Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History
(South India Centre of Wildlife
Institute of India)
Moongilpallam, Anaikatty (PO), Coimbatore – 641108, Tamil Nadu
Advt. No. SACON/RES/RCTMT/ADVT-01/2025
Vacancy for Research Personnel in various projects
Application deadline: 07-03-2025
Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON),South India Centre of Wildlife Institute of India (WII)under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, wishes to engage the following research personnel (Indian Nationals only) on purely temporary basis. Interested candidates may apply online at http://www.sacon.in/careers/. Details of the vacancies and application procedures are given below.
Project Title:
ASSESSING THE COMMUNITY PATTERNS OF BIRDS AND SMALL MAMMALS IN RIPARIAN
ZONES WITHIN THE LAND-USE MATRIX IN THE NILGIRIS
[PI – Dr. Riddhika Ramesh]
JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW
No. of Positions: ONE
(1)
Duration: Three
years
Essential Qualifications:
i) Post-Graduate degree
(M.Sc.) or its equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks
in life sciences or environmental sciences (Zoology/ Wildlife Biology/ Wildlife Science/ Forestry/ Conservation
Biology/ Biodiversity Studies/ Ecological Sciences/ Environmental Studies or
any other allied disciplines) from a recognized university, AND
ii) Qualification in National
Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant
Professorship) or GATE.
Note: Non-NET/GATE
candidates, if selected, will be offered Project Associate-I position as per
CSIR/ANRF norms.
Desirable Qualifications: i) Competence in field identification of Indian birds and small mammals; ii) research experience/internship with ecological studies and surveys; iii) ability to conduct field surveys independently; iv) proficiency in data analysis and R programming; v) good communication and interpersonal skills; vi) proficiency in English and Tamil.
Upper Age Limit as on xx-March-2025: 28 years
Monthly Emoluments: Rs.37,000 + HRA for Junior Research Fellow (for NET/GATE qualified candidates) and Rs. 30,000 + HRA for Project Associate-I (for non-NET/GATE qualified candidates). Emoluments likely to be enhanced after two years based on performance review (as per CSIR rules).
Description of Work: Selected person will be expected i) to travel extensively in the Nilgiri landscape of the Western Ghats in southern India, ii) to conduct intensive field work along riparian habitats to collect data on bird and small mammal surveys on foot and through camera-traps, iii) to collect data on weather parameters through installation of temperature/humidity data loggers, and iv) to assist the Project Investigator in data analysis, report writing, and other institutional activities.
2.Project Title: MONITORING FRESHWATER FISH POPULATION IN WESTERN GHATS LANDSCAPES WITH REFERENCE TO THE CHANGING CLIMATIC VARIABLES
[PI – Dr. Vidyadhar Atkore]
PROJECT ASSOCIATE-I
No. of Positions: ONE (1)
Duration: One year
Essential Qualifications: Post-Graduate degree (M.Sc.) or its equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks in life sciences or environmental sciences (Zoology/ Wildlife Biology/ Wildlife Science/ Forestry/ Conservation Biology/ Biodiversity Studies/ Ecological Sciences/ Environmental Studies or any other allied disciplines) from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualifications: i) Competence in field identification of freshwater fishes and sampling techniques; ii) research experience/internship with ecological studies and surveys; iii) ability to conduct field surveys independently; iv) proficiency in data analysis and R programming; v) good communication and interpersonal skills; vi) proficiency in English and Tamil/Kannada.
Upper Age Limit as on xx-March-2025: 35 years
Monthly Emoluments: Rs.37,000 + HRA for CSIR-UGC NET (Lectureship)/GATE qualified candidates and Rs. 30,000 + HRA for non-NET/GATE qualified candidates. Description of Work: Selected person will be expected i) to conduct intensive field work along rivers and riparian habitats in the Western Ghats landscape of southern India, ii) to collect data on freshwater fish populations, habitat quality, water parameters, and stream flow, and iii) to assist the Project Investigator in data analysis, report writing, and other institutional activities.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates, who fulfil the required essential qualification(s) may fill in and submit the Online Application form available at SACON website. (http://www.sacon.in/careers/) latest by 07-March-2025.
The application form should be filled and submitted online along with self-attested scanned PDF copies of all supporting documents and testimonials such as copies of certificates, mark lists and testimonials of essential and desirable qualifications, research experience, date of birth, community, extracurricular activities etc. uploaded. [Please do NOT send hard copies of application forms and attachments].
Only the shortlisted candidates will be invited for the Online Interview through which the final selection of candidates will be made. Details of the Interview, including the exact date, time and online link, will be individually intimated to the shortlisted candidates by email.
If selected, all original documents in support of qualifications, age, experience etc. should be produced by the candidate for verification before joining SACON. The hard copies of the filled-in application form along with self-attested true copies of all supporting documents should also be submitted at the time of joining.
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
Candidates applying for the above positions should possess all the Essential Qualifications (with originals of supporting documents) as on the date of application deadline.
A candidate can apply for a maximum of two positions only. Candidates applying for two positions should submit SEPARATE sets of applications and attachments.
The upper age limit may be relaxed as per the Government of India norms [up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Physically Handicapped categories and female applicants, whereas up to 3 years in the case of OBC candidates].
Selected candidates will be provided with hostel accommodation at SACON as per availability. Other allowances and benefits to the research personnel will be admissible as per the rules.
Canvassing in any form is liable to rejection of the candidature.
Incomplete applications and applications submitted after the stipulated deadline will not be considered. Applications not received in the prescribed format and/or without supporting documents for essential qualifications/experience are also liable for rejection.
Research Coordinator
Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History
