RA and SRF

Cytogenetics Laboratory, Department of Zoology
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi 221 005

Applications are invited for positions of Research Associate (01) @ Rs 24,000 p.m. + HRA and Senior Research Fellow (01) @ Rs 18,000 p.m. + HRA in a DBT CEIB-II project entitled ‘Functions of the multiple long noncoding transcripts of the hsrω gene of Drosophila’ tenable for five years.

The research work would use Drosophila model and would involve extensive transcriptomic and proteomic studies in combination with advanced genetic and molecular cell biological approaches. The positions are temporary and co-terminus with the project.

Candidates for the Research Associate position should hold Ph.D. or equivalent degree and M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Molecular and Human Genetics/Zoology or related area with at least 55% marks while for SRF, the candidates must have at least two years’ research experience and research publications in related field. Those who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis or are about to submit, may also apply for the RA position for consideration for appointment as SRF till their Ph.D. degree is awarded. The upper age limit, 45 years for RA and 32 years for SRF, can be relaxed for 5 years for SC/ST/physically handicapped/female candidates. All things being equal, SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per GoI rules. Candidate with experience in the relevant area will be preferred. The actual emoluments payable to the selected RA/SRF would be as per DBT/BHU rules.

Application on plain paper giving name, permanent and correspondence address, names of father and mother, telephone/mobile no., e-mail address, details of educational career (starting from High School or equivalent) along with a recent photograph, attested copies of all marks-sheets and certificates and details of previous research/work experience, list of research publications, names and contact details (e-mail id) of three referees should reach Prof. S. C. Lakhotia, P.I., Cytogenetics Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005 within 21 days of publication of this advertisement.

The envelope should be marked ‘DBT-CEIB RA/SRF’. No TA/DA will be payable if called for interview.