Ph.D. Research position in Botany
Applications are invited for enrolment in Ph.D. program in Botany from Post Graduate students of Botany (or allied disciplines, subject to endorsement by the concerned Ph. D Committee). Maximum up to 45 candidates will be selected on the basis of merit. A 3 year PhD position is available at the P.G. & Research Dept. of Botany, Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla, Kerala, (affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam).
Those who have qualified in NET/SET/SLET/GATE/Teacher Fellowship or already obtained M.Phil/M.tech/M.Pharm degree would be exempted from the qualifying examination conducted by University as per UGC rules. They are to appear for an interview on the scheduled date.
A Master degree or equivalent in a relevant field is required. A strong academic record and interest in plant, fugal explorations, molecular species identification, quantitative ethnobotany, and/or systematics are preferable. The project will require an independent and dedicated person, proficient in both written and spoken English. She/he should be able to work well as part of a team but also independently; be flexible and willing to travel for field and labwork; and have excellent communication and reporting skills.
The successful candidate will participate in international training network and will work in a highly interactive international environment with other PhD students, researchers, authorities, NGOs and industry. They will also publish research articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
The application with covering letter, attachments, 3 referees name and address, CV with recent passport size photo is to be delivered by email to jacobnthomas@gmail.com, jacobnthomas@yahoo.co.in (Principal Investigator & Research Guide)
Application deadline: 30th June, 2014
Course work: one Semester (to be notified in due course)
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