Job Opening: Research Associate (RA) at Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)

Organization:

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India

Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)

Project Title:

Hematophagous biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Ecological, molecular aspects, and association with human and livestock

Funding Agency:

Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), DST, Govt. of India

Position Type:

Temporary (Initially for one year; extendable based on performance and funding)

Vacancy Details

Post Name No. of Posts Place of Posting Remuneration

Research Associate (RA) 1 ZSI Headquarters, Kolkata ₹47,000/month + HRA as per rules

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

• PhD in Zoology/Life Sciences from a recognized university in India.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Research experience supported by publications in:

1. Taxonomy of Diptera

2. Ecological modeling

3. DNA barcoding

4. Mitogenomics

Age Limit:

• Maximum 35 years as of 17-01-2025.

• Relaxation of up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Physically Handicapped candidates as per Government of India rules.

Key Details

Date & Time of Walk-in Interview:

17th January 2025 at 11:00 AM

Venue:

Zoological Survey of India,

“M” Block, New Alipore,

Kolkata – 700053, West Bengal

Contact Information:

• Phone: 033-2400-6893

• Email: hoo@zsi.gov.in

• Website: www.zsi.gov.in

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