Scientist jobs in Kerala Forest Research Institute March-2012

Jobs in Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI)
(An Institution under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment)
Peechi - 680653, Thrissur, Kerala

Scientist-B : 12 post, pay Scale : Rs. 15600-39100 + grade pay Rs. 5400/- , Age : 35 years
Scientist-E1 : 05 posts, Pay Scale :  Rs. 15600-39100 + grade pay Rs. 7600/-, Age : 40 years

Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) invite dynamic and talented Scientists who are actively pursuing research in selected disciplines :

Post-01  :  Scientist-B (Tree Physiology)
Qualifications  :  1.  M.Sc  in  Botany/Forestry with specialization in Plant Physiology
2. Ph.D in any one of the above subjects with specialization in Plant Physiology
Desirable  :  Research experience in tree physiology in relation to climate change stress

Post-02  :  Scientist-B (Silviculture)
Qualifications  :  1. M.Sc in Forestry/Natural Resource Management
2. Ph.D in Forestry with specialization in any one of the areas specified (Silviculture/Forest Mensuration & Management/Natural Resource Management/Natural Forest Management/Urban Forestry/Restoration Forestry)
Desirable  :  Research experience in silviculture in relation to natural resource management/restoration forestry

Post-03  :  Scientist-B (Forest Ecology)
Qualifications  :  1. M.Sc in Botany/Plant Ecology/Forestry
2. Ph.D in any one the above subjects with specialization in Plant Ecology
Desirable  :  Research  experience in ecosystem dynamics/climate change/Modeling

Post-04  :  Scientist-B (Wood Science)
Qualifications  :  1. M.Sc in Wood Science & Technology/Forestry/Botany
2. Ph.D in any one of the above subjects with specialization in Wood Science & Technology
Desirable  :  Research experience in timber characterization/timber engineering/wood preservation
  
Post-05  :  Scientist-B (Statistics)
Qualifications  :  1. M.Sc in Statistics
2. Ph.D in Statistics/Biostatistics/Genetical Statistics/Design of Experiments/Econometrics
Desirable  :  Research experience in  statistical experimental design in forestry

Post-06  :  Scientist-B (Forest Entomology)
Qualifications    1. M.Sc in Zoology with specialization in Entomology
2. Ph.D in Zoology with specialization in Entomology
Desirable  :  Research experience in forest entomology

Post-07  :  Scientist-B (Soil Science)
Qualifications    1.  M.Sc (Agriculture) with specialization in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
2. Ph.D in Soil Science or Agricultural Chemistry
Desirable  :  Research experience in ecohydrology/soil conservation in forest habitats

Post-08  :  Scientist-B (GIS)
Qualifications    1. M.Sc in any branch of Science
2. Ph.D in any branch of Science with specialization in GIS
Desirable  :  Research experience in Web and Open GIS

Post-09  :  Scientist-B (Forest Protection)
Qualifications    1. M.Sc in Botany/Zoology/Agriculture/Environmental Science/Forestry
2. Ph.D in any of the above subjects with specialization in invasive alien species studies
Desirable  :  Research experience in ecology and control of invasive alien species

Post-10  :  Scientist-B (Ecophysiology)
Qualifications    1. M.Sc in Botany/Forestry/Environmental Science
2. Ph.D in any one of the above subjects with specialization in ecophysiology
Desirable  :  Research  experience  in ecophysiology of natural and planted forests

Post-11  :  Scientist-B (Landscape Ecology)
Qualifications    1. M.Sc in Botany/Forestry/Environmental Science
2. Ph.D in any one of the above subjects with specialization in Landscape Ecology
Desirable  :  Research experience in landscape level analysis of ecosystems, biotopes or ecological units

Post-12  :  Scientist-B (Forest Biotechnology)
Qualifications    1. M.Sc in Biotechnology/any branch of life science
2. Ph.D in a field of biotechnology with special relevance to forestry
Desirable  :  Research experience in application of molecular methods in biodiversity studies

Post-13  :  Scientist-E1 (Genetics & Tree Breeding)
Qualifications    1.  M.Sc  in Plant Genetics and Plant Breeding / Botany / Forestry
2. Ph.D in any one of the above subjects with specialization in Genetics & Tree Breeding
3. Five years post doctoral experience in breeding systems, reproductive biology and conservation

Post-14  :  Scientist-E1 (Remote Sensing)
Qualifications    1. M.Sc in Biological Science
2. Ph.D in any branch of  Biological Science with specialization in Remote Sensing
3. Five years post doctoral experience in remote sensing in relation to forestry/landscape ecology

Post-15  :  Scientist-E1 (Forest Botany)
Qualifications    1. M.Sc in Botany
2. Ph.D in Systematics of lower groups of plants
Desirable  :  Five years post doctoral experience in the ecology and diversity of lower groups of plants

Post-16  :  Scientist-E1 (Wildlife Biology)
Qualifications    1. M.Sc in Zoology/Wildlife Biology/Ecology/Forestry
2. Ph.D in any one of the above subjects with specialization in Vertebrate ecology / Wildlife conservation
3. Five years post doctoral experience in Vertebrate ecology/Wildlife genetics

Post-17  :  Scientist-E1 (Forest Pathology)
Qualifications    1. M.Sc in Botany / Mycology / Plant Pathology / Agriculture
2. Ph.D in any one of the above subjects with specialization in Mycology/Plant Pathology
3. Five years post doctoral experience in Mycology in relation to natural ecosystems and tree diseases

How to Apply : Eligible candidates may apply in the prescribed format. Application along with copies of certificates must reach the Registrar, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi - 680 653, Thrissur, Kerala, India on or before 10/04/2012.

Please view http://www.kfri.org/main/scientis-vaccancy.pdf for details and application format is available at http://www.kfri.org/main/Application%20Format%20for%20scientists.doc

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