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

August 30, 2025

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-

Wildlife Conservation and Management
Ecology
Population Genetics
Environmental Science
Geoinformatics, GIS & Remote Sensing
Biodiversity Monitoring
Environmental Impact Assessment

Location- Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun

Eligibility/Qualification–

(Essential qualifications vary by position. Common requirements include:)

Bachelor’s (4-year B.Sc. as per NEP) or Master’s degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Marine/Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences, Agricultural or Forestry Sciences) from a recognized university.
Relevant research/industry experience ranging from 2 to 8 years for senior posts, or applicable doctoral degree and work experience.
For specific posts: Experience in wildlife/ecology research, statistical analysis, spatial ecological modelling in R, management of GIS databases (ArcGIS/QGIS), and/or field coordination.
For Principal and Project Scientists: Doctoral degree in relevant discipline plus experience.
Additional Desirable Qualifications: Demonstrated research aptitude, project team management, scientific publications, environmental sampling/analysis, and strong communication skills.

Job/Position Description–

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, invites applications from Indian nationals for 53 contractual positions of research and project personnel under various research projects related to wildlife conservation and management. Positions are available across multiple projects focusing on biodiversity, ecology, genetics, GIS, wildlife monitoring, and habitat assessment.

Designations (Multiple)

Examples include:

Project Associate – I & II (Ecology/Genetics/GIS/Database Manager)
Technical Assistant (Ecology)
Principal Project Associate (Genetics)
Project Scientist – I Note: Designations vary by project (see project-specific details in original document).

Project and designation dependent, including:

Implementation of project activities based on objectives.
Team coordination across field sites and liaison with local administration.
Collecting, managing, and analyzing data (including GIS/database management).
Scientific research in related domains (ecology, genetics, environmental sciences).
Report and manuscript writing.
Support and lead activities as per management’s requirements on multi-disciplinary projects.
For specific posts: Leading project teams, conducting population genetic analyses, environmental monitoring, and drafting management plans for impacted sites.

How to Apply-

Application Submission:
- Duly filled-in application form (as per Annexure I in the original notification) along with all self-attested documents and application/processing fee.
- Application should be sent by post/courier to:
  The Nodal Officer, Research Recruitment & Placement Cell, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun – 248001 (Uttarakhand)
Application Fee:
- Rs. 500/- for General Category applicants (paid online; details in the notification).
- Rs. 100/- for SC/ST/OBC/EWS & physically challenged applicants.
Required Attachments:
- Proof of age, degree certificates/mark sheets (as per educational qualifications), research experience certificates, application fee receipt, passport size photo, No Objection Certificate (if applicable), category certificate (if applicable), and supporting documents for research/publications or relevant experience.