G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment & Sustainable Development Sikkim Regional Centre, Pangthang, Post Box: 24, P.O. - Gangtok, East Sikkim 737 101, India Tel: 03592-233732/237189 Applications are invited for the following purely project based temporary positions. Qualified candidates may appear for Walk-In-Interview on 27nd December, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. at the Institute Campus (GBPNIHESD), Pangthang. A copy of the bio-data may also be sent in advance to the Scientist In-Charge, G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment & Sustainable Development, Sikkim Regional Centre, Pangthang, Gangtok, East Sikkim 737101 via email (Email: dr.rajeshjoshi@gmail.com). Candidates must bring all documents, certificates, testimonials, publications/thesis/dissertation/ reports etc. in original and submit duplicate copy of the essential documents along with the application form at the time of interview. Age relaxation for SC/ST/Women/PH and OBC will be made as per Govt. of India norms. Candidates may also visit the Institute website (http://gbpihed.gov.in). No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Sl.No.1 In-House Project: "Gridded biodiversity database for conservation and development in Sikkim Himalaya (focus: woody taxa)” Position /Emoluments/Age Junior Project Fellow – 1 No. [Emoluments: @ Rs 25,000/- fixed per month + HRA(8%) for NET/JRF qualified persons @ Rs 16,000/- fixed per month + HRA(8%) for non NET qualified persons] Age: 28 years maximum
Essential qualifications First Class Master degree in Forestry/Botany/Ecology/Life Sciences/ Remote Sensing & GIS/ Environmental Sciences, etc.
Desired qualifications/experiences Preference will be given to candidates having field work experience in Himalaya region and database management.
Sl.No.2 NMHS funded Project: “Timberline and Altitudinal Gradient Ecology of Himalayas, and Human Use Sustenance in a Warming Climate” Position /Emoluments/Age Essential qualifications Desired qualifications/experiences 1. Research Associate – 1 No. Ph.D. in Forestry/Botany/Life Preference will be given to candidates having [Emoluments: @ Rs 36,000/- fixed per Sciences/ Remote Sensing & GIS/ experience in database management, and month + HRA (8%)] Environmental Sciences, etc. field work experience in Himalayan Age: 35 years maximum ecosystem. 2. Junior Project Fellow – 1 No. First Class Master degree in Preference will be given to candidates having [Emoluments: @ Rs 25,000/- fixed per Forestry/Botany/Ecology/Life experience in forest resource inventories in month + HRA(8%) for NET/JRF qualified Sciences/ Remote Sensing & GIS/ Sikkim Himalaya and knowledge in persons @ Rs 16,000/- fixed per month + Environmental Sciences, etc. identification of plant species, Data-base HRA(8%) for non NET qualified persons] management, and Remote Sensing and GIS Age: 28 years maximum Sl.No.3 NMHS funded project: Promotion of Sustainable Community Based Tourism in the Khangchendzonga Landscape: Linking Livelihoods with Nature Conservation” Position /Emoluments/Age Essential qualifications Desired qualifications/experiences Project Assistant – 1 No. High School Preference will be given to candidates having [Emoluments: @ Rs 9,000/- fixed per month] field work experience in Himalaya region. Age: 28 years maximum Sl.No.4 NMHS funded project: "Himalayan Research Fellowship Programme" Position /Emoluments/Age Junior Project Fellow – 1 No. [Emoluments: @ Rs 16,000/- fixed per month + HRA(8%) for qualified persons] Age: 28 years maximum
Essential qualifications First Class Master degree in Forestry/Botany/Ecology/Life Sciences/ Remote Sensing & GIS/ Environmental Sciences, etc.
Desired qualifications/experiences Preference will be given to candidates having experience in sustainable based tourism, organizing stakeholder’s meeting and work experience in Himalayan ecosystem.
Appointment will be made initially for one year and likely to be continued in the following years based on satisfactory progress and performance of the candidate. P.S.: Arrangement on 27th December, 2018 for travel between ‘Ranka Taxi Stand’ (Near Hangri Zack Hotel) Gangtok-Sikkim and the interview venue (Sikkim Regional Centre, Campus Pangthang) shall be made by the institute. Interested candidates may board in the institute vehicle between 8:30am to 9:45 at Ranka Taxi Stand, Gangtok.
Scientist In-Charge