Molecular Biology/Tissue Culture/Botany JRF/PA (7 Posts) Walk Ins @ TBGRI, Palode

TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, PALODE

No.TBGRI/Estt.1/88/2011

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

Walk-in-Interview for the posts of Junior Research Fellows (6), Field Assistants (2) and Project Assistant (1) in Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode. Details are given below:

Sl. No.	Project Code	Project title	Name of the Post	No of Posts	Qualification and Experience
[1].	2 (O)	Molecular characterization of Mucuna pruriens - a natural Source of L-DOPA using DNA Fingerprinting-PHASE II	Junior Research Fellow	1	Essential: M. Sc. first class in Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology. Desirable: One year research experience in molecular biology techniques .
[2].	29 (O)	Pharmacological evaluation of Hemidesmus indicus root (extract/active fraction) for its utility as a phytomedicine to improve efficacy of ORS.	Junior Research Fellow	1	Essential: M. Sc. first class in Biotechnology/Biochemistry. Desirable: Research experience in molecular biology techniques and animal handling.
[3].	43 (O)	Genetic conservation and chemical characterization of ethnobotanical insect repellent plant species of Andaman Islands	Junior Research Fellow	1	Essential: M. Sc. first class in Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology. Desirable: Experience in plant tissue culture and chemical characterization of medicinal plants.
[4].	77 (O)	Conservation of Bamboos at TBGRI	Junior Research Fellow	1	Essential: M. Sc. first class in Botany. Desirable: Ability and willingness to conduct field visits to forest regions.
[5].	81 (O)	Studies on the ectomycorrhizal fungal diversity in the Western Ghats of Kerala	Junior Research Fellow	1	Essential: M. Sc. first class in Botany.
[6].	94 (N)	Cyto-taxonomic investigations on bamboos of the Western Ghats	Junior Research Fellow	1	Essential: M. Sc. first class in Genetics and Plant Breeding/Botany.
[7].	36 (O)	Construction and maintenance of ornamental garden landscapes, ornamental plant display - interior and exterior & maintaining a tropical ornamental plant germplasm	Project Assistant	1	Essential: B. Sc. Botany.
[8].	46 (O)P	Infrastructure development and maintenance of the Puthenthope Center	Field Assistant	1	Essential: B. Sc. Botany. Desirable: Experience in gardening.
[9].	76 (O)	Management, research and development of Central Nursery of the Garden	Field Assistant	1	Essential: B. Sc. Botany. Desirable: Experience in computer application.

Age limit 28 years, as on August 31, 2011 (Age relaxation will be given to women, SC/ST and OBC candidates as per Government of India norms). Fellowships for all Junior Research Fellows will be Rs. 10,000/- p. m. (consolidated) and for Project Assistant/Field Assistants will be Rs. 6,000/- p. m. (consolidated).

Interested candidates may appear for a walk-in-interview on September 15, 2011 at 10 a. m. at the Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 562. Candidates must bring their bio-data affixed with a recent passport size photograph along with original and attested photocopies of certificates/mark sheets of all examinations passed and proof of age. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

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