unique and trending educational methodologies. Vel Tech is the first member from India to be part of CDIO, an innovative educational framework for producing the next generation of engineers. Vel Tech has been recognized as the Best Engineering Institution and ranked as First in India and 74th in the world by Times Higher Education World Young University Ranking 2016-2017 and 43rd in Asia by Times Higher Education Asia University Ranking 2017. The TBI(Technology Business Incubator) of Vel Tech is recognized as the Center of Excellence under NIDHI by the Government of India. Job Position : Project Assistant Project Title : “Seaweeds cultivation and utilization in Odisha coast including Chilika Lake for ecological restoration and livelihood generation” (DBT project order no: BT/PR40444/NDB/39/747/2020) Component of focus: Development of Value Added Products from Biomass Funded by: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), India Duration: Two years (till 2023) Requirement: Graduation in engineering, ME/M.Tech or Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology, Agribiotechnology, Chemical sciences or allied disciplines Preference: Applicants with prior knowledge & experience of seaweed handling, cultivation and biomass valorization will be given first choice The candidate is expected to have experience in writing research papers, handling regular laboratory experiments, project accounts and bills Role/Experience Should focus on the nutritional analysis of both the wild and cultivated seaweed biomass through modern biochemical tools/methods Will be involved in Development of high-value products (agar, fertilizer, pigments, exopolysaccharides, soil supplements, etc.) from seaweeds for food, agro, pharmaceuticals and other ancillaries industries Salary: Rs 20,000/- + 24 % HRA ( for 2 years) Contact: Dr G. R. Kanagachidambaresan Assoc. Prof., Dr K Jagajjanai Rao, Assoc. Prof., Computer Sci. & Engg. Biotechnology, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai – 600062 Send your profiles to: drjagajjananirao@veltech.edu.in ; drgrkanagachidambaresan@veltech.edu.in Reference: Official Advertisement