Banaras H
indu University commonly referred to as BHU; formerly known as Central Hindu College) is a public central university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, BHU is one of the largest residential universities in Asia, with over 20,000 students. The university comprises all castes, creeds, religions and genders, and is on the list of Institutes of National ImportanceThe university’s main campus spread over 1,300 acres (5.3 kms) was built on land donated by the Kashi Naresh, the hereditary ruler of Banaras (“Kashi” being an alternative name for Banaras or Varanasi). The Banaras Hindu University, South campus, spread over 2,700 acres (11 km2), hosts the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Agriculture Science Centre) and is located in Barkachha in Mirzapur district, about 60 km (37 mi) from Banaras. The University is also planning to set up a campus in Bihar.
Applications are invited for a Temporary post of Junior Research Fellow on contractual basis at the fixed emoluments of Rs. 12000 + HRA @ 20% per month for two years funded by G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development Kosi-Katarmal, Almora Uttarakhand project entitled “Development of aerobic asymbiotic diazotrophic and phosphatic biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture in central Himalaya”. The post is purely temporary and coterminous with the project.
Position Title: Junior Research Fellow
Project Title: “Development of aerobic asymbiotic diazotrophic and phosphatic biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture in central Himalaya”
Funding Agency: G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development Kosi-Katarmal, Almora Uttarakhand.
Qualifications:
A Master Degree in Science i.e. M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry with specialization in Soil Microbiology or M.Sc. in Microbiology / Biotechnology with 55% marks and NET/GATE or equivalent. Candidates with research experience in project area and having knowledge of computer application will be preferred. SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per GOI rules.
Emoluments: Rs. 12000 + HRA @ 20% per month
Age Limit: Upper age limit is 28 years as on last date of application. Age relaxation of 5 years of upper age limit will be given to SC/ST/Physically handicapped/ female candidates.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates may apply on plain paper giving bio-data with photograph, 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,
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi-221005.
No TA/DA will be paid, if called for interview.
Application Deadline: 1st April, 2016
