A walk-in-interview will be held at Institute of Wood Science & Technology, P.O. Malleswaram, Bengaluru on 2nd March 2020 at 11.00 A.M. for the positions of Junior Project Fellows and Project Assistants in the following research projects purely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project period. Interested and eligible candidates are requested to attend the walk-in- interview.
| Sl. No | Details of the Project | No. of posts | Essential and Desirable Qualification | Duration of the project | Emoluments |
| JUNIOR PROJECT FELLOW | |||||
| 1 | Dalbergia latifolia (AICRP-ICFRE- Dalbergia latifolia) PI: Dr. T.N. Manohar, Sci-E | 01 | Essential: First Class M.Sc. (Agriculture/Forestry/ Botany) | 5 years | Rs.16,000/- per month + HRA as admissible |
| 2 | National Program for Conservation and Development of FGR (Project Component–C: FGR Seed germplasm storage (AICRP-ICFRE-FGR) PI: N. Ravi, Scientist-E | 01 | Essential: First class M.Sc. with Agriculture/ Forestry/Life sciences | 3 years | Rs.16,000/- per month + HRA as admissible |
| 3 | Development of superior bio- fertilizer for enhanced plant productivity (AICRP-Biofertilizer) PI: Dr. A. Muthukumar, Sci-E | 01 | Essential: First Class M.Sc. (Agriculture/ Forestry/Botany) Desirable: First class in Plant Pathology/ Agricultural Microbiology | 5 years | Rs.16,000/- per month + HRA |
| 4 | 1 (a)Selection, evaluation and deployment of CPCs/ clones, establishment of rhizome banks and production of improved planting stock (AICRP – ICFRE- Bamboo) PI: Dr. M.V.Durai, Sci-C | 01 | First class M.Sc. in Life Science | 5 years | Rs.16,000/- per month + HRA as admissible |
| 5 | Preparation of Forest soil health card and strengthening of soil lab (AICRP – ICFRE – Soil Health Card) PI: Dr. M.V. Durai, Sci-C | 01 | First class in M.Sc. (Forestry/ Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Environmental Science) specialization in Soil Science and Chemistry or First class in M.Sc. (Chemistry/Organic Chemistry) | 5 years | Rs.16,000/- per month + HRA as admissible |
| 6 | AICRP-FGR: Component A: Documentation of FGR (ICFRE- CAMPA) PI: Mrs. Tresa Hamalton, Sci-C | 01 | Essential: First Class M.Sc/B.E./B.Tech in Geo- informatics/Remote sensing & GIS OR First Class M.Sc. in Science subject with PG Diploma in Geo-informatics/ Remote Sensing & GIS OR First Class M.Sc. in any Science subject with Geo-informatics/ Remote Sensing & GIS as one of the paper OR First Class M.Sc. in any Science subject with minimum 6 months specialized training in Geo- informatics/ Remote Sensing & GIS Desirable: Hands on experience in | 2 years | Rs.16,000/- per month + HRA as admissible |
| any mapping software | |||||
| 7 | AICRP-FGR: Component D: FGR Characterization (ICFRE- CAMPA) PI: Mrs. Tresa Hamalton, Sci-C | 01 | Essential: First Class M.Sc/B.Tech in Biotechnology/ Genetics/Botany Desirable: Work experience in morphological/molecular characterization of plants | 4 years | Rs.16,000/- per month + HRA as admissible |
| 8 | Assessment of demand and supply of timber fuel wood and fodder in India (AICRP #12- ICFRE) PI: Dr. Ritesh Tailor, Sci-C | 01 | First Class M.Sc. in Forestry/Agriculture with good knowledge of statistics | 3 years | Rs.16,000/- per month + HRA as admissible |
| 9 | Valuation of forests for GDP, Green GDP and payment of eco- system goods and services (AICRP # 13-ICFRE) PI: Dr. Ritesh Tailor, Sci-C | 01 | First Class Master’s degree in Forest Economics/Economics/ Forestry Statistics with working knowledge on related fields, Data analysis, RS & GIS | 4 years | Rs.16,000/- per month + HRA as admissible |
PROJECT ASSISTANT
| 1 | Preparation of Forest soil health card and strengthening of soil lab (AICRP – ICFRE – Soil Health Card) PI: Dr. M.V. Durai, Sci-C | 01 | Graduate in Life Sciences | Five years | Rs.15,500/- consolidated |
| 2 | Extension, Technology transfer and Capacity building (AICRP – ICFRE – Bamboo) PI: Mrs. P.R. Triveni, CTO | 01 | Degree in Life Sciences | Five years | Rs.15,500/- consolidated |
| 3 | Wood-Plastic Composites- Performance, Sustainability, Environmental Impacts and Life cycle assessment. PI: Dr. S.S. Chauhan, Sci-G | 01 | B.Sc. (PCM) | March 2021 | Rs.15,500/- consolidated |
| 4 | Development of integrated pest and disease management practices for the cultivating Medicinal plants in Karnataka (NMPB) PI: Dr. R. Sundararaj, Sci-G | 01 | Masters degree in Zoology with Entomology as one subject or Master degree in any branch of Life Science and having minimum one year of experience in assisting entomological research | Upto 31-05- 2020 | Rs. 16,000/- consolidated |
Terms and Conditions:
- The upper age limit for JPFs is 28 years as on the date of interview i.e. on 2nd March 2020 (Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/Women/Physically Handicapped and OBC candidates).
- Candidates should submit their bio-data in person, while attending the interview, from 9.30 AM to 11.00 AM. The registration process will be closed by the above specified time on the date of walk-in-interview.
- The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- If at any time, in the opinion of the Director of the Institute you are found neglectful or unable to carry out research or guilty of conduct unbecoming of fellowship holder, the Director shall have the power to terminate your fellowship at any time without notice.
- The position can also be terminated at any time by the Director without assigning any reason or earlier depending on the performance of the candidates.
- Recruitment for the above temporary positions is governed by rules of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education and does not guarantee subsequent employment in any Institutes under the Council.
- Candidates should bring original testimonials on date of birth, educational qualification and community certificate for verification. Attested copies of the same are to be attached with bio-data form while appearing for the interview. Candidates without Provisional Certificate/Degree Certificate awarded by the Universities will not be permitted to attend the interview.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.