Presidency University has a unique place in history. It was one of the first institutes of Western-type higher education in Asia. In 1817, a group of enlightened Indians and Englishmen set up the Hindoo College.This was taken over the British Government in 1855 as the College of the Bengal Presidency, and placed in 1857 under the newly founded Calcutta University.
Job Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project Title: Molecular Mechanisms of rice sirtuin activity under oxidative stress conditions
Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology (DST)
Principle Investigator: Dr. Sanghamitra Dey
Tenure: 3 years, depending on fund and satisfactory research progress
Eligibility: M.Sc . in any branch of life Sciences with minimum 60% marks in B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree obtained from an UGC affiliated college or recognized University. NET/GATE qualification preferred.
Desirable Qualification : Research experience in Molecular biology and Protein Biochemistry, some experience in handling plants
Salary: Rs. 25,000 plus HRA for the first two years and Rs. 28,000 plus HRA for the third year.
How to Apply:
Applicants should report at least 30 minutes before the schedule time of interview & submit two copies of the following documents:
1. Signed application in plain paper with photo addressed to
2. Latest CV along with attested copies of all relevant testimonials
3. Thesis/ project report and publications (if any)
Date and Time of Walk-In Interview: 31 March, 2016 at 12 noon
Venue: Biochemistry Section, Department of Biological Sciences, Presidency University, 86/1, College Street, Kolkata-700 073
