Temporary Position Available
Adv. # 35/2018 17.10.2018
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Junior Research Fellow in a SERB (DST) funded research project on the evaluation of an Ayurvedic formulation for colorectal cancer in the Laboratory of Dr. K B Harikumar at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram.
Essential Qualifications
First Class M.Tech/ MVSc/M.Pharm/MSc in any branch of Life Sciences or MD (Ayurveda) from a recognized university.
Age
Below 28 years as on 31st October, 2018. Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms.
Fellowship
Rs. 25,000 + 20% HRA per month for M.Sc. Degree holders who have
qualified at NET/GATE (with valid certificate) or Post Graduates
in Professional Degree course qualified candidates.
M.Sc.
degree holders who do not have NET/GATE certification will be
eligible for Rs. 12,000/- + 20% HRA per month.
Duration
The project will be active for 3 years but the initial appointment will be given for 1 year and further extension will be based on the performance evaluation.
Selection Process
Suitably qualified candidates may send applications in the prescribed format with a photograph, a copy of full resume indicating the percentage of Marks obtained and attested photocopies of credentials & experience to reach the undersigned on or before 31st October, 2018. Envelopes must be superscripted with abbreviated title of the project, advertisement number and job title. Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate to any future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise). As with all project positions at RGCB, the position will be co terminus with end of the project.
Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply and will be called for interview. In the event of more than 10 candidates being short-listed by screening the applications, a written test will be conducted before the selection interview and those who are successful in the written test will be interviewed on the same day.
No TA/DA/Other emoluments will be given for appearing in the written test/interview.
Sd/-
Director
