Applications are invited for Junior Research Fellows (JRF) in Research Areas Related to Chemical Ecology
About the Fellowship Program
The program entitled “Chemical Ecology of the North East Region (NER) of India: A Collaborative Programme Linking NER and Bangalore Researchers” which is funded by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt of India.
This is a novel and exciting collaborative and interdisciplinary program between institutions in the North-Eastern Region (Nagaland science and technology council-Nagaland; Kohima science college, Nagaland university; IBSD-Imphal; IBSD-Sikkim; Rajiv Gandhi University-Arunachal Pradesh; North-Eastern Hill University-Shillong and partners in Bangalore (NCBS, 11Sc, UAS).
A major focus of this integrated programme will be on the chemistry of interactions among plants, animals, fungi and microbes. Such interactions and their understanding will impact many fields of biology, including agriculture, medicine and biotechnology. The program will highlight the North-Eastern region of India, which offers unique natural resources and opportunities for field research in Chemical Ecology. The main goal of the program is capacity building, in
cluding tailored interdisciplinary training to Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows.To accomplish its goals : The programme will recruit 7 postgraduate students who will work exclusively on projects that closely involve Pl’s from NER with collaborations with partner Pl’s in Bangalore.
Details of JRFs position at respective institutes with PI details are given below:
- 3 JRF positions available at Regional centre of IBSD, Gangtok, Sikkim with Dr. Shantikumar Singh and Dr Pardeep K Bhardwaj.
- 2 JRF position available at Nagaland Science and Technology Council, Kohima, Nagaland with Dr. Zavei Heise and Dr. Moakkum
- 1 JRF position available at Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh with Dr.Jharna Chakravorthy
- 1 JRF position available at Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Imphal, Manipur with Dr. Rajashekar.
Eligibility:
- Suitable candidates must hold a Master’s degree with minimum 55% of the total marks (equivalent grade) in basic science, applied science, biochemistry, biotechnology, environmental science, plant sciences, or life sciences etc.
- Excellent problem solving, oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills with experience working within a team, as well as an ability to work under field conditions are desirable.
- Candidates appearing in the final year of qualifying examination are also eligible to apply.
Age Limit: The applicants should be below the age of 28 years for open category as on 28th February 2016.
Details of the Fellowship:
1RFs will be positioned in the North-eastern Institutions. The candidates must give the preference of their choice in respect of project and Institutions they would like to work. The fellowship for JRF/SRF will be @ Rs. 25,000/- or 28,000/- per month + HRA as per DST guidelines i.e. those with NET qualification.
The fellowship for Non-NET candidates will be: JRF and SRF @ Rs. 12,000/- and 14,000/- pm, respectively. HRA will be paid as per Government of India norms.
Mode of Selection:
The final allotment of candidates will be decided based on his/her merit and performance in the interview. The candidates short listed will be called for written exam/interview. Candidates from the North-Eastern States would be preferred.
How To Apply:
Interested candidates please send in your CVs to [email protected]
Send the hardcopies of your CVs to the Program Manager (Chemical Ecology), NCBS-TIFR, GKVK PO, Bellary Road, Bangalore- 560065, along with copies of certificates regarding date of birth, educational qualifications, experience etc.
The hard copy of the application should reach NCBS, Bangalore by 28th May, 2016. Only candidates shortlisted for the interview will be contacted. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Application Deadline: 28th May, 2016
