Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. It was established in 1946 as Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) and was registered under the Societies Registration Act. 1850. Later, as the research activities started expanding, the MACS Research Institute was given a separate identity. The institute was renamed as ARI in 1992 to honour its founder Director, late Professor S. P. Agharkar. The current research and development activities of ARI span across all areas of life sciences spread over six different themes, namely Biodiversity & Paleobiology, Bioenergy, Bioprospecting, Developmental Biology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, and Nanobioscience.
Interview for temporary position of Junior Research Fellow (1) in the Biodiversity & Palaeobiology (Plants) Group
Position Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Post Code: SP/252/JRF
Project Title: DST-SERB sponsored project “Can diatom communities across spatial and environmental gradients of Western Ghats reflect water quality conditions of streams?”
Number of vacancies: 1
Project Period: Up to – February 2019
Group/ Division: Biodiversity & Palaeobiology (Plants) Group
Qualifications: 1st Class M.Sc. Environmental Sciences/Botany/Life Sciences/ Biosciences
Desirable:
- CSIR-UGC NET or GATE Qualification.
- Exposure to Water Quality Analysis/Algal Taxonomy/Western Ghats Landscapes will be considered as added advantage.
Monthly Stipend: Rs.25,000/- + HRA (JRF
) per monthAge Limit: 28 years, relaxation by 5 years for SC, ST and female & 3 years for OBC candidates.
How To Apply:
Candidates fulfilling above conditions may apply in the prescribed format available on the Institute’s website http://www.aripune.org., along with self-attested copies of qualifications, certificates, Passport size photograph, caste certificate issued by competent authority (for reserved category) and application fee of Rs.50/-, payable by Demand Draft only in favor of Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, by 21/03/2016.
The prescribed essential qualifications are bare minimum and mere possession of same will not entitle the candidate to be called for interview. In case number of applications received in response to the advertisement is large, it may not be convenient or possible for the Institute to interview all the candidates. The Institute may restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable limit, on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
Last date for receipt of application: 21st March’2016
Walk-in Interview:
Day and Date: Wednesday, the 06th April 2016
Time of Interview: 10: 30 a.m.
Display of the shortlist of candidates for interview will be displayed on Institute website by 23/03/2016 and/ or candidates will be informed through e-mail.
Note: No T.A. is admissible for attending interview and selected candidate will have no
right for appointment against any ARI or funding agency’s post/s.
In case of non-availability of qualified JRF, candidates having M.Sc. degree in the above subjects with at least 55% marks may be considered for Research Studentship @ Rs.23000/- (fixed) p.m.
