Carbon sequestration potential of Albizzia lebbeck | IIAR Project Openings

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Two junior research fellows (JRFs) and one project assistant-II (PA-II) positions under DST-NPCSR sponsored project

IIAR invites applications for two junior research fellows (JRFs) and one project assistant (PA-II) to carry out research under the project entitled “Carbon sequestration potential of Albizzia lebbeck in intercropping and co-cultivation systems with economic crops and plant growth promoting microorganisms” supported by Department of Science and Technology (DST). Research will focus on understanding temporal and spatial variations in soil CO2 efflux as component of carbon sequestration in woody legume trees intercropped with annual crop plants.

Additional research will center on partitioning autotrophic/heterotrophic soil respiration, measuring diurnal CO2 fluxes and seasonal effect on soil organic carbon and using tree/crop non-structural carbohydrate analyses to understand fate and fluxes of carbon during intercropping.

Position- Two Junior research Fellows (JRFs)

Emoluments: Rs 16,000 p.m. for 1st two years and Rs 18,000 p.m. for the 3rd year

Eligibility: First class in M.Sc. (in Botany, Plant Science, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Wild Life, Biodiversity, and Biotechnology). Preference will be given to CSIR, UGC-NET, DBT-JRF and/or experience in the area of ecology). Freshers can also apply. Age limit as per government rules

Position- One Project assistant (PA)

Emoluments: Rs 8.000 per month consolidated

Eligibility: First class in M.Sc. (in any branch of Life Sciences). Age limit as per government rules.

The research work requires combined efforts in fields, greenhouse and lab work and also local travel to various field stations within Gujarat. All positions on this project are purely on temporary basis for duration period of the project. It is not an appointment with the institute and will not confer any right of the incumbent to any permanent position.

Application on plain paper with complete bio-data and attested copies of all marksheets/certificates should reach to Dr. Dhiraj Naik, Principal Investigator, Department of Environmental Sciences, Indian Institute of Advanced Research, Koba Institutional Area, Gandhinagar-382007, Gujarat by Indian post latest by 10th May, 2013.

The date of interview will be communicated to the applicants in due course.

Note: No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates if called for the interview or joining the post.

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