31,000 + HRA

Description of Work: This project aims to develop State-level Action Plans (SAPs) for the conservation of birds, their habitats, ecosystems, and landscapes for select States/UTs within the policy framework of VPP. It is proposed to cover 17 States in 5 Zones in the current phase, each under the supervision of a Faculty Coordinator; each JRB will be assigned to a State/UT and will work closely with the RA in the Zonal Team. JRBs will assist RAs in collating primary and secondary information databases for the State/UT within the Zone, in coordinating with State Forest departments, and in conducting Stakeholders’ consultations; JRBs will also assist respective Faculty

Coordinator in drafting the State Action Plans and in other project activities as assigned from time to time.

2.  RESEARCH ASSOCIATE- I -05 POSITIONS

Essential Qualifications:

1) Ph.D. degree in Zoology/ Wildlife Biology/ Wildlife Science/ Conservation Biology/ Biodiversity Studies/ Ecology/ Environmental Science/ Forestry/ Forest Ecology or any other related subject from a recognized University,

2) Minimum 5 years of research experience after M.Sc.

Desirable Qualifications:

1) Knowledge of Indian birds and their conservation

2) Familiarity with wildlife policy and management guidelines

3) Experience in drafting technical reports, conservation plans, research proposals, and project documentation

4) Excellent communication skill in English

5) Proficiency in Hindi or any of the regional languages of India

6) Relevant Peer reviewed publications.

Age: Shall not exceed 35 yearson the application deadline (18 October 2021).

Fellowship: Rs 47,000 + HRA

Description of Work: This project aims to develop State-level Action Plans (SAPs) for the conservation of birds, their habitats, ecosystems, and landscapes for select States/UTs within the policy framework of VPP. It is proposed to cover 17 States in 5 Zones in the current phase, each under the supervision of a Faculty Coordinator; each RA will be in charge of developing SAPs for the States/UTs in a Zone and will work closely with a team of research biologists working on different States within the Zone. RA, under the guidance of Faculty Coordinator, is expected to build relevant information databases for each State/UT within the Zone, to coordinate with State Forest departments, and to conduct Stakeholders’ consultations, with assistance from research biologists in the Zonal Team; RA will also assist respective Faculty Coordinators in drafting the State Action Plans and in other project activities as assigned from time to time.

3.  PROJECT ASSOCIATE – 01 POSITION

Essential Qualifications:

1) B.E / B.Tech./ M.Sc./ MCA degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (IT/ ITES),

2) Minimum 2 years of experience working in the IT sector after graduation.

Desirable Qualifications:

1) Knowledge and experience in html5, css3, Java, php, MySQL, Photoshop, and database software,

2) Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, PDF, Graphic designing, and other common productivity software/apps

3) Good understanding of website architecture and aesthetics

4) Ability to track and analyse website traffic

5) Keeping abreast with new trends in web technology and applications

Age : Shall not exceed 35 yearson the application deadline (18 October 2021).

Fellowship: Rs 35,000 + HRA

Description of Work: This project aims to develop dedicated web portal at SACON to serve as a database and as a Management Information System (MIS) for implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all projects and activities taken up within the policy framework of VPP.

II.ESTABLISH A BIRD OBSERVATORY ON SACON CAMPUS TO STUDY THE PHENOLOGY OF BIRD MIGRATION AND BREEDING VIS-À-VIS CLIMATE CHANGE AND OTHER ECOSYSTEM PROCESSES[Duration: 06 months (Likely to continue)].

4. JUNIOR RESEARCH BIOLOGIST (JRB) -01 POSITION

Essential Qualifications: Masters’: degree with minimum 55% marks in Zoology / Wildlife Biology / Wildlife Science / Conservation Biology / Biodiversity Studies / Ecology / Environmental Science / Forestry / Forest Ecology or any other related subject from a recognized University

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Indian birds and their natural history
• Familiarity with fundamental ecological concepts including climate change and ecosystem processes
• Experience and skill in mist-netting, handling, ringing, and measuring morphometrics of birds

Excellent communication skill in English

Age: Shall not exceed 28 yearson the application deadline (18 October 2021).

Fellowship: Rs 31,000 + HRA

Description of Work: Selected candidate will be required to stay on SACON campus and manage the activities of proposed Bird Observatory under the guidance of faculty Investigators; Expected tasks include regular monitoring of bird and butterfly populations, mist-netting and ringing of migratory and resident birds, monitoring habitat changes and vegetation phenology, working with automatic weather station and meteorological data, and assisting faculty Investigators in drafting periodic progress reports; JRB will be assisted by one Field Assistant.

III. ASSESS THE ASSOCIATION OF AVIFAUNA WITH ROCKY TIDE POOL ECOSYSTEMS ALONG THE INDIAN COAST[Duration: 06 months (Likely to continue)].

5. JUNIOR RESEARCH BIOLOGIST (JRB) -01 POSITION

Essential Qualifications:

1) Masters’ degree with minimum 55% marks in Zoology/ Life Science/ Environmental Science/ Biotechnology.

Desirable Qualifications:

1) Minimum of three months of field and lab related M.Sc./ project work with dissertation,

2) Experience in Molecular work

3) Certificate course in Ornithology/ Field biology,

4) Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi.

Age: Shall not exceed 28 yearson the application deadline (18 October 2021).

Fellowship: Rs 31,000 + HRA

Description of Work: Sampling of marine water, flora, and fauna from the select rocky tide pools, identification of species,conducting molecular work in the aboratory,compilation of Data and analysis.

6. SENIOR RESEARCH BIOLOGIST (SRB) -01 POSITION

Essential Qualifications:

1) Masters’ degree with minimum 55% marks in Zoology/ Life Science/ Environmental Science/ Biotechnology,

2) Minimum of one research publication in peer reviewed SCOPUS/ SCI index journal,

3) Minimum two years’ experience in related research field.

Desirable Qualifications:

1) Experience in marine ecology,

2) Experience or Certificate course in Identification of Plankton/ Benthos

Age: Shall not exceed 32 yearson the application deadline (18 October 2021).