Working Plan Associate

This role is ideal for highly motivated postgraduate candidates with an M.Sc. in Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Wildlife, or Soil Sciences, possessing strong computer skills and a keen interest in field-based forestry research. Candidates should have prior experience in biodiversity surveys, GIS, and be physically fit for extensive travel and trekking in challenging terrains. It suits individuals looking for a short-term, impactful project contributing to state-level forest management and conservation.

Individuals seeking a permanent government position will find this contractual, one-year fellowship unsuitable. Those uncomfortable with extensive field work, travel in mountainous regions, or lacking specific M.Sc. qualifications in the listed fields should not apply. The role is highly specialized, and candidates without relevant experience in forestry research, GIS, or biodiversity assessment would struggle.

Working with the Haldwani Forest Division of the Uttarakhand State Government offers valuable experience in a critical area of environmental conservation. While a contractual role, it provides exposure to vital working plan preparation, biodiversity surveys, and data analysis, which are foundational for a career in forest management or environmental science. It offers an opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the state's ecological health and can be a stepping stone for further research or project-based roles.