Kerala Forest Research institute (KFRI), Peechi, devoted to research in tropical forestry and biodiversity, is one of the R & D organizations under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment. In order to keep KFRI in the forefront of its expertise, we are looking for dynamic, result oriented scientists in the following disciplines. The institute follows CSIR scales of pay to its scientists. The scale of pay for the post of Scientist-B is Rs. 15600-39100+grade pay Rs. 5,400/-.

Post-01: Scientist-B (Botany)
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Botany with specialization in plant taxonomy
Desirable: Research experience in floristic studies

Post-02: Scientist-B (Ecology)
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Botany/ Forestry/ Environmental Science with specialization in Ecology
Desirable: Research experience in ecosystem management/ dynamics

Post-03: Scientist-B (Forest Protection)
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Botany/ Forestry/ Agriculture with specialization in ecology and management of invasive alien species in forests
Desirable: Research experience in ecology and biocontrol of invasive alien species in forests

Post-04: Scientist-B (Soil Science)
Qualifications: Ph.D in Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry/ Soil Chemistry
Desirable: Practical experience in using sophisticated instruments used in chemical analyses of soil and plants

Post-05: Scientist-B (Sociology, Participatory Forestry)
Qualifications: Ph.D in Forestry/ Sociology with specialization in participatory forest management/ socioeconomics/ human dimensions
Desirable: Research experience in participatory natural resource management/ tribal-forest interaction/ participatory forest management

Post-06: Scientist-B (Biochemistry)
Qualifications: Ph.D in Botany/ Biochemistry with specialization in phytochemical evaluation and characterization of biomolecules.
Desirable: Research experience in natural products.

Age: 35 years on the closing date of application. Age limit may be relaxed in the case of internal candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC as per the State Government Rules.

Community reservations for the positions will be as per the State Government Rules.

In the case of exceptionally meritorious candidates, relaxation in the requirements may apply. The Director reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all the above positions.

Those who had applied in response to the earlier advertisement for these positions may apply again with an updated biodata Separate applications must be submitted for each position. Application with detailed biodata, proof of community and a passport size photograph for the above positions must reach the Registrar, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi within 15 days of this advertisement.