Government Order No: 229/2015KSCSTE dated 23/06/2015
Position title: Project fellow
Sponsoring agency: Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment (KSCSTE)
Principal Investigator: Dr. J G Ray
Duration of the project: 8 months; the project fellow will be able to register for Ph D and continue after the tenure
of the fellowship for Ph D under the University Scholarship scheme if the candidate is NET qualified.
Number of position: One
Title of the project: “Collection, identification and screening of green algae from bloomed water bodies of Kerala
for quality of lipid”
Fellowship: Rs-22,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Essential qualification: First class M Sc. in Botany/ Biotechnology
Desirable qualification:
i) Experience in algae sample collection, identification, cultivation and algal ecology
ii) Experience with laboratory skills including water quality analysis, growth determination, microscopy, algal
compound extractions, chemical characterizations, operation of laboratory equipments and field equipments
iii) Individual who is self-motivated and a strong team player with an interest in developing sustainable production
of algal biomass and biofuels
Preference will be given to NET/JRF qualified candidates with desirable qualifications
Task will include:
i) Extensive field survey of bloomed water bodies and water sample collection, expertise in
swimming is highly essential
ii) Laboratory culturing of algae
iii) Field & testing of water quality parameters using
water analysis kit
iv) Microscopic identification of algae
v) Computer data entry and report writing
vi) Financial
accounting of expenditures, organizing of laboratory and field activities, ordering and purchasing as per university
norms, storing and cleaning
How to apply: Apply on plain paper to the undersigned with bio-data (Matriculation onwards) accompanied by self
attested copies of your experience certificates and qualifying degree certificates. Application should contain exact
contact postal address, E-mail id, mobile number and title of the project given above.
Interested candidate may apply
to Dr. J G Ray, Professor, School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, P. D Hills P.O, Athirampuzha,
Kottayam- 686560.
Last date for receiving applications will be 5 PM on 3rd January 2018.
Final selection will be as
per an interview as well; the interview is scheduled tentatively on 5th January 2018 at 11 AM, School of Biosciences,
Mahatma Gandhi University Campus, Athirampuzha, Kottayam.
Interview date will be confirmed by E-mail.
You can also send an advance soft copy of your CV through email jgray@mgu.ac.in. The selected candidate is
eligible to register for Ph. D only in accordance with university norms for the same.
For clarifications if any please
contact: 9446119626
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