Regional Plant Resource Centre
FOREST, ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA
NAYAPALLI,
BHUBANESWAR-751015 INDIA
Online applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for filling of positions
of ‘Project Fellow’,’Lab-cum-Field Asst.’, ‘Field-cum-Lab Asst.’,‘Lab. Asst.’, “Project
Associate-I” in Regional Plant Resource Centre, Bhubaneswar under different State Plan
Projects/NMPB Project. Details on research projects, eligibility criteria, emoluments &
general instruction can be obtained from RPRC website/weblink (www.rprcbbsr.in)
/(www.rprccarriers.in) or collected from the notice Board of RPRC. The candidates are
required to fill up prescribed online form (separate application for maximum two positions,
mentioning corresponding project Sl.No.) along with uploading of documents in support of
their educational qualification and experience.
The last date of online submission of
application is 09.04.2023.
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General Instructions :
1. The engagement is purely on temporary basis and will be terminated on completion of the
project.
2. Short-listed candidates will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be given to candidates
for attending the interview.
3. The date and time of interview will be published in the website (www.rprcbbsr.in) and
also communicated to shortlisted candidates through email and no separate call letter
will be issued. Candidates should appear for interview along with their original
certificates and other relevant documents in support of their application.
4. Selected candidate will not have any right to claim explicit or implicit for any post in the
institute. Although there is indication for number of vacancy, the Chief Executive, RPRC
reserves the right for selection of any number of candidates. The decision of the Chief
Executive regarding selection of candidates will be final.
5. The initial engagement will be until the end of the grant i.e. upto 31st March 2024 which
may further extend if project requires and subject to satisfactory performance.
6. The Research fellows are expected to undertake extensive field works in the forest areas,
coastal areas of the state and therefore, required to be physically fit.
1. Documentation of microfungi in forest
soils of Odisha
State Plan
Project
Fellow 3nos
Field –
cumLab.Asst.-
1no
Up to 31st
March
2024
For Project Fellow:
M.Sc.
Microbiology/
Biotechnology
For Field -cumLab. Asst:
B.Sc. Botany/Life
Science
For Project
Fellow Experience in
Microbiological
Techniques, PrePhD qualified.
For Project
Fellow Rs.17,000/-per
month
For Field-cumLab.Asst.
Rs.6000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr. Nibha
Gupta,
Principal
Scientist
2. Bioactive lead molecule from fungal
endophytes: Extraction, purification,
characterization
State Plan
Project
Fellow 2nos
Up to 31st
March
2024
M.Sc.
Microbiology/
Biotechnology
Experience in
Microbiological
Techniques,
chromatographic
tech., Pre-PhD
qualified.
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr.Nibha
Gupta,
Principal
Scientist
3. Bioprocess optimization for enhanced
recovery of Glutaminase free Lasparaginase of fungal origin
State Plan
Project
Fellow1no
Lab.Asst.-
1 no
Up to 31st
March
2024
For Project Fellow:
M.Sc.
Microbiology/
Biotechnology
For Lab.Asst.:
B.Sc./+3 Sc. with
Botany /Life
Science
For Project
FellowExperience in
Microbiological
Research/
Enzyme
extraction &
Purification/ Pre
Ph.D. qualified
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
For Lab.Asst.
Rs.6000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr. Nibha
Gupta
Principal
Scientist
4. Harnessing the potential of
endophytes of Piper longum as an
alternate source for piperine
production: optimization of protocol
for laboratory production and
exploration of its anticancer properties
NMPB,
GoI
Project
AssociateI- One
Up to 31st
March
2025 or till
completion
of the
Project
tenure
M.Sc.
Microbiology/
Biotechnology
Experience in
microbiological
techniques,
chromatographic
& biochemical
tech., Pre-Ph.D.
Qualified.
Rs.25,000/-per
month+16%
HRA
Dr. Nibha
Gupta,
Principal
Scientist
5. Standardization of Propagation
Methods for Bulbophyllum Orchids
Through Tissue Culture
State Plan
Project
Fellow 2nos,
Lab-cumfield
Asst.-1 no
Up to 31st
March
2024
For Project Fellow M.Sc.
(Biotechnology,
Botany, Life
Science).
Lab-cum-field
Asst.-B.Sc./+3 Sc.
with Botany as one
of the subjects
For Project
Fellow Research
experience in the
relevant subject/
topic
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
For Lab.Asst.
Rs.6000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr. Nihar
Ranjan Nayak,
Sr. Scientist
6. Generation of Genetic Variants for
Dendrobium, Cattleya, Cymbidium
and Spathoglottis Orchids Through
Mutation Breeding Towards
Development of Novel Flowers
State Plan
Project
Fellow 2nos
Lab-cumfield
Asst.-1no
Up to 31st
March
2024
For Project Fellow -
M.Sc.
(Biotechnology,
Botany, Life
Science).
Lab-cum-field
Asst.-B.Sc./+3 Sc.
with Botany as one
of the subjects
For Project
Fellow -Research
experience in the
relevant subject/
topic
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
For Lab.Asst.
