Dr. (Mrs.). Ch. Sasikala Ph.D. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Professor & Head Kukatpally, Hyderabad – 500 072. (A.P.) India.
Bacterial Discovery Laboratory Telefax : [O] +91-40-23158661, Ext:480 [R]: +91-40-27535462
Centre for Environment Fax : +91-40-27531563
Institute of Science and Technology (IST) Email: r449@sify.com; sasi449@yahoo.ie
Ref : 421/CHS/MoES/CEN/14 Dt : 27-08-14
NOTIFICATION
Applications are invited for the following project positions in the MoES, Government of India sponsored project, “Ecology of Halo-Anoxygenic Phototrophic Bacteria of Marine Habitats of Gujarat” from qualified candidates. Candidates interested are requested to send their applications in the prescribed format (attached with this advertisement) to the Principal Investigator on or before 20-09-14. Short listed candidates will be called for an interview before the selection committee intimating the date and venue.
| Positions | Qualification & Experience | Consolidated Pay per month (Rs) | Duration |
| JRF- 2 | Masters degree (MSc or M. Tech) in any branch of Life Sciences [Env. Biotech./ Plant Sciences (Botany)/Animal Sciences (Zoology)/Microbiology/Biotechnology/ Genetics /Biochemistry /Env. Sciences/Bioinformatics] Must have qualified UGC/CSIR-NET/ GATE/ ICMR/ICAR JRF | As per DST guidelines | 3 years |
About the project: Gujarat has one of the most extended coastal ecosystems of India with a coastline of 1653 km. The coastal habitats of Gujarat vary from marine sediments surface waters, salty soils and salt pans which are both pristine and heavily polluted. Anoxygenic phototrophic bacteria (APB), a physiological group is interspersed with many chemotrophs. They possess bacteriochlorophyll and carry out anoxygenic photosynthesis. The present project aims at systematic extensive survey on the diversity of different phylogenetic lineages of anoxygenic phototrophic bacteria after culturing and also from the metagenome. Genetic diversity studies involve isolation of metagenome from the samples, amplification of 16S rRNA gene/pufL, pufL, M/fmo genes etc. and bioinformatic analysis. The work on cultured diversity involves selective enrichment, purification, identification and polyphasic characterization for description of novel taxa. The research work involves an inter-disciplinary approach involving microbiology and bioinformatics which helps the candidate to be trained in the upcoming areas of metagenomics/bacterial diversity/ecology. Selected candidates are expected to register for Ph.D.
*PROFORMA OF APPLICATION FOR THE POST JRF
IN THE MoES SPONSORED PROJECT
1 Name in full & sex :
2. Date of birth :
3. Father’s name :
4. Address for correspondence :
With telephone number and
e-mail ID.
5. Permanent address :
| S.No | Degree & year | Subjects | Board/ university | % of marks |
6. Educational qualifications form SSC/ 10th class or equivalent with degree, University,
year & percentage of marks
7. Whether you have qualified NET :
(JRF or lecturership) of CSIR/ UGC or
GATE conducted by HRD.
8. If yes for 8, enclose NET/ GATE : Certificate enclosed/ Not enclosed
Eligibility certificate/ Score card
Year of passing and valid till :
9. Research/work experience after M.Sc/M.Tech.
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 :
.
10. Write a few words about your
Interest in research :
11. How many hours in a day can :
you devote for research?
12. Are you prepared to stay without :
University accommodation?
13. Are you preparing or having plans to:
prepare for competitive exams like
TOEFL/GRE/civil services/bank/groups, etc.
14. Your hobbies :
15. Marital status : Married/ unmarried
16. Do you know computers and typing? : Yes/ No
17. If yes, for 17, give details :
18. Any other information you wish to provide:
Date…………… Candidate’s Signature
*This is only a format. You can either fill in this or use it as a template for giving the details.
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 for a period not exceeding 3 years or till the completion of the project.
3. JRF candidate admitted in the scheme is expected to join the Ph. D programme of JNTUH.
4. This position is not a job. This is an opportunity for doing research and Ph.D. Only those interested in research career need to apply.
5. Candidates have to fully devote their time for the project work and are not allowed to join any other course (part/ full time) or take up any part time job.
6. Maximum age limit is 28 years.
7. 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.
8. Selection will be made purely as per the MoES/DST and University guidelines subject to approval by MoES.
9. No TA/DA will be paid for either attending the interview or while joining the project.
10. Completed applications in the prescribed proforma should reach the following address on or before 20-09-2014 by post/e-mail.
11. Address for Correspondence:
Prof. (Mrs). Ch. SASIKALA,
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR,
MoES PROJECT,
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT,
IST, JNT UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD,
KUKATPALLY,
HYDERABAD –500 085.
E_mail: sasi449@yahoo.ie, sasikala.ch@gmail.com
12. Interview for selected candidates will be at the office of Head, Centre for Environment, Room 423, III floor, old IST, JNTUH (opposite State Bank of Hyderabad). Exact date and time of interview will be intimated later. Selected candidates have to appear before the selection committee with all relevant documents/certificates in original. 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.
Principal Investigator
(Dr. Ch. Sasikala)
Date: 27-08-2014
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