URVASHI JAIN
AGE 28YRS
Summary
I am an Indian Forest Service Officer passionate about Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation. I have a diverse exposure to different cultures, places and disciplines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Diploma Officer Trainee
Wildlife Institute of India
Dehradun
09.2024 - Current
- Pursuing Post-Graduate Diploma in Advanced Wildlife Management to develop professional ability in management of Protected Areas, mitigation of Human-Animal Conflict, monitoring of Wildlife Health and tackling illegal wildlife trade and crimes.
Indian Forest Service
Government of India
State Of Goa
12.2022 - Current
- Mandated with scientific management and protection of forests and natural resources and implementation of Wildlife Protection and Biodiversity Conservation laws.
- Worked in State of Goa, in both Territorial and Wildlife Divisions as Officer Trainee, and gained experience in legal matters, rescue and rehabilitation, plantation activities and protection works.
Visiting Research Scholar
Stanford University School of Medicine
California
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Completed my Masters Thesis project in Molecular Biology and Immunogenetics at the Jaiswal Lab, Department of Pathology, Stanford School of Medicine.
- https://www.jaiswallab.org/team-1
Education
Masters in Forestry
Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy
Dehradun04-2024
PG Diploma in Environmental Law
National Law School of India University
Bengaluru04-2024
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus
Goa08-2019
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus
08-2019
High School Diploma -
PSBB Senior Secondary School
Chennai 04-2014
Skills
- Administration and Law Enforcement
- Training and Research Development
- Event Organization and Management
- Bioinformatics and Statistics
Affiliations
I am a National Swimmer, fitness enthusiast and I have completed a half-marathon.
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
- Awarded Government of India Topper in Core Forestry medal by President of India in 2024.
- Awarded KHORANA Scholarship by Indo-USA Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) in 2017.
- Awarded DAAD Scholarship by German Academic Exchange Service in 2016.
- Awarded INSPIRE scholarship by Government of India for securing top 1% in Science, CBSE
Timeline
Diploma Officer Trainee
Wildlife Institute of India
09.2024 - Current
Indian Forest Service
Government of India
12.2022 - Current
Visiting Research Scholar
Stanford University School of Medicine
08.2018 - 07.2019
Masters in Forestry
Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy
PG Diploma in Environmental Law
National Law School of India University
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus
High School Diploma -
PSBB Senior Secondary School
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