Qualification: M.Sc. first class in Botany/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Microbiology with DBT- JRF, CSIR-UGC NET including NET (LS) or valid GATE score. The selected JRF will be allowed to register for Ph.D. Non NET/GATE qualified candidates may also be considered for Project Assistant (PA, level-II) if found suitable.

Salary :- Rs.12,000/-PM + HRA

Number of Posts :- 7 Gen-7

Last Date:- 2009-05-22

General Conditions: The Discipline of Marine Biotechnology and Ecology of CSMCRI, Bhavnagar is actively engaged in multidisciplinary research in frontier areas of modern biology and biotechnology. Some of the ongoing/new projects (sponsored by CSIR, DBT, DST, etc) of the Discipline for which we wish to recruit 7 Junior Research Fellows are:

• Cloning and characterization of stress-responsive genes, promoter isolation and development of transgenic crop plants
• Climate change and adaptation- Proteomics in relation to climate change variability
• Seaweed cultivation and value addition
• Mapping of marine biodiversity (seaweeds and marine microbes) using molecular tools and techniques

Age: Not more than 28 years as on interview date (relaxation as per CSIR rules).

Fellowship - JRF (for first two years): Rs. 12,000/-PM + HRA; Subsequent years: Rs. 14,000/- PM +HRA; For PA (level-II)- Rs. 12000/ PM consolidated.

The interested candidates fulfilling above requirements may send detailed bio-data, including contact no. and e-mail address preferably through e-mail (marine@csmcri.org) or by post to The Personal Secretary, Discipline of Marine Biotechnology and Ecology, Room No. 206, New Building, CSMCRI, Bhavnagar 364 002 on or before 22 May 2009. The short listed candidates will be intimated through e-mail. The test/interview will be held at 10.AM on 2. 6. 2009 at CSMCRI, Bhavnagar.

The posts are purely temporary for duration of sponsored project/scheme only. It would, therefore, not confer any right/claim implicit or explicit for any candidates for claiming extension or absorption in CSMCRI/CSIR.

No traveling or any other allowances will be paid for attending the interview. 

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