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Advertisement for the Post of Junior Research Fellow in Biotechnology Under DST SERB Project at Department of Biotechnology, VELS University, Pallavaram, Chennai-600117
Applications are invited from highly motivated and bright candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the ongoing research project funded by DST SERB, Government of India, under the supervision of Dr. S.Vijayalakshmi, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, VELS University, Pallavaram, Chennai

Title of the Research Project : Effect of stress inducer on the morphology of riboflavin producer Eremothecium ashbyii and the preliminary studies on the Nucleotide Excision Repair (NER) pathway gene expression. (Project No: EMR/2016/000915).

Discipline : BIOTECHNOLOGY

Name of the position available : Junior Research Fellow

Number of positions available : One

Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry with minimum 60% marks and a valid NET/GATE score.

Salary : Rs. 25,000 per month + 20% HRA

Terms and Conditions :

The position is temporary and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum period of three years. Candidate selected for this position can also apply for the regular Ph.D program provided he/she satisfies the eligibility criterion for Ph.D program at VELS University.

How to Apply :

  • Applications on plain paper must be submitted along with self- attested photo copies of all the testimonials as per the template provided below.
  • Original documents of age roof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials must be furnished for verification at the time of interview.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear for the interview scheduled to be held on 15th February 2017.
  • No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Completed application form should reach on or before 3rd February 2017 by speed-post/email attachment addressed to:

Dr. S.Vijayalakshmi
Associate Professor
Department of Biotechnology
VELS University,
P.V. Vaithylingam Road
Pallavaram, Chennai-600117
Email: [email protected]

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