Applications are invited for a Temporary post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on contractual basis at the fixed emoluments of Rs.12000+HRA @15% per month funded by G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora,Uttarakhand project entitled “Assessment of soil health using bio-indicators in Central Himalayas” sanctioned for two years. The post is purely temporary and coterminous with the project.

Qualifications: The candidate should be M.Sc.(Ag.) in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry with specialization in Soil Microbiology or M.Sc. in Microbiology /Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology with 55% marks or NET/GATE and age not exceeding 28 years as on last date of application. A relaxation of 5 years of upper age limit will be given to SC/ST/Physically handicapped/ female candidates. Candidates with experience of research in the area of the project or related field and having knowledge of computer application will be preferred. All things being equal, SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per GOI rules.

Interested candidates may apply on plain paper giving bio-data with photograph of candidate along with qualification, age proof, research experience, publications in the relevant field etc. supported by attested documents should reach to Dr. B.R. Maurya, Principal investigator, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, B.H.U, Varanasi-221005 within 15 days from the date of notification. No TA/DA will be paid, if called for interview.

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