Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), an apex body in the national forestry research system, has been undertaking the holistic development of forestry research through need based planning, promoting, conducting and coordinating research, education and extension covering all aspects of forestry. The Council deals with the solution based forestry research in tune with the emerging issues in the sector, including global concerns such as climate change, conservation of biological diversity, combating desertification and sustainable management and development of resources. Topical research by the Council enhances public confidence in the ability of forest managers and researchers to successfully handle challenges related to natural resource management.

Research Associate (Sl.No 1)
PI/ Division : Dr. Hukum Singh, Sci –B, FE&CC
Name of Project : Predicting climatically suitable future habitats for the range-restricted Himalayan bird using species distribution modeling approach funded by NMHS
Essential Qualifications: Ph.D in Environment Management/ Environmental Science/Plant Physiology or First class M.Sc. in Environment Management/Environmental Science/Plant Physiology with three years research experience in above mentioned areas.
Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of Arc GIS and Remote sensing
No. of Fellowship : 01
Stipend per month Rs. : 36000/- 20% HRA (Thirty Six Thousand ) Plus 20% HRA only

Research Associate (Sl.No 2)
PI/ Division : Dr. Ashok Kumar), Scientist-F, G&TI
Name of Project : Genetic improvement of Azadirachta indica for developing high oil and azadirachtin yielding varieties funded by IFFCO
Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. in Genetics /Plant Breeding/Genetics & Plant Breading/ Botany with experience of cytology or cyto-genetics of tree species or First class M.Sc. in Agriculture (Genetics /Plant Breeding/Genetics & Plant Breading) / Botany with three years of experience in cytology or Cyto-genetics of tree species
Desirable Qualifications: Candidates should be willing to travel and stay in difficult terrains and far off places to complete field studies to collect field observations and samples
No. of Fellowship : 01
Stipend per month Rs. : 35000/- (Thirty Five Thousand ) only

Junior Project Fellow (Sl.No 3)
PI/ Division : Dr. Ashok Kumar, Scientist-F, G&TI
Name of Project : Genetic improvement of Azadirachta indica for developing high oil and azadirachtin yielding varieties funded by IFFCO
Essential Qualifications: First class M.Sc. in Forestry/ Chemistry /Organic Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry.
Desirable Qualifications: The candidates should be willing to travel and stay in difficult terrains and far off places to compete field studies to collect field observations and samples
No. of Fellowship : 01
Stipend per month Rs. : 16000/- (Sixteen Thousand ) only.

Junior Project Fellow (Sl.No 4)
PI/ Division : Rajendra Kumar Meena Sci –D, G&TI
Name of Project : Characterization of the Hill bamboo Species (Ringal) of the North-Western Himalayas for their Conservation and genetic improvement. Funded by ICFRE
Essential Qualifications: First class M.Sc. in Biotechnology (Plant) with specialization in molecular marker technology in forestry species
Desirable Qualifications: Proficiency in bioinformatics software’s of population genetic analysis
No. of Fellowship : 01
Stipend per month Rs. : 16000/- (Sixteen Thousand ) only.

Project Assistant (Sl.No 5)
PI/ Division : Dr. Manisha Thapliyal Sci –F, Silviculture & F. Management
Name of Project : Creation of Centre of Excellence on Forest Genetic Resources. Funded by MoEF&CC
Essential Qualifications: Graduation in Science with Botany/Forestry as one of the subject
No. of Fellowship : 01
Stipend per month Rs. : 9,000/- (Nine Thousand ) only.

Junior Project Fellow (Sl.No 6)
PI/ Division : Dr. Devendra Kumar, Sci-D, Extension
Name of Project : Livelihood improvement through sustainable utilization of Grewia optiva (bhimal) in Uttarakhand. Funded by ICFRE
Essential Qualifications: First class M.Sc. in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Forestry Desirable: Experience in performing experimental work in Laboratory. Practical working knowledge on computer
No. of Fellowship : 01
Stipend per month Rs. : 16000/- (sixteen Thousand ) only.

Junior Research Fellow (Sl.No 7)
PI/ Division : Dr. Vineet Kumar, Sci-G, Chemistry & Bioprospecting
Name of Project : Phytochemical examination, molecular characterization and propagation of Illicium griffithii Hook. f. & Thoms.: a medicinally important RET plant of Northeast India for improving economic- and conservation status funded by DBT, New Delhi
Essential Qualifications: First class M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry/Natural Products Chemistry/ Industrial Chemistry or First class M. Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Pharmaceutics/Organic Chemistry
No. of Fellowship : 01
Stipend per month Rs. : 25,000/- +20% HRA for NET (JRF) qualified Candidates or 12,000/- +20% HRA for others

Junior Project Fellow (Sl.No 8)
PI/ Division : Dr. Vineet Kumar, Sci-G, Chemistry & Bioprospecting
Name of Project : Bioprospecting of Pinus roxburghii needle wax and its other extractives. Funded by ICFRE
Essential Qualifications: First class M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry /Natural Products Chemistry/ Industrial Chemistry or First class M. Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Pharmaceutics/ Organic Chemistry
No. of Fellowship : 01
Stipend per month Rs. : 16,000/- (Sixteen thousand ) only

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Junior Projet Fellow (Sl.No 9)
PI/ Division : Dr. Arvind Kumar, Sci-E Forest Protection
Name of Project : Diversity study of pteromalid parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) of Northern India with special emphasis on bio efficacy of some selected parasitoids funded by ICFRE
Essential Qualifications: First class M.Sc. in Forestry/ Zoology/Agriculture (Entomology)
Desirable: Knowledge of handling the insects and computer operation including data processing.No. of Fellowship : 01
Stipend per month Rs. : 16,000/- (Sixteen thousand ) only

Field Assistant (Sl.No 10)
PI/ Division : Dr. Vikas Rana Sci-E, Forest Products
Name of Project : Application of Bio-based Polymeric Blends as Strength Additives for Papermaking funded by ICFRE
Essential Qualifications: Intermediate with Science Stream
Desirable: B.Sc. with chemistry as one the subject.
No. of Fellowship : 01
Stipend per month Rs. : 16,000/- (Sixteen thousand ) only

Tenure: Tenure will be initially is one year or up to project completion period whichever is earlier and may be extended as per ICFRE rules.

Age: Upper age limit for S.N.01 & 02 is 35, 03, 04, 06, 07, 08 and 09 is 28 years as on 01/06/2018, which is relaxable up to 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST, Women, Physically Handicapped and OBC.

General Condition: Award of the fellowship is governed by the Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education, Dehradun rules and don't guarantee subsequent employment in any Institute under the Council.

Walk-in-interview for the position of Research Associates (RAs), Junior Research Fellows (JRFs)/Junior Project Fellows (JPFs), Project Assistant (PA) and Field Assistant (FA) as per detail given below purely on contractual basis will be held on
27.11.2018 (For Sl. No.1 to 5) and
28.11.2018 (For Sl. No.6 to 10) at 09.00 AM.
in the Board Room of FRI Main Building, P.O. New Forest, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun–248006.

The interested and eligible candidates must bring the copy of bio-data along with recent passport size photograph, self attested copies of all educational certificates and relevant documents for submission to the office of Group Coordinator (Research), P.O. New Forest, FRI, Dehradun.

No separate letter will be issued for attending the interview and No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Interview.

Candidates are requested to report at 9:00AM on respected dates in the Board Room of FRI Dehradun

Forest Research Institute
(Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education )
P. O. New Forest, Dehradun

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