Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at Arunachal Pradesh

Department of Forestry

North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology

(Deemed to be University)

P.O. Nirjuli-791 109, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in research project titled “Exploring the Bacillus thuringiensis genetic diversity with anti-coleopteran, anti-lepidopteron specific Cry genes to combat agriculturally important insect pest from North-East (Arunachal Pradesh) India” sponsored under Early Career Research Award Project funded by SERB-DST. Interested candidates may attend the Walk-In Interview to be held on 10th September 2018 at 10.00 AM in the Conference Hall of the Department of Forestry, North-Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh.

Project Title

Exploring the Bacillus thuringiensis genetic diversity with anti-coleopteran, anti-lepidopteron specific Cry genes to combat agriculturally important insect pest from North-East (Arunachal Pradesh) India

Fellowship Consolidated emolument @ ₹. 25000+10% HRA (NET/ JRF/ GATE) and @ ₹. 16000+10% (Non NET/JRF/ GATE)

Essential Qualifications Ist Class M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Microbiology/ Botany/ Life Sciences/ Forestry.

Candidates with experience in microbiology and molecular biology have been given preference.

The position is purely on temporary basis for a period of 03 (Three) years and co-terminus with the project. An advanced copy of signed application with bio-data, contact details and supporting documents (soft copies or print copies) must reach to Dr. Pradeep Kumar, Principal Investigator (pkbiotech@gmail.com; pku@nerist.ac.in) on or before 8th September, 2018. The candidates must bring original and attested copies of all documents at the time of interview. Applicants from other states may apply for Inner Line Permit (ILP) for entry into Arunachal Pradesh via http://arunachalilp.com/

No TA/ DA will be paid for attending the interview.