As part of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt of India funded project ‘Barcoding Southern Ocean nematodes: an integrated approach to test hypotheses of marine nematode diversity’ under the MLR Programme a Research Associate position is open in the Integrative Taxonomy and Microbial Ecology Group, Department of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research-Kolkata [IISERK].
Note:-
- The position is initially for five months but could be extended for another year depending upon satisfactory performance.
- The selected candidate will receive a salary of Rs 22,000 per month (consolidated).
- Contingency support will be also provided to the selected candidate.
Required Skills:
- As part of this project free-living marine nematodes from the Southern Ocean will be identified based on taxonomy, barcoded using high throughput sequencing techniques and hypotheses of marine nematode diversity will be tested.
- The selected RA will participate in the research cruises for collection of samples, processing and identification of free-living deep-sea nematodes and also contribute towards developing the deep-sea nematode DNA barcoding methodologies.
Qualification & Experience Details
- Ph.D. in Marine Biology/Zoology/Ecology/Microbiology or candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis can also apply.
- Sound knowledge in marine taxonomy particularly meiobenthic taxonomy would be highly desirable.
- Since the project will involve application of molecular techniques some knowledge in this field is also expected.
How To Apply?
Eligible candidates may apply with their CV along with a cover letter to pbhadury@gmail.com
The last date of application is 23rd April, 2012.
Note:
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Interview will be held in the second week of May.
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