DBT funded JRF positions in Plant Molecular Ecology

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for promotion of high quality science education and research in the country.

The Institute invites applications for the following positions on contract basis:

Minimum Educational

The candidate should have a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent grade) qualification

in the qualifying degree. Additional qualifications for JRF are: Post(as prescribed by the

graduate degree in any area of Basic Sciences in Biology with NET funding agency)

qualification, OR Graduate Degree in a Professional Course in Biology with NET qualification, OR Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course in Biology.

In case a suitable candidate with the above qualifications is not found, candidates with a Masters degree in Biological Sciences may be appointed as Project Assistant if selected.

Preference A strong motivation and aptitude for research in Evolutionary Biology is important. Project I: Will involve limited field sampling to collect specimens. The main work will involve DNA extraction, running PCRs, DNA sequencing and genotyping. Experience in such molecular ecological techniques will be strongly preferred, but is not mandatory.

Project II: Will involve limited field sampling in the Northern Western Ghats. The main work will involve DNA extraction, running and AFLP genotyping. Experience in such techniques will be preferred, but is not mandatory.

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examinations, category certificate, etc) during the interview.

All attachments should be sent in as a single consolidated PDF. Ensure that the size of the PDF does not exceed 10 MB. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing for the interview. Applications failing to the meet minimum criteria will not be considered. Interviews may be conducted over videoconference in exceptional cases if this is indicated by the applicant beforehand. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Completed applications should be sent by email to Ullasa Kodandaramaiah (ullasa@iisertvm.ac.in), WITH THE SUBJECT LINE 'Application for Plant Molecular Ecology JRF position Your Name. Mention clearly which project you are applying for. If you are applying for both, mention your first preference.

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Important Dates

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Notification Issued 09-Nov-2018
Applications 19-Nov-2018


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  • Organization City, State : thiruvananthapuram, kerala
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