Senior Project Associate- Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

About the Organization:

Established in 1982, Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is an internationally acclaimed Institution, which offers training program, 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.

Job Description:

• Conduct field surveys on Ganges River dolphins, collecting ecological data, monitoring river dynamics, conducting biodiversity assessment, data analysis, and technical reporting.

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• The candidate must be capable of systematically sampling water, sediments, and biota in remote riverine habitats, using different extraction techniques and managing analytical data for ecological risk assessment.

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• Candidates will carry out and assist in molecular biology aspects related to the conservation of Ganges River dolphins and associated fauna and their prey in general, data analysis, and report writing under the supervision of Project Scientists and Investigators

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• Develop and manage GIS databases for Ganges River Dolphin habitat monitoring. Conduct spatial analysis of riverine ecosystems using GIS and remote sensing tools. Prepare high- resolution habitat maps and assess changes in river morphology, sandbars, and water flow dynamics.

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• Candidate will implement project activities, maintenance of data, carry out administrative work related to office management for the project and will support the field activities.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience:

• Four years Bachelor's Degree (4 year B.Sc. degree as per National Education Policy) in Natural or Agricultural Sciences or equivalent from recognized Institute/ University AND four years' experience (after obtaining required degree) in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organisations and scientific activities and services

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• Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences/ BVSC/ BPharm or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognised University or equivalent, AND four years' experience (after obtaining required degree) in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organisations and scientific activities and services

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• Master's Degree in Engineering & Technology from a recognised university or equivalent, AND two years' experience (after obtaining required degree) in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organisations and scientific activities and services.

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• Master’s Degree in Economics with certificate and diploma in computer with at least 5 years of experience (after obtaining required degree) in office work or management.

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• Doctoral Degree in Science/Engineering /Technology/ Pharma /MD/ Master of Surgery from a recognised University or equivalent

Desirable Qualification(s)

• Candidates with prior experience working on Ganges River dolphins in freshwater river systems are preferred. They should be capable of leading rigorous surveys and fieldwork in remote dolphin habitats with limited logistical support. Research publications in peer-reviewed national/ international journals.

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• They should have sound knowledge of various sampling techniques for water, sediments, and biota and proficiency in using ecotoxicology-related analytical instruments (e.g., GC- MS, LC-MS/MS, AAS, ICP-MS). Research publications in peer- reviewed national/ international journals. OR Candidates with prior experience in DNA extraction, PCR analysis, and analysis of genetic data, especially sequence and microsatellite. Research publications in peer-reviewed national/ international journals.

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•  Candidates with previous experience in GIS/RS software such as ERDAS Imagine, QGIS & ArcGIS, strong modelling and data analytics skills will be preferred. Research publications in peer- reviewed national/ international journals.

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• Knowledge of MS Office & MS Excel. Experience in handling all the project management work.

How to apply

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