Walk in Interview for various research project position at TBGRI, Thiruvananthapuram

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW FOR PROJECT POSITIONS AT JNTBGRI, PALODE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Project code : P105
Project title : Molecular characterization of Mucuna pruriens - a natural Source of L-DOPA using DNA Fingerprinting-PHASE II Sub-title: Functional characterization of tyrosine hydroxylase gene from M. pruriens to study its regulatory role in L-DOPA synthesis 
Project post : JRF (1)
Essential Qualification : First class M. Sc. Biotechnology with Botany/Biotechnology as main at graduate level
Desirable : Experience in molecular biology 

Project code : P108
Project title : Digitizing of TBGRI herbarium specimens
Project post : JRF (1)
Essential Qualification : First class M.Sc. Botany

Project code : P111
Project title : Development of Conservation strategies for seedless   diploid (AA) members of Musa family through Biotechnology
Project post : JRF (01)
Essential Qualification : First class M. Sc. Plant Biotechnology/Biotechnology with Botany as a main subject at graduate level
Desirable : Experience in plant exploration, molecular biology techniques, computer literacy

Project code : P111
Project title : Development of Conservation strategies for seedless   diploid (AA) members of
Musa family through Biotechnology
Project post : Technical Assistant (01)
Essential Qualification : First class B. Sc. Botany/ Biotechnology
Desirable : Experience in plant exploration, tissue culture, computer literacy, field management

Project code : P113
Project title : Selection of Elite Genotype of Curculigo  orchioides Gaertn., an endangered and Commercially important medicinal plant from  southern Western Ghats by morphological, molecular and phytochemcial characterization for its sustainable utilization and ex situ conservation through Biotechnological interventions
Project post : JRF (01)
Essential Qualification : First class M. Sc. Biotechnology with special paper on Botany at graduate level
Desirable : Research experience in plant tissue culture, eligibility for registering for Ph. D. programme

Project code : P114
Project title : Analysis of genetic variability and bioprospecting of wild cardamom  populations
Project post : Technical Assistant (01)
Essential Qualification : First class B. Sc. Botany/ Biotechnology
Desirable : Experience in plant collection and field management

Project code : P 115
Project title : In silico and in vitro validation of drug activity in Plants
Project post : JRF (01)
Essential Qualification : First class M.Sc. Botany/ Biotechnology

Project code : P124
Project title : Ethnomedical  survey and systematic documentation of traditional knowledge among the different tribal communities of Kerala – an  in depth study and preparation of database
Project post : JRF (01)
Essential Qualification : First class M. Sc. Botany 
Desirable : Good communication skills, experience in field work related to
taxonomy/ethnobotany/ethnomedicine/traditional knowledge documentation/database preparation

Project code : P125
Project title : Ethnobotanical survey in the coastal areas of three Southern Districts of Kerala
Project post : JRF (01)
Essential Qualification : First class M. Sc. Botany 
Desirable : Good communication skills, experience in field work related to taxonomy /ethnobotany / traditional knowledge documentation/ database preparation

Project code : P150
Project title : Studies on reproductive biology and conservation of selected RET species of W.
Ghats
Project post : JRF (1)
Essential Qualification : First class M. Sc. Botany 
Desirable : Experience in field work related to reproductive biology/ecology

Project code : P151
Project title : Floristic, ecologic and functional dynamics of selected grasslands of Western Ghats
Project post : JRF (1)
Essential Qualification : First class M. Sc. Botany/ Environmental Sciences
Desirable : Experience in field exploration trips

Project code : P152
Project title : Diversity, conservation and sustainable utilization of fungi of Western Ghats
(collection, identification and documentation of foliicolous fungi in the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, Kollam, Kerala state)
Project post : JRF (1)
Essential Qualification : First class M. Sc. Microbiology
Desirable : Experience in microfungal taxonomy

Fellowship :
1.Monthly fellowship for Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) is Rs. 10,000/- (consolidated).
2.Monthly fellowship for Technical Assistants/Data Entry Operator is Rs. 8,000/- (consolidated).
3.Monthly fellowship for Tissue Culture Assistants is Rs. 7,000/- (consolidated).

Age : 
a.Age limit for all project positions will be 28 years as on 1 July 2012.
b.Age relaxation will be given to SC/ST/OBC candidates as per government norms.

Candidates should bring certificates, degrees, proof of age etc. for verification at the time of interview. No TA/DA will be given to candidates for attending the walk-in-interview.

  • Walk-in-Interview for projects P 105, P 108, P 111, P 113, P 114, P 115 and P 155 (i) is scheduled on July 10, 2012 (10 a. m.) at JNTBGRI, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram. 
  • Walk-in-Interview for projects P 124, P 125, P 131, P 139, P 140, P 150, P 151 and P 152 is scheduled on July 11, 2012 (10 a. m.) at JNTBGRI, Palode. 

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