Cytogenetics Laboratory
Department of Zoology
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi 221 005
ResearApplications are invited for following temporary positions under DBT/SERB funded research projects:
Research Associate (01) and Senior Research Fellow (01) in a DBT (CEIB-II) project entitled
“Functions of the multiple long noncoding transcripts of the hsr gene of Drosophila” and
Senior Research Fellow (01) in SERB Project entitled “RNomic and proteomic changes following
administration of Ayurvedic Rasayana in wild type and neurodegenerative Drosophila models”.
The emoluments of RA and SRF would be @ Rs. 36,000/- p.m. + HRA and @ Rs. 28,000/- p.m. +
HRA, respectively.
Research work would involve RNomic and proteomic studies in Drosophila in
combination with advanced genetic and molecular cell biological approaches.
Positions are temporary
and co-terminus with the respective project.
Candidates for Research Associate position should hold
Ph.D. or equivalent degree, with at least two research publications in good journals, and those for SRF
must have at least two years’ research experience after Master's degree (at least 55% marks) in Life
Sciences/Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/Molecular & Human Genetics/Zoology or related area.
Previous
experience in molecular biology and/or Drosophila molecular genetics is desirable. Those who have
submitted or are about to submit their Ph.D. thesis may also apply for the RA position for consideration
for appointment as SRF till their Ph.D. degree is awarded.
The upper age limit, 45 years for RA and 32
years for SRF, can be relaxed for 5 years for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped/Female candidates. All
things being equal, SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per GOI rules. The actual emoluments
payable to the selected RA/SRF would be as per DST/BHU rules.
Application on plain paper or through e-mail giving Name, permanent and correspondence address,
names of father and mother, telephone/mobile no., e-mail address, details of educational career
(starting from High School or equivalent) along with a recent photograph, attested copies of all markssheets
& certificates and details of previous research/work experience, list of research publications,
names and contact details (email id) of three referees should reach Prof. S. C. Lakhotia, P. I.,
Cytogenetics Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu
University, Varanasi- 221 005 (email: lakhotia@bhu.ac.in) on or before 24 April 2018.
The post
applied for must be specifically mentioned.
No TA/DA will be payable if called for interview.
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