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

A research centre aided by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India invites applications for the following posts.

Last Date for receipt of applications : 14th March 2011

1. Scientist (Ornithology): (Reserved for ST)
Age: below 35 years as on 1.1.2011; Scale of pay : Rs.15600 – 39100 + 6600; Essential qualification and experience: i) PhD in any branch of life sciences related to economic ornithology, applied ornithology or field ornithology, ii) Five years research experience in field ornithology or economic ornithology. Well versed in analysis and interpretation of ecological data;

2. Scientist (Wetland Ecology): (Reserved for SC)
Age: below 35 years as on 1.1.2011; Scale of pay: Rs.15600 – 39100 + 6600; Essential qualification and experience: i) PhD from a recognized university in any branch of Life / environmental Sciences, based on a problem related to the wetland plants / habitats / ecosystems; ii) 5 years research experience in wetlands, with experience on wetland habitat and species assessments, and analysis and interpretation of ecological data.

3. Scientist (Avian Physiology and Genetics): (Reserved for Physically  Handicapped)
Age : below 35 years as on 1.1.2011; Salary : Rs.15600 – 39100 + 6600; Essential qualification and experience: i) PhD in any branch of life sciences with specialization in physiology or genetics, ii) Five years research experience in avian physiology or genetics. Well versed in use of various equipment and processes in physiology and genetic research and in the analysis and interpretation of data;

4. Senior Scientist (Wetland Ecology) ; Unreserved
Age: below 40 years as on 1.1.2011; Scale of pay: Rs. 15600-39100 + 7600; Essential qualification and experience: i) PhD from a recognized university in any branch of Life Sciences, based on an ecological problem related to the wetlands; ii) 10 years research experience in wetland studies, with experience in wetland habitat and species assessments, and analysis and interpretation of ecological data.

5. Principal Scientist (Ornithology): (Reserved for SC)
Age: below 45 years as on 1.1.2011; Scale of pay: Rs. 37400-67000+8700; Essential qualification and experience: i) PhD from a recognized University in any branch of Life Sciences, based on a problem related to ornithology, conservation of birds and their habitats; ii) 15 years research experience in ornithology, habitat-bird interactions, conservation biology, species / habitat recovery programs.

Processor for Application
Application on plain paper with a biodata in the following format should reach the Director, Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Anaikatty Post, Coimbatore – 641 108 (Tamil Nadu) on or before 14th March 2011:

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