The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a premier national autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment,
Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, in the field of teaching, training and research. The WII wishes to engage 11 research personnel viz.
, 02–Project Biologists, 01–Research Associate, 01–Senior Research
Fellow, 01–Project Assistant, 01–Project Fellow and 05–Junior Research Fellows ( Indian national only ) through a walk-in-interview on Monday, 24 th
August 2015 . The details of the available positions along with essential and desirable qualifications, terms and conditions and how to apply are given below:
Project Title, details of position and duration
Essential
Qualification
Monitoring of re-introduced tigers in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan.
(01 – Project Biologist)
Duration: Up to March, 2018.
Masters’ Degree in Wildlife Science/ Environmental Science/Environment Management/
Ecology/ Forestry/Zoology with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized
University.
Desirable
Qualification
Research experience in radio-telemetry, vegetation quantification and animal census techniques.
Description of
Work
Project Title, details of position and duration
The project aims to monitor re-introduced tigers in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan.
Understanding metapopulation dynamics of tigers in the Terai Arc landscape,
India.
(01 – Project Biologist)
Duration: Three years
Essential
Qualification
Masters’ Degree in Biological Sciences/Zoology/Life Science/Genetics/Biotechnology/
Molecular Biology with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized
University.
Desirable
Qualification
Experience of molecular work with non-invasive samples (Feces, Hair etc.) is desirable.
Good writing, communication skills and ability to work with team are required.
Theoretical understanding of population and conservation genetics will be important.
Knowledge of basic population genetic analysis is an added advantage.
Description of
Work
This study provides a unique opportunity to combine fieldwork and laboratory work to study metapopulation dynamics of tigers in the Terai Arc landscape, India. The candidate is required to learn from both field as well as lab techniques to understand social dynamics of solitary large carnivores in the Terai region.
The student is expected to spend 60% of the time in the lab to conduct the molecular work and data analysis, with about 40% of the time in the field to collect samples and associated data.
Project Title, details of position and duration
Population Genetic Structure of Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragus hylocrius) in Western
Ghats, India: Conservation and Forensic Implications.
(01 – Research Associate)
Duration: Three years
Essential
Qualification
Ph.D. in Life Science (Biotechnology/Animal Genetics/Conservation Genetics/Molecular
Biology) from a recognized University.

Desirable
Qualification
Description of
Work
Project Title, details of position and duration
Essential
Qualification
Desirable
Qualification
Description of
Work
Project Title, details of position and duration
Essential
Qualification
Desirable
Qualification
Description of
Work
Project Title, details of position and duration
Essential
Qualification
Desirable
Qualification
Description of
Work
Knowledge and experience in bioinformatics and working experience in conservation genetics.
Required to undertake DNA extraction, PCR amplification, use of mtDNA and nuclear markers in population genetics and work assigned by the Principal Investigator(s) of the project.
Population Genetic Structure of Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragus hylocrius) in Western
Ghats, India: Conservation and Forensic Implications.
(01 – Senior Research Fellow)
Duration: Three years
Masters’ Degree in Zoology/Wildlife Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University and at least 2 years research experience after Post-
Graduation.
Working experience of GIS, knowledge of different software used in the field of wildlife science such as Distance, Capture, Mark etc.
Required to undertake surveys for Nilgiri Tahr in Tamil Nadu and Kerala for population in relation to habitats.
Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Livelihood Improvement (BCRLIP) – Bird
Component.
(01 – Project Assistant)
Duration: Up to September 2017
Masters’ Degree in Wildlife Science/Zoology/Botany/Life Science/Biological Sciences/
Environmental Sciences with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized
University.
Candidates with prior experience of working on birds, or have carried out field surveys involving population estimation and or ecological studies on other wildlife species.
This study will involve carrying out field surveys for galliform birds in the Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Galliform birds will be used as indicators to assess habitat quality in the region. The project assistant is expected to be highly motivated and have the ability to work in harsh environments that will involve extensive trekking to different sites in mountainous terrain.
Tiger Reintroduction and Recovery Programme in Panna Tiger Reserve and the
Landscape Complex, Madhya Pradesh: Phase II
(01 – Project Fellow)
Duration: Up to March 2020
Masters’ Degree in Wildlife Science/Botany/Zoology/ Forestry/Life Science/Agriculture/
Environmental Sciences/Biological Sciences/Veterinary Science/Geography/Geoinformatics/Social Science/Statistics with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
Experience in (a) Spatial analysis using Remote Sensing and GIS tools; (b)
Conservation genetics and endocrinology; (c) Nutrient analyses; (d) data management and statistical analyses.
