| Dr. (Mrs.). Ch. Sasikala PhD Jawaharlal Nehru Tech. University Hyd. Professor &Head, Centre for Environment (Bacterial Discovery Laboratory) Institute of Science and technology (IST) Kukatpally, Hyderabad – 500 085 Telephone: [O] +91-40-23158661(3480). [R]: +91-40-27535462. [M] 09000796341 Fax: +91-40-27531563. |
E mail: r449@sify.com; sasi449@yahoo.ie
Applications are invited for the following project positions in the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India sponsored project “Inventory and bioprospecting of spirochetes of marine habitats of India” from qualified candidates. Candidates interested are requested to send their applications to the Principal Investigator and appear for an interview before the selection committee on 5-11-2012, 10.00 AM at the office of the Head, Centre for environment, Institute of science and Technology, JNTUniversity Hyderabad).
| Positions | Qualification & Experience | Consolidated Pay per month (Rs) | Duration |
| JRF | Masters degree in any branch of Life/Chemical Sciences (Env. Biotech./ Plant Sciences (Botany)/Animal Sciences (Zoology)/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Genetics/Biochemistry/Env. Sciences/Org. Chemistry). * Must have qualified UGC/CSIR-JRF/NET OR GATE |
As per DBT guidelines |
2 Years |
About the project: India has one of the extended coastal ecosystems and being one of the mega diversity hot spots, abounds in biodiversity. The members of the phylum Spirochetes are an important group of bacteria which are in association as symbionts or free living or most important pathogens. The present project for the first time primarily aims in cataloging the rich diversity of free living spirochetes of marine habitats of India through culture dependent and independent (metagenomics) approaches. In addition, the work involves studies on bioprospecting the metabolites produced by the spirochetes leading to the identification of biomolecules using polychem analysis. The works involves an integrated blending of biology and organic chemistry which helps the candidate to to trained in an upcoming area of metabolomics. The selected candidate is expected to register for Ph.D. This is not a job, but opportunity to do research and get Ph. D degree.
PROFORMA OF APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF JRF IN THE
DBT SPONSORED PROJECT
1. Name in full :
2. Sex : Male/ female
3. Date of birth :
4. Father’s name :
5. Address for correspondence :
With telephone/ fax No/ e-mail ID.
6. Permanent address with
With telephone No. :
7. Educational qualifications (as a table) starting
from SSC giving details of Certificate/degree
year & percentage of marks :
8. Whether you have qualified :
NET (JRF/lecturership) conducted by
CSIR/ UGC or GATE conducted by HRD .
9. If yes for 8, enclose NET/ GATE : Certificate enclosed/ Not enclosed
Eligibility certificate/Score card.
Year of passing :
Valid till :
10. Research/ work experience after M.Sc.
Year of completion of M.Sc :
No. of years of Experience : From……………to……….
Field experience, if any :
Whether any papers have been :
Published/ communicated.
Your reasons to leave the present position. :
11. Write a few words about your
Interest in research :
12. How many hours in a day can :
you devote for research?
13. Are you prepared to stay without :
University accommodation?
14. Are you preparing or having plans to:
prepare for competitive exams like
civil services/ bank, etc. and
TOEFL/GRE
15. Your hobbies
16. Marital status : Married/ unmarried
17. Do you know computers and typing? : Yes/ No
18. If yes, for 17, give details :
19. Any other information you wish to :
provide.
Date :…… Candidate’s Signature
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Only eligible candidates are required to apply.
2. The contract is purely temporary and initially only for a period of one year but extendable if work is found satisfactory on year to year basis till the completion of the project.
3. JRF candidate admitted in the scheme is expected to join the Ph. D programme.
4. Candidates have to fully devote their time for the project work and are not allowed to join any other course (part/ full time).
5. Maximum age limit is 28 years.
6. Candidates who wish to leave the project in between have to inform the PI in writing at least 3 months before or till other personnel is employed in the project, whichever is earlier.
7. Selection will be made purely as per the DBT and University guidelines subject to approval by DBT. No TA/ DA will be paid for either attending the interview or while joining the project.
8. Completed applications in the prescribed proforma should reach the following address by post/ e-mail.
9. Address for Correspondence:
Prof. (Mrs). Ch. SASIKALA,
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR,
DBT PROJECT,
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT,
IST, JNT UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD,
KUKATPALLY,
E_mail: sasi449@yahoo.ie, sasikala.ch@gmail.com
10. The interview is on 5-11-2012, 10.00 AM at the office of the Head, Centre for environment, Institute of science and Technology, JNT University Hyderabad.
11. Candidates have to appear before the selection committee with all relevant documents/certificates in original and if selected, should join the project immediately (by 1-11-2012).
12. Must be prepared to go independently to the coastal habitat for sample collection.
13. If any false information is provided by the candidates and is found guilty, necessary action will be taken and the candidate has to refund all the payments made to him/her.
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