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Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) invites applications for recruitment of Junior Research Fellow

Junior Research Fellow

Job Location: M-Block New Alipore, Kolkata, 700053 West Bengal
Last Date: 17 February 2022
Employment Type: Full Time

Number of Vacancy: 1 Posts

ZSI Hiring For Junior Research Fellow Vacancies - 31000 Salary - Check More Details
ZSI Hiring For Junior Research Fellow Vacancies - 31000 Salary - Check More Details Recruitment 2022 Details
Job RoleJunior Research Fellow
Education Requirement
Total Vacancy1 Post
Job LocationsKolkata
Experience1 - 4 years
Salary31000(Per Month)
Posted on04 Feb, 2022
Last Date To Apply17 Feb, 2022

Educational Qualification: M.Sc

Experience: Please refer to official document

Skills / Eligibility

01 post of Junior Research Fellow in the project entitled "Assessment of egg parasitoid-host associations in the cultivated landscapes of West Bengal, through DNA metabarcoding and rearing, with special focus on Scelionidae (Hymenoptera: Insecta)" at the Zoological Survey of India, Head Qtrs., 'M' Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053, West Bengal, India.

1. Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow

2. No of Post: 01

3. Educational Qualification: M. Sc. in Zoology/ Entomology/ Life Sciences /or equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.

4. Desirable qualification: Relevant research experience in Zoology, taxonomy, GIS and molecular biology techniques, like DNA isolation, PCR amplificaton and also phylogenetic studies. Experience in field survey and field photography. Knowledge of local language (Bengali) desirable – since interaction with farmers and local people is essential

5. Duration: The project duration is 3 years. JRF appointment is Initially for one year, but may be extended further based on satisfactory performance of the researcher and also funding availability.

6. Place of Posting: Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), HQ, Kolkata. However, frequent travel to Pune will be essential since the molecular work will be under the supervision of the Co PI of the project, Dr. K. P Dinesh , Scientist D, Western Regional Centre ZSI, Pune-411044, Maharashtra.

7. Duties and Responsibilities:

a) Extensive and intensive field surveys across the cultivated landscapes of West Bengal to collect the host eggs, rearing a well as preservation for metabarcoding works

b) Identification of parasitic hymenoptera in general

c) Metabarcoding of host eggs and DNA barcoding of host- reared parasitic wasps

d) Description and Illustration of new taxa of parasitic wasps if any and generation of phylogenetic relationships.

Pay Scale: INR 31000(Per Month)

Age Limit: As Per Rules

Selection Procedure

1. Mode of Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email for appearing before an interview committee, to be conducted virtually through video conferencing, through short notice.

2. Interview: Online mode. Date of interview and joining link will be emailed to the short-Listed candidates

How to Apply:

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to send the duly filled application by email to [email protected] on or before 17 February 2022,


Important Dates:

Published on: 04 February 2022
Last date for application is: 17 February 2022

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