MSc Botany Research Student Position – at MACS ARI Pune, Apply Now!
ADVT/RecT/02/SP-371/2025-26
Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, is inviting applications for the post of Research Student under a Maharashtra Gene Bank-sponsored biodiversity project. If you are passionate about plant sciences, biodiversity, and traditional knowledge, this is your chance to contribute to a meaningful research initiative focused on the Northern Sahyadri region of the Western Ghats. Apply now and join India’s leading biodiversity and paleobiology research group.
About The Institute
Welcome to Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), an Autonomous Institute under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. We are currently seeking applicants for the temporary position of “Research Student” under the Maharashtra Gene Bank, Nagpur Sponsored Project (SP-371) within the Biodiversity & Paleobiology (Plant) Group.
MSc Botany Research Student Position Details
Job Posting: Research Student Position
Number of Position: 1 No.)
Funding Agency, Title, Period of the Project & Post Code: Maharashtra Gene Bank, Nagpur Sponsored Project (SP-371).
Project Title: “Investigating the Diversity, Distribution, and Traditional Knowledge of Medicinal Plant Species in the Northern Sahyadri Region (Pune, Ahmednagar, Nashik, Dhule and Nandurbar districts) of the Western Ghats, Maharashtra”.
Period up to: 26/03/2028
Post Code: MGB/SP-371/RS/2025
Name & Designation of the Principal Investigator:
Dr. Mandar Datar, Scientist EGroup/ Division: Biodiversity & Paleobiology (Plant)
Qualifications:
Essential: 1st Class M.Sc in Botany.
Desirable: Specialization in plant identification and experience of field work in Western Ghats.
Monthly Stipend: ₹28,000/- (Fixed). (* Annual increment ₹ 1000 subject to satisfactory annual performance).
Age Limit: 30 years as on the closing date of advt.
Display of the shortlist of candidates for online interview: Will be displayed on the Institute website.
Day, Date & time of Interview: Will be displayed on the Institute website.
Last Date to Apply: 12-May-2025, Monday
Note: No T.A. is admissible for attending the interview and the selected candidate will have no right for appointment against any ARI or funding agency’s post/s.
Important Dates for MSc Botany Research Student Position
- Commencement of Online Application: 25-April-2025
- Last Date to Submit the Online Application: 12-May-2025
Terms and Conditions:
- Candidates fulfilling the above conditions may apply online at the link (http://arijob.ourlib.in) and attach self-attested scanned certificates, a recent Passport size photograph, caste certificate issued by a competent authority (for reserved category), and receipt of online payment of fees (if applicable) on or before 12-May-2025.
- Non-refundable application fee of ₹100/- (except SC/ST/Divyang/Women Candidates) to be paid online through https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/ (Steps to follow: Educational Institutions → Category → Agharkar Research Institute-MACS→ Payment Category → Application Fee → Enter Necessary fields/ details, etc.)
- Age Relaxation will be applicable for the candidates belonging to OBC, SC, ST, etc. categories according to the Government of India regulations and Institutional norms.
- In the case of deserving and exceptionally qualified candidates, desirable qualifications are relaxed at the discretion of the Competent Authority
Keywords: Agharkar Research Institute, Research Student Position, Biodiversity, MACS ARI Pune, Maharashtra Gene Bank, Nagpur, Medicinal Plant, Botany, Western Ghats
