"Junior Research Fellow"

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the position of one Junior Research Fellow in a DBT-funded research project with the following details:

Title: “Investigation of phagotrophic protist for microplastics degradation by predation pressure and ingestion-based systems”

Principal Investigator: Dr. N. Amaresan, Associate Professor, C.G. Bhakta Institute of Biotechnology, Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli, Surat-394350, Gujarat, India.

Email: n.amaresan@utu.ac.in

Contact No.: +91-9737598465

Essential qualifications: M.Sc. Degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or relevant area of Life Sciences with minimum of 55% marks or equivalent and with CSIR-NET/GATE/BET qualification. (Non CSIR-NET/GATE qualified candidate can also apply; however, the fellowship will be given as per the norms of DBT, New Delhi)

Desirable: Practical knowledge in isolation and maintenance of protozoa, bacteria, molecular Biology and metabolites extraction techniques will be given preference.

Age limit: 28 years

Salary: As per the norms

Duration: Two years or up to the termination of project (subject to the review of candidates performance)

How to apply: Interested candidates must email their resume to n.amaresan@utu.ac.in. The last date of application is 20.08.2024.

Note:

1. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the merit. The date and time of the interview will be informed via email or phone.
2. Shortlisted candidates should appear in person with original documents in support of age, qualifications, experience etc., two self-attested copies of certificates and a copy of awards/publications etc.
3. No travel allowance is admissible for attending the interview. The selected candidate will have the option to register for PhD program as per the norms of Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli.
4. Tenure of JRF shall be purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.