Research Associate (RA)/ Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

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JUIT, Waknaghat invites applications for 1 Research Associate (RA)/ Senior Research Fellow (SRF) for research and development work in DST-RFBR sponsored Indo-Russia collaborative project:

Title of the project: “Elucidating the linkage between key limiting processes and microorganisms during anaerobic degradation of lignocellulosic waste”

Duration of Project: Two Years

Essential and desirable Qualification*: Ph.D. in Life sciences with relevant experience in studying microbial diversity, microbial physiology and anaerobic digestion of lignocellulosic wastes.

In case if suitable candidate is not found, a SRF can also be considered for the position with M.Sc. in Life sciences with relevant experience of 2 years

*Candidates with independent research experience and publications in peer reviewed journals will be preferred.

Age: Below 35 years

Scholarship: @ 22,000 per month + HRA (Research Associate) @ 18,000 per month (Senior Research Fellow)

Application Format: The candidates are requested to send their updated CV including following information:

Personal particulars, Academic record (12th onwards), Details of qualifying examination like NET/GATE, Research/Professional Experience, Publication/ Awards/Prizes, Name of two referees who are willing to provide first-hand feedback on the applicant’s work, Any other relevant information in support of your application

Mode of Application: Candidates are strongly requested to apply as per application format stated above alongwith a brief write-up of their research experience in the relevant field. Applications should be addressed to gunjan.goel@juit.ac.in on or before May 15, 2014.

Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview at Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknghat, Solan, H.P. Date and time of interview will be intimated to the short-listed candidates by email.

Note: The above position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the aforementioned project. TA/DA will not be paid for attending the interview.

Dr. Gunjan Goel
Assistant Professor
Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
JUIT, Waknaghat, Solan -173234
Email- gunjan.goel@juit.ac.in