ZSI PhD Research Associate Job – Attend Walk-In-Interview
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Interested and eligible candidates are requested to appear before the selection committee on 28th March, 2024 at 11:00 AM for the post of Research Associate (01) in the project “Hematophagous biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with an emphasis on their ecological, molecular aspects and association with human and livestock” funded by SERB, DST, Govt. of India, New Delhi at the Zoological Survey of India, Head Qtrs., ‘M’ Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053, West Bengal, India.
Date & Place of Interview: 28-03-2024 at 11:00 AM at Zoological Survey of India, ‘M’ Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053
Details of the project:
Project Name: “Hematophagous biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with an emphasis on their ecological, molecular aspects and association with human and livestock”.
Funding Agency: SERB, DST, Govt. of India
Project Duration: Initially up to one year, may be extended for further period(s) based on satisfactory performance of individual and funding.
Eligibility:
| Name of the Post | No. of Post | Place of Posting | Educational Qualification | Desirable Qualification | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | 01 | Diptera Section, ZSI HQ, Kolkata | PhD in Zoology/Life Sciences from a recognized University in India. | Research experience in (Supported by research publications): 1.Taxonomy of Diptera 2. Ecological modelling 3.DNA Barcoding 4.Mitogenomics | Rs. 47,000/- + Admissible HRA (As per rules) per month |
Age limit: The upper age limit for applying for award of RA shall be 35 years as on 28.03.2024. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years in the case of applicants belonging to scheduled Castes/Tribes/OBC-Non Creamy Layer/Physically Handicapped candidates as per Govt. of India rules.
General Instructions:
- The above posts are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- Candidates appearing for the walk-in-interview are required to register from 10 AM to 12:15 PM on the day of interview at Zoological Survey of India, ‘M’ Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053.
- Candidates should bring the duly filled-in application with self-attested true copies of testimonials of qualifications, experience, date of birth etc. along with copies of mark sheets of all examinations. All original documents should be produced at the time of registration.
- The offer of appointment to the candidates will be on purely contractual basis for one year initially and it may be extended for further period(s) based on further project extension and satisfactory performance of the candidate.
- The selected candidates need to join immediately or at a short notice.
- No TA/DA will be provided to the candidates for appearing for the interview.
- The application form can be downloaded from the Zoological Survey of India website https://zsi.gov.in/advertisement
- In extreme cases, candidates may also send an electronic copy on or before 26th March 2024 of their duly filled application form by e-mail to [email protected] for online/virtual interview.
- Incomplete application forms/applications with misrepresented facts will not be considered.
- Any kind of paid or honorary, part-or-full-time employment or private practice even in honorary capacity is not permissible during the tenure of Associateship.
- ‘No Objection Certificate’ from present employer to be submitted during interview (if employed).
- The Director, Zoological Survey of India reserves the right to selection or rejection of any candidature and cancellation of the walk-in-interview.
Contact Details of Principal Investigator: Dr. Atanu Naskar, Officer-in-Charge, Diptera Section, (5th Floor), Zoological Survey of India, M Block New Alipore, Kolkata-700053, E-mail: [email protected]
Download the application format here
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