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MKU Marine Biology JRF/PA Openings

MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
Department of Marine and Coastal Studies
School of Energy, Environment and Natural Resources

Project Positions

Applications on plain paper along with detailed curriculum-vitae/Biodata are invited for the following temporary research project positions in the Ministry of Earth Sciences (ICMAM), Government of India, funded Research Project tenable for a period of one year at the first instance and likely to be extended. 

1. Junior Research Fellows (2 Nos.): To work on Marine Ecotoxicology problems - conduct toxicity tests on various marine organisms using flow-through bioassay systems which involves extensive laboratory and field work. Fellowship: Rs.12,000 p.m. plus HRA as per rules (1st & 2nd year); Rs.14,000 p.m. plus HRA as per rules (3rd & 4th year). Qualification(s): A First Class M.Sc., in Marine Biology/Zoology/Biology with GATE/NET/M.Phil./Prior Experience. Entrance test and interview will be conducted for the selection. Candidates with strong aptitude for research will be encouraged to register for Ph.D. degree.


2. Technical Assistant with SCUBA Certification (1 No.): To help collect marine samples and animals which involves extensive field work - swimming, snorkeling and diving skills essential. SCUBA diving certification preferred. Emoluments: Rs.10,000 p.m. consolidated. Qualification(s): Any undergraduate degree with SCUBA Diving certification. Previous experience in SCUBA diving in marine research projects preferred.

3. Field/Lab. Assistant (1 No.) To help biological sample collection which involves extensive field work – swimming and snorkeling skills essential, handling and maintenance of marine organisms in the laboratory. Emoluments: Rs.10,000 p.m. consolidated. Qualification(s): 10th Passed or equivalent. Previous experience in marine research projects preferred. Good physique and swimming skill are needed. 

Application should be typed on A4 plain paper in the format given below. It should be supported with a passport size photograph along with attested copies of educational qualifications etc., and should be sent to, “Dr.A.K.Kumaraguru, Principal Investigator, MOES-ICMAM-Marine Ecotoxicology Research Project, Department of Marine and Coastal Studies, School of Energy Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai – 625 021, Tamilnadu, India” in a cover superscribed “Application for Junior Research Fellow or Application for Technical Assistant or Application for Lab. Assistant” as the case may be so as to reach on or before 13th June, 2011.

An entrance test will be conducted for the candidates of Junior Research Fellow before interview. 

No TA/DA will be given for attending the Interview.

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