Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) is a leading organization in the
field of research in tropical forestry, biodiversity and bioresource
utilization. To consolidate our position and to prepare for the emerging
challenges in these areas, we invite dynamic and talented Scientists
who are actively pursuing research in selected disciplines, to join our
team. KFRI offers the CSIR scales of pay and other benefits (Scientist
B: Rs. 15600-39100 + grade pay Rs. 5,400/- and Scientist-E1 Rs.
15600-39100 + grade pay Rs. 7,600/-) to scientists.
Vacancies : Total 7 (Scientist-B - 2, Scientist- C/E1 - 5)
Post-01 : Scientist-B (Forest Protection)
Qualifications
1. M.Sc. in Botany/Zoology/Agriculture/Environmental Science/Forestry/Life Science/Microbiology
2. Ph.D. in any one of the above subjects with doctoral/post doctoral experience in studies on ecology and control of invasive alien species
Desirable : Post-doctoral experience in studies on invasive alien species
Post-02 : Scientist-B (Forest Ecology)
Qualifications
1. M.Sc. in Botany/Forestry/Environmental Science
2. Ph.D. in any one the above subjects with specialization in landscape level analysis of ecosystems/forest fragmentation/corridor studies/connectivity of forest patches/ecosystem modeling, etc. at doctoral or post-doctoral level
Desirable: Post-doctoral experience in any one of the above subject areas
Post-03 : Scientist-C/E1 (Genetics & Tree Breeding)
Qualifications
1. M.Sc. in Botany/Forestry/Genetics and Tree Breeding/Environmental Science
2. Ph.D. in any one of the above subjects with doctoral or post-doctoral experience in Genetics & Tree Breeding
3. Post doctoral experience of 2 years (for Scientist C)/5 years (for Scientist E1) in breeding systems, reproductive biology and conservation
Post-04 : Scientist-C/E1 (Remote Sensing)
Qualifications
1. M.Sc. in biological sciences
2. Ph.D. in Science with specialization in Remote Sensing
3. Post doctoral experience of 2 years (for Scientist C)/5 years (for Scientist E1) in remote sensing in relation to forestry or allied area
Post-05 : Scientist-C/E1 (Forest Botany)
Qualifications
1. M.Sc. in Botany
2. Ph.D. in Systematics of any one of the following groups of plants; Bryophytes/Pteridophytes/Lichens
3. Post doctoral experience of 2 years (for Scientist C)/5 years (for Scientist E1) in taxonomy and ecology of any one of the above mentioned groups of plants
Post-06 : Scientist-C/E1 (Wildlife Biology)
Qualifications
1. M.Sc. in Zoology/Wildlife Biology/Forestry/Ecology
2. Ph.D. in any one of the above subjects with specialization in Vertebrate ecology/Wildlife conservation/Wildlife genetics
3. Post doctoral experience of 2 years (for Scientist C)/5 years (for Scientist E1) in any one of the above areas
Post-07 : Scientist-C/E1 (Forest Pathology)
Qualifications
1. M.Sc. in Botany / Mycology / Plant Pathology / Agriculture / Microbiology / Life Science / Bioscience
2. Ph.D. in any one of the above subjects with specialization in Mycology/Plant Pathology
3. Post doctoral experience of 2 years (for Scientist C)/5 years (for Scientist E1) in Mycology/Plant Pathology in relation to natural ecosystems especially forests
Age: 35 years on the closing date of application for Scientist-B and 40 years for Scientist-E1. Age limit may be relaxed in the case of internal candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC as per the State Government Rules