The researcher will manage database and undertake population viability and spatial prioritization analyses. Collect and analyze biological samples for endocrinology; conservation genetics and nutrient analyses. Periodic report compilation including mapping of current events.
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Project Title, details of position and duration
Essential
Qualification
Desirable
Qualification
Description of
Work
Project Title, details of position and duration
Essential
Qualification
Desirable
Qualification
Description of
Work
Project Title, details of position and duration
Essential
Qualification
Desirable
Qualification
Description of
Work
Mapping Landuse/Landcover patterns in Aravallis, Haryana with reference to status of key wildlife species.
(02 – Junior Research Fellows)
Duration: One year
Masters’ Degree in Wildlife Biology/Zoology/Forestry/Environmental Science/Life
Science/Geo-Informatics with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized
University. i. Field research experience in wildlife survey and knowledge in statistical analysis and GIS. ii. Candidates with strong physical and mental abilities and a keen desire to carryout field work with minimum logistics support.
The project aims to collect information on landuse/landcover patterns of the Aravallis in
Haryana State and conduct occupancy based survey for leopard and other key species.
Population Estimation and Home Site Selection by Wolves in Human Dominated
Landscapes of Maharashtra, India.
(01 – Junior Research Fellows)
Duration: One year
Masters’ Degree in Wildlife Biology/Zoology/Forestry/Environmental Science/Life
Science/Geo-Informatics with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized
University. i. Field research experience in wildlife survey and knowledge in statistical analysis and GIS. ii. Candidates with strong physical and mental abilities and a keen desire to carryout field work with minimum logistics support.
The aim of this study is to gain insights into the underlying mechanisms driving home site selection by wolves during the breeding period and to examine individual variation in howl acoustic structure to identify individual wolves.
Studying the dispersal of Tigers across the eastern Vidarbha Landscape (EVL)
Maharashtra, India.
(02 – Junior Research Fellows)
Duration: Two years
Masters’ Degree in Wildlife Biology/Zoology/Forestry/Environmental Science/Life
Science/Geo-Informatics with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized
University. i. Field research experience in wildlife survey and knowledge in statistical analysis and GIS. ii. Candidates with strong physical and mental abilities and a keen desire to carryout field work with minimum logistics support.
To project envisages to collar 15–20 tigers from the PA’s of Eastern Vidarbha
Landscape to study dispersal pattern.
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GENERALTERMS & CONDITIONS
1.
A candidate shall be allowed to submit duly filled-in application form(s) for a maximum of two advertised positions subject to his/her fulfilling the essential qualifications for the advertised positions.
2.
Qualified candidates of UGC/CSIR/ICAR/WII-NET for JRFship and GATE qualified candidates for the award of JRFship in the discipline ‘Ecology and Evolution’ qualified candidate shall only be eligible to apply for the advertised JRF position.
3.
Candidates appearing for the advertised positions of Project Biologist/Research Associate/Senior
Research Fellow/Project Assistant/Project Fellow/Junior Research Fellow should posses the Essential
Qualification as per the details given against each position.
4.
Age criteria and monthly fellowship of the advertised positions are as follows:
S. No. Position Advertised
1.
Project Biologist
(Monitoring of reintroduced tigers in
Sariska Tiger
Reserve, Rajasthan)
2.
Project Biologist
(Understanding metapopulation dynamics of tigers in the Terai Arc landscape, India)
3.
Research Associate
Age Limit
(As on the date of walk-in-interview)
Shall not be more than 28 years
Age relaxation
(if any)
The upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to
SC/ST/OBC/Women and
Physically Challenged applicants.
Shall not be more than 30 years
The upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to
SC/ST/OBC/Women and
Physically Challenged applicants.
Monthly Fellowship
Rs. 14,000/-
+
HRA as applicable and Field allowance of
Rs. 2,000/- per month, while in field.
Rs. 25,000/-
+
HRA as applicable.
5.
Project Assistant
6.
Project Fellow
Shall not be more than 40 years
4.
Senior Research Fellow Shall not be more than 32 years
Shall not be more than 28 years
Shall not be more than 30 years
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Age limit is relaxable by five years for candidates belonging to
SC/ST/OBC/Women and
Physically Challenged applicants.
The upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to
SC/ST/OBC/Women and
Physically Challenged applicants.
Age limit is relaxable by five years for candidates belonging to
SC/ST/OBC/Women and
Physically Challenged applicants.
The upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to
Rs. 36,000/-
+
HRA as applicable.
Rs. 28,000/- consolidated per month shall be paid to the
Qualified candidates of
UGC/CSIR/ICAR/ WII-
NET for JRFship and
GATE qualified candidates for the award of JRFship in the discipline ‘Ecology and
Evolution’.
