Temporary Position Available
Adv. # 44/2018 21.01.2018
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Junior Research Fellow in a DST (SERB) funded research project entitled "Development of Probiotic therapy for enhancing Urolithin production by using bacterial flora of human origin" in the Cholera & Biofilm Research Laboratory of Dr. Sabu Thomas at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology , Thiruvananthapuram.
Essential Qualifications
- The candidate must have good academic record with first class Master's Degree in any area of Biotechnology from a recognized University with UGC/CSIR - NET / GATE eligibility.
- A minimum of two years research experience in anaerobic bacterial culture, metagenomics and proteomics data analysis with proven track record from a Govt. Research & Development organization.
Age
Below 32 years as on 31st January 2019.
Emoluments
Rs. 25,000 + 20% HRA per month for M.Sc. Degree holders who have qualified at NET/GATE (with valid certificate). Candidates who do not have NET/GATE certification will be eligible for Rs. 12,000/- + 20% HRA per month.
Duration
3 years or till termination of the project whichever is earlier.
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 January 2019. 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. Filled applications should be sent to Director,
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Poojappura, Thycaud P.O,
Thiruvananthapuram - 695014, Kerala.
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