CUTN, Central university of Tamil Nadu is inviting application for JRF in SERB sponsored project on temporary basis. Read the complete notification below before applying.
Advertisement for the position of Junior Research Fellow in Plant Genomics
Laboratory at the Department of Biotechnology
Applications are invited for the positionof Junior Research Fellow (JRF-One Number) on contract basis (temporary) to work in a time bound SERB sponsored research project (Ref. No. CRG/2022/005847) sanctioned to the undersigned at the Department of Biotechnology, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur.
Details of the position:Junior Research Fellow (JRF – One Number)
Project Title: Influence of Δ6Des and Δ6Elo Genes on Omega 3/6 Fatty Acid Biosynthesis inGroundnut – A Genetic Engineering Approach
Monthly Fellowship: Rs. 31,000/- + 8% HRA (As per SERB and Institute norms) for CSIR- NET/UGC-NET/GATE/ICAR-JRF or NET/DBT-JRF, CUCET for Ph.D or
any other equivalent National Level examinations
For Non-NET/GATE candidates, the fellowship will be as per SERB Norms
Tenure of Position: 3 years from the start of the project or till end of the project period.
Essential Qualification: i) MSc in Biotechnology/Botany/Plant Sciences/Life Sciences or any other equivalent disciplineswith minimum 55% marks or CGPA.
Desirable: Preference will be given for those having research experience in the area of Plant Biotechnology i.e Plant tissue culture, Plant genetic transformation using Agrobacterium with gene cloning and r-DNA technology.
Age limit: 28 years (to be relaxed as per rules of Govt. of India).
Submission of Application
Applicants should submit the scanned copy of the filled in application (as per format enclosed) to skathiresancutn@gmail.com along with all the documents, certificates, degree and mark sheetswith subject “SERB-CRG -Applicationfor Junior Research Fellow” and should reach the undersigned by 14thJuly, 2023, 5.00 pm. After scrutiny of applications, eligible candidates will be communicated through email for interview. The shortlisted candidates will be informed to attend the interview (may be off line) within two weeks. If called for interview, the candidate will have to bring 1) Dully filled application in the provided format 2) M.Sc Thesis/Dissertation 3) Original and attested photocopies of all certificates, degrees, marksheets (10thclass onwards); 4) Two recommendation letters (one from the present supervisor) and other relevant documents. Interviews will be held at the Department of Biotechnology, Central University of Tamil Nadu. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Note: All communications will be sent through E-mail/Phone only.
Last date of Application:17thJuly, 2023
For further details – Contact:
Dr.S. Kathiresan (Principal Investigator, SERB Research Project)
Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology,
Central University of Tamil Nadu Thiruvarur 610 005, Tamil Nadu.