Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)

Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) requires a Junior Research Fellow for a project on “Understanding Dispersal patterns in the monomorphic edible-nest swiftlet of Andaman Islands using biotechnological tools” 

Name of the position: Junior Research Fellow; Age: 28 years as on the stipulated last date for receiving applications; Duration: 3 years; Fellowship: As per DBT norms for the NET/ GATE qualified candidates or as per SACON rules; Qualification: M.Sc in Zoology / Wildlife Biology / Life Sciences/ Environmental Sciences /Ecology / any other discipline related to the subject.

Since the field work is going to be in the caves of the remote locations, it is necessary that the candidate, with dedication to work in the field for long hours, should be physically fit and have an experience of rock climbing. As the project also has the laboratory component, the candidate should be ready to learn and work in biotechnology laboratory also.

Age limit relaxation is available for ST/SC/OBC/Women/PH Candidates as per the Govt. of India Rules.

Application on plain paper in the following format should reach the Director, Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Moongilpallam, Anaikatty, Coimbatore – 641 108 (Tamil Nadu). Application received through Online will not be accepted.

(1) Name, (2) Date of Birth and Age, (3) Community, (4) Address for Communications, (5) Educational Qualifications, (6) Details of experience, if any, (7) a one-page write up on your research interest, (8) List of publications and (9) Name and contact details of two referees familiar with your work. Attested copies of the degree and community certificates and mark sheets need to be enclosed.

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Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore requires research personnel for the following time-bounded research project:

Title: “A comprehensive study of potential ecological impact of windmill farms on wildlife with special emphasis to avifauna in the selected project areas of Karnataka”

Eligibility and experience required

• Name of the Position: Junior Research Fellows (3 Nos); Age: below 28 years on the stipulated last date for receiving applications; Duration: 18 months; Fellowship: 16,000+HRA (as per SACON rules); Qualification and Experience: M.Sc., in Wildlife/Zoology/Ecology/Life Sciences and skills in ecological research preferably on mammals and birds.

• Name of the Position: Senior Research Fellow (1 No); Age: below 32 years on the stipulated last date for receiving applications; Duration: 18 months; Fellowship: 18,000+HRA (as per SACON rules); Qualification and Experience: M.Sc., in Wildlife/Zoology/Ecology/Life Sciences and skills in ecological research preferably on birds and mammals.

Age limit relaxation is available for ST/SC/OBC/Women/PH candidates as per the Govt. of India Rules.

Application on plain paper in the following format should reach the Director, Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Moongilpallam, Anaikatty, Coimbatore – 641 108 (Tamil Nadu).

Application format

(1) Name, (2) Date of Birth and Age, (3) Community, (4) Address for Communication, (5) Educational Qualifications, (6) Details of experience, if any, (7) a one-page write up on your research interest (8) List of publications and (9) Name and contact details of two Referees familiar with your work. Attested copies of the degree & community certificates, and mark sheets need to be enclosed.