Rs. 12,000/-
+
HRA as applicable.
OR
Qualified candidates of
UGC/CSIR/ICAR/ WII-
NET for JRFship and
GATE qualified candidates for the award of JRFship in the discipline ‘Ecology and
Evolution’ qualified candidate shall be paid
Rs. 25,000/- consolidated per month.
Rs. 16,000/-
+
HRA as applicable.

S. No.
7.
Position Advertised
Junior Research Fellow
Age Limit
(As on the date of walk-in-interview)
Shall not be more than 28 years
Age relaxation
(if any)
SC/ST/OBC/Women and
Physically Challenged applicants.
The upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging
SC/ST/OBC/Women
Physically Challenged applicants. to and
Monthly Fellowship
Qualified candidates of
UGC/CSIR/ICAR/ WII-
NET for JRFship and
GATE qualified candidates for the award of JRFship in the discipline ‘Ecology and
Evolution’ qualified candidate shall be paid
Rs. 25,000/- consolidated per month.
Rs. 25,000/- consolidated per month shall be paid to the
Qualified candidates of
UGC/CSIR/ICAR/ WII-
NET for JRFship and
GATE qualified candidates for the award of JRFship in the discipline ‘Ecology and
Evolution’.
5.
Selected candidate(s) will be engaged initially for a period mentioned against each advertised position.
Subsequently his/her tenure may be extended depending upon the exigencies of work at sole discretion of the Institute and satisfactory performance of the candidate.
6.
Candidate(s) may be allowed hostel accommodation at the institute, as per availability. Where the hostel accommodation is not possible, house rent allowance (HRA) will be paid as per the rules of the
Institute. Other allowances and benefits to the research personnel would be admissible as per the rules.
7.
The selection of the candidate(s) will be based on the interview to be held on Monday, 24 th
August
2015 at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. The registrations of the candidates for the advertised positions will be done from 09:00 to 10:00hrs on 24 th
August 2015 at WII . Late entrants after the stipulated time as mentioned above for registration will not be entertained, in any case.
8.
Canvassing in any form is liable to rejection of the candidature.
9.
Candidate(s) 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 for document verification. Applications without enclosures and/or incomplete in any respect shall be rejected.
10.
The Institute will not provide accommodation for candidates appearing for the interview.
11.
The application form can be downloaded from the link www.wii.gov.in
12.
The Director, WII reserves the right to reject any candidature in view of incomplete information provided by the candidate or for any other reason.
- Research Coordinator
Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun
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(Project Biologist/Research Associate/Senior Research Fellow/Project Assistant/
Project Fellow/Junior Research Fellow)
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Category: General/SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped, please indicate _______________________
1.
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A.
Present Postal Address with Pin Code
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Date of birth _______________________ Age in years
(as on 24.10.2015)
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If belonging to SC/ST/OBC, state name of the Caste/Tribe___________________________.
A photo copy of the original caste certificate issued by competent authorities may be attached.
(a) Academic Achievements:
Examination
Passed
Bachelor’s Degree
Year University Subject Percentage of marks obtained
Master’s Degree
Ph.D. Degree
(In case of Research
Associate)
(b) Creative Achievement (State briefly your bio data as research worker/giving details of research papers, participation in Seminar, Symposium, Conference, etc.).
Furnish this information in a separate sheet.

5.
Have you received any scholarship/fellowship before applying for this award? (If so, please give its source, value, period and details of work done under that award) ___________________
Name of the Scholarship Awarding Agency Period Amount
From To
6.
Employment held so far (up to date):
Name of the Employer Position held Period
From To
Emoluments per month
7.
Candidate passed UGC/CSIR/ICAR/WII NET for JRFship and GATE qualified candidates for the award of JRFship in the discipline ‘Ecology and Evolution’ should provide details.
8.
Research publications, title of the publication, year of publication, journal, etc., may be indicated
(reprints may be enclosed) . Details may be given in a separate sheet.
9.
Seminar/Symposium/Workshop/Conference attended (Documentary proof(s) may be enclosed) .
10.
Extracurricular activities. (Details may be given in a separate sheet) .
11.
National Parks, Sanctuaries & Forest areas visited, and a paragraph on self interest in the field of
Wildlife Conservation & Research (attach a separate sheet) .
12. Name, Complete Postal Address and Phone Number of three referees should be given below.
Also attach separately testimonials obtained from any two referees:
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13.
Certified that information furnished above are correct to the best of my knowledge.
Place: Date: (Signature of the Applicant)
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