University of Jammu SRF Vacancy 2025 for Wildlife Biodiversity Project in Bhaderwah
The Institute of Mountain Environment, University of Jammu, Bhaderwah Campus has invited applications from eligible candidates for a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) post. This opportunity is offered under a sponsored project by the Department of Wildlife Protection, Government of J&K, focusing on biodiversity documentation and conservation in Bani Wildlife Sanctuary.
As per the official advertisement, the selected candidate will be engaged purely on a temporary basis till the conclusion of the project in January 2026. Applicants must ensure they meet the required eligibility criteria and possess experience relevant to the position.
Candidates interested in this opportunity are required to apply both via email and by sending a hard copy of the application to the mentioned address. The deadline for submission is 15 days from the publication date of the advertisement. The date of the interview will be communicated through email or mobile in due course.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Notification Date: 21 March 2025.
Start Date of Application: 21 March 2025.
Last Date of Application: 5 April 2025 (tentative based on ad date).
Interview Schedule: Will be informed via email/mobile.
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill a single post under the sponsored research project titled “Biodiversity assessment, documentation and conservation plan of wild flora and fauna including Management Plan of Bani Wildlife Sanctuary.”
Post Name: Senior Research Fellow
No. of Posts: 01
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates applying for the Senior Research Fellow post must meet the following eligibility conditions. Applicants are advised to ensure they fulfill all criteria before applying.
Educational Qualification:
Applicants must have First Class M.Sc. in Environmental Science, Ecology, or Biodiversity with at least 65% marks or a CGPA of 6.84 on a 10-point scale. Additionally, NET qualification is mandatory.
Age Limit
The upper age limit will be as per UGC norms.
Other Requirements
Candidates must have two years of experience working as a Junior Research Fellow, preferably in animal ecology. Additionally, candidates should have hands-on experience in camera trapping, data processing using R software, and geospatial applications.
How to Apply for University of Jammu SRF 2025:
Applicants must fill in the prescribed format available on the websites www.jammuuniversity.ac.in and www.bhaderwahcampus.in. The completed form must be sent via email to neerajsharma@jammuuniversity.ac.in and also submitted as a hardcopy to:
Dr. Neeraj Sharma
C/O Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Jammu, Jammu – 180006
OR
Institute of Mountain Environment, Bhaderwah Campus, Bhaderwah – 182222
Application Fee:
There is no application fee mentioned in the official notification for this post.
Selection Process:
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic credentials, experience, and eligibility. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview. The date and time for the interview will be communicated through email or mobile. Selection will be finalized based on interview performance.
Official Notification PDF
