Govt Biodiversity Board Research Fellow Job Openings

ODISHA BIODIVERSITY BOARD

Regional Plant Resource Centre Campus Ekamrakanan, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar-15, Odisha Forest & Environment Dept., Govt. of Odisha Tel No.0674-2552006 Email: msobb@rediffmail.com www.odishasbb.nic.in F. No. 111/ OBB/2019/3539

Date: 14.10.19

WALK-IN INTERVIEW FOR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWS Interested candidates fulfilling the required eligibility criteria may attend a walk-in interview on 28th October 2019 at 10.00 AM in the office of Odisha Biodiversity Board, Regional Plant Resource Centre Campus, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar 751015 for filling up of temporary positions of JRFs (Botany-2 and Zoology-1) and Field Assistant (one) under various time bound research projects. The selected candidates will be engaged to undertake biodiversity inventories in the following projects to be carried out in wildlife sanctuaries, protected areas and other habitats of Odisha.

1. Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary, Angul 2. Inventory of biodiversity in coastal sand dunes Interested candidates should bring with them all original certificates, a bio-data along with copies of relevant documents/certificates duly self attested in support of their educational qualifications, age, research experience and other relevant documents at the time of interview.

Details can be obtained from the office between 10.00AM to 5.30PM on working days or from the website www.rprcbbsr.in or www.odishasbb.nic.in or email us to msobb@rediffmail.com.

Essential qualification: JRF (Botany and Zoology): M.Sc. in Botany/Zoology/ Life Science/ Forestry/ Environment Science/Wildlife.

Field Assistant (FA): B. Sc. in Biological Sciences/Botany/Zoology/Forestry and related experience in field work.

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Desired qualification: Preference shall be given to candidates having field experience in biodiversity inventories, fieldbased research or training on biodiversity documentation and skills to identify plants, animals and microorganisms in the field and laboratory.

Age Limit

: Not more than 35 years

Remuneration

: JRF - Rs. 12,000/- PM (consolidated) Field Assistant – Rs.6,000/- PM (consolidated)

Duration of the project

: One Year.

Terms and conditions: 1. The candidate has to visit the study site frequently to collect, identify and preserve plant/animal/microbial samples including preparation of herbarium specimens/ spirit collections. He/she has to make data compilation, analysis and report writing. In addition to the above, the JRFs and FA can be assigned any other R & E work by the Chairman/ Member Secretary of Odisha Biodiversity Board.

2. The above posts are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The engagement/ appointment of candidates shall stand terminated automatically after expiry of the project or completion of period indicated in the office order, whichever is earlier. The JRF/FA will have no claim for further temporary or permanent employment in Odisha Biodiversity Board or in State government.

3. The above age limit is relaxable for SC/SC/OBC candidates as per norms of Govt. of Odisha.

4. Member Secretary, as his discretion, may increase or decrease the number of positions and also to cancel recruitment process for all the above positions without assigning any reason thereof. The decision of the Member Secretary is final and binding on all JRFs. 5. If currently employed, the candidates have to produce no objection certificate from the current employer at the time of interview.

6. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

7. Canvassing in any form will render the candidate disqualified for the position.

Sd/MEMBER SECRETARY ODISHA BIODIVERSITY BOARD 2