Recruitment for posts on funded projects in Evolutionary Ecology
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is a premier autonomous
Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for
promotion of high quality science education and research in the country.
The Institute invites applications for the following positions on contract basis:
Name of the Post JRF / Project Assistant
Name of the Project
1) Comparative biogeography of plants of the Western Ghats
2) Morphometry and phylogeography of Honey bees and Stingless Bees in
India
Funding Agency DBT
Minimum Educational
qualification
(as prescribed by the
funding agency)
The candidate should have a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent grade)
in the qualifying degree. Additional qualifications for JRF are: Postgraduate
degree in any area of Basic Sciences in Biology with NET
qualification, OR Graduate Degree in a Professional Course in Biology with
NET qualification, OR Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course in
Biology
In case a suitable candidate with the above qualifications is not found,
candidates with a Masters degree in Biological Sciences may be appointed
as Project Assistant if selected.
Preference A strong motivation and aptitude for research in Evolutionary Ecology is
important. Candidates should ideally have experience with basic molecular
ecological techniques such as DNA extraction, PCR and DNA Sequencing.
Field experience will be preferable. The first project will involve
phylogenetic and biogeographic analyses of Indian plants. The second
project will involve phylogenetic, phylogeographic and biogeographic
analyses of Indian stingless bees. The chosen candidates will also have the
opportunity to be part of other ongoing projects in the PIs research group
(www.vanasiri.in).
Number of posts 2 (one under each project)
Fellowship Amount JRF = 25,000 + HRA
Project Assistant = 16,000+ HRA
Tenure of the post 1 year, extendable based on performance
Age 32 years with 3-5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women and Physically
disabled as per government norms
Last Date 31 August 2017
How to apply Completed applications should be sent by email to the PI - Ullasa
Kodandaramaiah - (ullasa@iisertvm.ac.in), WITH THE SUBJECT LINE
“DBT funded positions August 2017 – Your Name". Clearly mention
which project(s) you are interested in. If applying for both, mention
your first preference.
The application should contain a detailed resume and a one page statement
of interest. Please include contact details (phone number, email and postal
address), a photograph, scanned copies of educational/professional
qualifications and reprints of papers. Research experience should be
supported by a certificate from the previous employer(s). Candidates should
bring originals of all applicable certificates (qualifying degrees, national
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examinations, category certificate, etc) during the interview. All
attachments should be sent in as a single consolidated PDF. No
TA/DA will be paid for appearing for the interview.
Applications failing to
the meet minimum criteria will not be considered. Interviews may be
conducted over videoconference in exceptional cases if this is indicated by
the applicant beforehand. Incomplete applications will be disqualified..
The shortlisted candidates will be informed by email on details of interview date, time and venue and
it will also be put up on the website www.iisertvm.ac.in.
A printed copy of the application form sent by email signed and dated by the applicant along with
recent passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in
support of age, qualification, experience etc. will be collected at the time of interview.
Applicants must bring all certificates (original + one copy) at the time of interview for the purpose of
verification.
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