NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ROURKELA – 769 008 (ODISHA)
SPONSORED RESEARCH, INDUSTRIAL CONSULTANCY & CONTINUING EDUCATION
NITR/SR/2022/Advt-22LS035/L/045, dt. 26.09.2022
Applications are invited on prescribed format (On-line) for the temporary post of "Junior Research
Fellow (JRF)” for the Project entitled “Involvement of bacterial cytoskeleton in morphogenesis during
biofilm development for xenobiotic degradation”. Selected candidate may enroll in Ph.D. / M. Tech (R)
Programme in the Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology Rourkela based on
Institute norms and regulations.
1. Name of the Temporary
Post Junior Research Fellow- 01
(Project code: SR/22/LS/035)
2. Name of the Research
Project
“Involvement of bacterial cytoskeleton in morphogenesis
during biofilm development for xenobiotic degradation”
3. Name of the Sponsoring
Agency BRNS, DAE, GoI
4. Tenure of the Project 3 Years
5. Tenure of the Assignment 3 Years (based on the performance) OR completion of
the project, whichever is earlier
6. Job Description
To carry out research work & experiments related to the
project on bacterial cell biology and biofilm. Candidates
may enroll for Ph.D. at NIT Rourkela subject to
fulfillment of all the eligibility criteria.
7. Consolidated monthly
compensation / Fellowship
Rs. 31,000/- P.M. for 1st and 2nd year, Rs. 35,000/-
P.M for 3rd year
8. Essential Qualifications
and experience
M.Sc./M.Tech in Life Science / Microbiology /
Biochemistry / Genetics/ Zoology/ Biotechnology /
Botany / Environmental Science/ Marine Biology/ Marine
Science or related subjects with 60% marks or 6.50
CGPA in 10 point scale with GATE or NET (LS) of UGC
/ CSIR / ICMR / DBT / ICAR candidates.
9. Desirable Qualifications/
Experiences
Research experience or knowledge in bacterial biofilm,
bacterial cell biology and biodegradation will be
preferred.
10. Accommodation
Bachelor accommodation in the hostel will be provided
and Campus accommodation may be provided to
married students subject to availability.
For technical information on the project, the candidate may contact the Principal Investigator at the
following address with an updated Curriculum Vitae:
Name : Prof. Surajit Das
Address : Associate Professor & HOD
Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Ecology (LEnME),
Department of Life Science,
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha 769 008.
Telephone No.: 0661-246 2684
Mobile : 95564 25605
E-mail : surajit@nitrkl.ac.in, surajit.cas@gmail.com
Date and Time for interview: 7th November, 2022 at 09:00 AM at Department of Life Science
The candidates are required to send the complete filled up application form (soft copy) to
surajit@nitrkl.ac.in with the subject: JRF Position
The application form is available in the following link
http://nitrkl.ac.in/oldwebsite/Jobs_Tenders/5ProjectFellowships/Doc/JRF%20LS-PND-64(2).pdf
which must be filled by candidates and also required to attach photocopies of all supporting
documents, research papers (if any) etc.
Candidates will build a single pdf file and it is to be sent to Principal Investigator
(surajit@nitrkl.ac.in, surajit.cas@gmail.com) on or before 20.10.2022. The candidates are also
required to produce relevant documents mentioned in the application form (such as original of all
mark sheets and certificates, research papers (if any), experience certificate (if any) etc. during
interview.)
Mere possession of minimum qualification does not guarantee invitation to the interview. Candidates
will be short listed based on merit and need of the project.
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