Scientist A - Botanist Bombay Natural History Society, Mumbai invites application for engaging Scientist A- Botanist Essential and Desirable qualifications are as follows: 1 . 2 2 . 3 3 .
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Task Description
Scientist A - Botanist
Emoluments Duration
Rs. 30,000 CTS plus Health and Accident insurance policy. Initially for one year.
Type of engagement Essential Qualification
Purely on contractual basis 1. Post Graduate Degree in Botany with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized university. 2. Minimum 2 years’ experience of research in any of the following branches: Angiosperms/ Gymnosperms /Algae/Fungi/Lichens/Bryophytes/Pteridophytes/ Horticulture/Arboriculture/Forestry/Ecology & Environment/Economic Botany 3. Experience of plant collection in the field and knowledge of herbarium methodology and preservation of liquid and carpological collections/ tissue culture, ex – situ and in – situ conservation 4. Candidates applying for the post must have a sound knowledge of plant identification, ecological data collections methods and data analysis. 1. Experience in intensive field work, data collection and analysis. 2. Candidate must have very strong scientific temperament and sound knowledge of statistics/GIS 3. Good writing and communication skills. 1. Work as a team member on various BNHS projects 2. Must be able to undertake extensive field work 3. Candidate must be able to write and submit quality research projects to various funding agencies. Up to 30 years
6 Age Limit . 8 Other . General Instructions
Selected candidates will be posted in Mumbai and need to undertake field work as per the societies requirement.
1. Interested candidates can send their application via email or post with a detailed CV within 10 days by giving two references at HR Dept. Bombay Natural History Society, Hornbill House, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Road, Opp. Lion Gate, Mumbai – 400001 Tel. 22821811. Email: hr@bnhs.org