Research Fellow (JRF) position to work in SERB-DST funded project on contractual
basis as per details are given below:
Name of the temporary post – Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
No. of the temporary post – One (01)
Name of the Research Project - Identification, characterization and expression profiling of
drought stress responsive microRNAs in Coffea arabica L.
Name of the sponsoring agency – Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB),
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
Scheme - Empowerment and Equity Opportunities for Excellence in Science (EMEQ)
Tenure of the project – 02 Years 5 Months
Tenure of the assignment – 01 Year (One year in the beginning and may be extended up to
the completion of a project based on satisfactory performance)
Job Description – To carry out the research work related to the project
Monthly fellowship – As per SERB/DST, GOI norm
Essential qualification – Masters degree in Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Biosciences/Botany or
other relevant disciplines with good academic records from a recognized University/Institute with minimum 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA.
Age limit: 28 years (or as per GOI rule)
Reservation – Reservation as per Govt. of India norms will be followed.
Desirable qualification/experience – Valid NET/GATE/JRF (CSIR/UGC/ICAR/DBT/ICMR)
or any other equivalent examination will be preferred. Knowledge of Plant Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates having demonstrated experience in the related research.
Terms and conditions – The services of the selected candidate will be as per SERB, DST
guidelines. The project fellowship is a full-time position. The selected candidate shall not draw money from any other source. The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. For other terms
and conditions please visit http://www.serb.gov.in
Selection procedure - Walk-in interview of eligible candidates will be conducted on 19-11-2018 at 11:30 A.M. at Department of Biotechnology, Assam University, Silchar, Assam.
Note - No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The eligible candidates should report at
the venue of the walk-in interview with original documents/testimonials for verification. Three
copies of Bio-data (duly signed by the candidate) to be submitted at the time of
interview. Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.
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