Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology, Kachchh Wanted Principal Scientist

An eminent scholar having Leadership and Management skills with Ph.D. in Marine Biology/Marine Science/Zoology/Aquatic Biology/Environmental Science from a recognized University with a minimum experience of Fifteen years after Ph.D and who can demonstrate high level of technical proficiency and proven track records in few or more areas related to Coastal and Marine Ecology and Biodiversity, Marine Environmental Monitoring and Ecological assessments, Marine Environmental Impact Assessment and Preparation of Management Plan, Aquaculture, Mangrove and Mudflat Conservation and Ecology and Marine Ecosystems. The candidate is expected to have a minimum of 15 publications in SCI/Scopus journals /books/book chapters/policy papers.

• To Implement and Manage the projects, to Lead and Manage the Division in preparation of Project reports, Proposals, conversant with the funding agencies and clients, Strengthening the Division in line with the Institute’s mandate and to work for its overall development.
• To work in a team with an exceptional ability to take efforts in raising funds from International, National, State, Local and private sources through Research, Developmental and Consultancy Projects.
• To contribute in publications in the form of Research papers/Books/Book chapters and to be conversant in statistical tools related to Ecology and Biodiversity data.
• Candidate must have a strong language skill in Hindi and English. Proficiency in Gujarati language will be an advantage.

• Candidates should provide contact details of 3 referees in the application form with whom they have worked in the last 5 years.
• Date, Time and venue of the interview will be informed to the shortlisted candidates only and No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
• The candidates must produce all original certificates at the time of interview.

Applications shall be submitted to, The Director at [email protected]
The Director,
Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology,
P.B. No. 83, Mundra Road,
Bhuj, Dist: Kachchh,
Gujarat-370001

on or before the last date of application, i.e., 21st May 2023