Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Life Sciences at Sikkim University

About the position

Sikkim University invites applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post in Life Sciences and allied disciplines. The post is in an NMHS funded collaborative project between Sikkim University and ATREE. The project is titled "From Forests to Farms: Utilizing Sustainable Agroforestry to enhance resilience to climate change impacts and promote biodiversity conservation in the Sikkim-Darjeeling Himalaya". The Principal Investigator is Prof. Bhoj K. Acharya, Department of Zoology.

Eligibility

• First class Master's degree in Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Geography, Forestry or allied disciplines, with NET.
• Working knowledge of RS-GIS, ecological modelling, R, etc.
• Experience of working on biodiversity in mountain environment.
• Non-NET candidates can apply and will be considered as Junior Project Fellow (JPF).
• Applicants must be Indian nationals.

Fellowship / pay

• JRF: Rs.37,000/- + HRA 9% per month.
• JPF: fellowship as per the norms of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India.
• Duration: initially one year, extendable up to the end of the project, subject to annual performance review.

How to apply

1. Fill the prescribed application form given in the notice.
2. E-mail it to the PI, Prof. Bhoj K. Acharya, at nmhs2025_suatree@cus.ac.in.
3. The application must reach the PI within 21 days of publication of the advertisement.
4. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview by e-mail. No TA/DA is paid for the interview at Gangtok.