Various Project Personnel (Scientist) Positions at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, India

October 22, 2024

Designation/Position- Project Personnel (Scientist) Positions

Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, India, invites applications for Project Personnel (Scientist) Positions from eligible and interested candidates

About- The Wildlife Institute of India is an internationally acclaimed Institution that offers training programs for government and nongovernment personnel, academic courses and advisory in wildlife research and management. The Institute is actively engaged in research across the breadth of the country on biodiversity-related issues.

Research/Job Area- Natural sciences (Botany, Zoology, Wildlife Science, Forestry, Environmental Science etc.)

Location- Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun

Eligibility/Qualification/Job/Position Description- –

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Title of the Project	Category 2 Centre on World Natural Heritage Management and Training for Asia and the Pacific Region Title of the Project
Position Advertised	Project Scientist II (Program Coordinator)
No. of Position(s)	One (01)
Monthly Emoluments	Rs. 67,000+HRA
Age limit	40 years
Project Duration	One year (Extendable)
Essential Qualification(s)	Doctoral Degree in natural sciences (Botany, Zoology, Wildlife Science, Forestry, Environmental Science etc.) from a recognized University or equivalent and three years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services
Desirable Qualification(s)	Demonstrated experience in a) leading multidisciplinary projects in the field of biodiversity and natural heritage management b) coordinating workshops and meeting c) dealing with reporting mechanism for international biodiversity

	related conventions
Description of Work	The candidate will primarily have a managerial role and oversee all activities of the Centre. Additionally, will be responsible for developing new programs including fund raising
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Title of the Project	Category 2 Centre on World Natural Heritage Management and Training for Asia and the Pacific Region
Position Advertised	Principal Project Associate (Lead – Capacity Building)
No. of Position(s)	One (01)
Monthly Emoluments	49,000+HRA
Age limit	40 years
Project Duration	One year (Extendable)
Essential Qualification(s)	Master’s degree in Natural Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Wildlife Science, Forestry, Environmental Science etc.) from a recognized University or equivalent and Eight years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institution or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services Or Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Wildlife Science, Forestry, Environmental Science etc.) from a recognized University or equivalent and Four years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services
Desirable Qualification(s)	Prior work experience in teaching/conducting training programs and workshops on international biodiversity related conventions, and nature-culture linkages. Excellent communication skills. Work experience in UNESCO World Heritage or other international conventions related matters.
Description of Work	Leading the academic and capacity building programs of the centre. Also, will develop new customized courses as per the emerging needs

An Application Fee of Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) for the applicant(s) belonging to General Category shall have to be deposited through an online mode. However, category candidate(s) belongs to SC/ST/OBC/EWS (Non-General Category) and Physically Challenged (PC) are exempted from the said Application Fee but shall have to pay Rs.100/- as ‘Application Processing’ Fee and, the same shall be payable through online/electronic mode.

How to Apply-

Duly filled-in Application-Form along with all self-attested documents and application/processing fee shall be addressed By–post only to The Nodal Officer, Research Recruitment & Placement Cell, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun – 248 001 (Uttarakhand) and, the same must reach the Institute latest by 1700hrs on Friday, 08 November, 2024.

Applicant shall also have to attach a copy of the Application/Processing Fee(s) deposited in the above-mentioned account along with the Application Form. Failing to attach the same shall lead to rejection of the application.
A candidate may apply for a maximum of two advertised positions with relevance to his/her\academic education and, as per essential and desirable requisites of an advertised position(s). Candidate applying for more than one position shall have to submit separate Application Form and Fee for each position.
The subject on centre top of the envelope carrying application, must clearly mention “Application for Advt. No. WII/ADVT.2/RP–CELL/October, 2024 at WII” and also mention the name of post applied for.