Research jobs at IISER Kolkata | MSc Graduates Apply Now for the JRF Position
IISER Kolkata is inviting applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under an ANRF-funded project on the Terai-Duar Savanna and Grasslands Ecoregion. This exciting opportunity allows candidates to contribute to cutting-edge research on plant diversity and terrestrial carbon cycling while gaining valuable field and laboratory experience. The position is based in Mohanpur, West Bengal, with extensive fieldwork across renowned Terai protected areas.
About the Institution
The Terrestrial Ecology Laboratory at IISER Kolkata, located in Mohanpur, West Bengal, India, is inviting applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under an ANRF project focusing on the Terai-Duar Savanna and Grasslands Ecoregion. IISER Invite one Junior Research Fellow for plant diversity, and above-ground and below-ground carbon assessments in forest and grassland ecosystems in the Terai ecoregion. This project on “Recent decadal-scale changes in land use/land cover in the Terai-Duar Savanna and Grasslands Ecoregion: Implications for terrestrial carbon cycling and plant biodiversity” is funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India.
- Number of positions available: 1 (one)
- Funding Agency: ANRF, Government of India, New Delhi
- Project PI: Dr. Robert John Chandran, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
Qualifications and Requirements
Essential Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Botany/Ecology/Environmental Science/Life Science. Prior field research experience and qualification in National Exams such as CSIR/UGC NET-LS, GATE, ICAR-NET, JGEEBILS or equivalents are required.
Desirable Qualifications: Strong experience in field botany in tropical deciduous forests and grasslands, preferably in Terai ecosystems. Experience in soil sampling and laboratory analysis is highly desired.
Duration and Application Process
Duration and Salary: The initial employment will be for six months, extendable based on performance. Salary will be as per ANRF norms including HRA.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their CV by email to [email protected] with the subject line “Plant Diversity JRF.” Include personal, professional details, references, and relevant certificates in a single PDF file.
Last date for applications: September 7, 2025
Interview and Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online screening interaction followed by a formal online interview. Candidates are expected to join immediately after selection.
Terms and Conditions
a) The project is on-going, and the selected candidates are expected to join immediately after selection.
b) Only highly suitable candidates will be shortlisted for the interviews.
LINK FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION
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