JRF, RA, PA and FA

Sardar Patel University

BRD School of Biosciences, Sardar Patel Maidan, Satellite Campus, Vadtal Road, PB# 39,

Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand 388 120, Gujarat http://www.spuvvn.edu/

Research Associate -1 Post

JRF -3 Posts

Project Assistant - 1 Post

Field Assistant - 1 Post

Applications are invited on plain paper for above mentioned posts in the Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi sponsored programme on ‘Centre of Excellence and Innovation in Biotechnology’ in the following research projects:

(1) Molecular analysis of bacterial community structure of long-term polluted site and exploitation of indigenous community for restoration of Amlakhadi canal.
(2) Screening and identification of potential plant species as sources of novel metallothionein genes for phytoremediation.
(3) Characterization of a bacterial consortium ‘pes’ for bioremediation of dye containing wastewaters.

Eligibility:

For RA: Ph.D. degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences or in relevant field with strong background in molecular biology supported with publications. Research Associate will get Rs 16,000 per month + HRA for the 1st year, Rs 17,000 per month + HRA for the 2nd year and Rs 18,000 per month + HRA for subsequent years.

For JRF: M.Sc. Ist class or higher IInd class in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Environmental Science with consistent good academic record. Junior Research Fellows will get Rs 12,000 per month + HRA for first two years and Rs 14,000 month + HRA for subsequent years.

For Project Assistant: M.Sc. Ist class or higher IInd class in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Environmental Science/Food Biotechnology with consistent good academic record. Project Assistant will get fixed amount of Rs 8000 per month.

For Field Assistant: B.Sc. in any relevant field of Biology. Field Assistant will get fixed amount of Rs 5000 per month.

All above Posts are purely on temporary basis for a period of 5 years or till the completion of project. Applications stating date of birth, qualifications, experience, e-mail and postal address with respective certificates should reach to undersigned on or before 18 November 2010.

Open Interview will be held on Saturday, 20 November 2010 at 11:00 am in the BRD School of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar.

Candidates appearing for interview should bring all original certificates (including statement of marks) in support of his/her qualifications. JRF may be allowed to register for Ph.D. degree. Preference will be given to NET-qualified candidates. Candidates will have to appear for the interview at his/her own cost.