Rs.6000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr. Nihar
Ranjan Nayak,
Sr. Scientist
7. Standardization of efficient tissue
culture based propagation methods for
Pomatocalpa decipiens (Lindl.)J.J.Sm
and Cymbidium bicolor (Lindl.): Rare
Orchids of Odisha
State Plan
Project
Fellow 1no
Up to 31st
March
2024
M.Sc.
(Biotechnology,
Botany, Life
Science).
Research
experience in the
relevant subject/
topic
Rs.17,000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr. Nihar
Ranjan Nayak,
Senior
Scientist
8. Developing efficient micropropagation methods for some
important RET listed forest tree
species of Odisha
State Plan
Project
Fellow 2nos
Lab.Asst.-
1 no
Up to 31st
March
2024
For Project Fellow:
M.Sc. Degree in
Botany/
Biotechnology /Life
Science.
For Lab.Asst.:
B.Sc./+3 Sc. with
Biology (Botany)as
subject
Preference will
be given to
Project Fellow
having Pre Ph. D
Completed /
Research
Experience in
related field
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
For Lab.Asst.
Rs.6000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr. G.K.
Surabhi, Senior
Scientist
9. The protective diabetic neuropathy
effect of Buchanania lanzan Spreng in
streptozotocin – induced type 2
diabetic rats
State Plan
Project
Fellow 2nos
Up to 31st
March
2024
M.Sc. (Chemistry,
Botany, Zoology,
Biotechnology,
Biochemistry, Life
Sciences Or
M.Pharm( Cology,
Chemistry,
Cognosy,
Biotechnology), Or
M.Tech.(Biotechnology, BioChemistry,
Microbiology) with
good academic
Research
experience in the
relevant subject/
topic
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
Dr. A. K.
Sahoo,
Senior
Scientist
10. Ameliorative effect of Aporusa
octandra against carbon tetrachloride induced oxidative stress and
hepatocellular injury in experimental
rats
State Plan
Project
Fellow- 2
nos
Up to 31st
March
2024
M.Sc. (Chemistry,
Botany, Zoology,
Biotechnology,
Biochemistry, Life
Sciences Or
M.Pharm( Cology,
Chemistry,
Cognosy,
Biotechnology), Or
M.Tech.(Biotechnology, BioChemistry,
Microbiology) with
good academic
record.
Research
experience in the
relevant subject/
topic
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr. A.K.
Sahoo
Senior
Scientist
11. Anticholinesterase effect of Carnosic
acid on Sodium azide-induced
memory impaired in rat model
State Plan
Project
Fellow 1no
Up to 31st
March
2024
M.Sc. (Chemistry,
Botany, Zoology,
Biotechnology,
Biochemistry, Life
Sciences Or
M.Pharmacology,
Chemistry,
Cognosy,
Biotechnology), Or
M.Tech. (Biotechnology, Biochemistry,
Microbiology) with
good academic
Research
experience in the
relevant subject/
topic
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr.Atish
Kumar Sahoo,
Sr. Scientist
12. Sugar profiling and anti-nutrient
analysis of some unexplored Wild
Edible Fruits of Odisha
State Plan
Project
Fellow 2nos
Up to 31st
March
2024
M.Sc.
Biotechnology/
Botany/
Biochemistry
Research
experience in the
relevant subject/
topic
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr. U. C.
Basak,
Sr. Scientist
13. Characterization of α-tocopherol &
Polyphenols some immune boosting
wild edible fruits used by Tribal
Communities for therapeutic value.
Project
Fellow 2nos
Up to 31st
March
2024
M.Sc.
Biotechnology/
Botany/
Biochemistry
Research
Experience in
relevant field
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr. U. C.
Basak,
Sr. Scientist
14. Conservation of rare mangrove
species of Xylocarpus through
vegetative propagation & re
introduction in protected areas of
Odisha.
State Plan
Project
Fellow 1no
Up to 31st
March
2024
M.Sc. Environment
Science/
Biotechnology /
Botany/Biodiversity
Conservation
Research
Experience in
related field
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr. U.C.
Basak
Senior
Scientist
15. Conservation of wild edible fruit
plants through field-introduction in
different protected wild areas of
Odisha
State Plan
Project
Fellow 1no
Up to 31st
March
2024
M.Sc.
Biotechnology
Botany/
Environment
Science
Research
Experience in
related field
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr. U.C.
Basak
Senior
Scientist
16. Exploration of cytotoxic potential of
methanolic leaf extract of medicinal
plant Crinum defixum
State Plan
Project
Fellow 1 no
Up to 31st
March
2024
M.Sc.
Biotechnology/
Botany
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr. Sunita
Bhatnagar,
Sr. Scientist
17. Biological evaluation of leaf extracts
of Zingiber zerumbet and
Hedychimum spicatum
State Plan
Project
Fellow 2nos
Up to 31st
March
2024
M.Sc.
Biotechnology/
Botany
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
Consolidated)
Dr. Sunita
Bhatnagar,
Sr. Scientist
18. Standardization of in vitro
regeneration techniques in red banana
and establishment of red banana in
Odisha climate condition
State Plan
Project
Fellow 1no
Up to 31st
March
2024
M.Sc. Botany/
Horticulture/
Forestry/Plant
Biotechnology
Research
experience in one
relevant topic
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr. Kalidass
C.
Scientist
19. Taxonomic and ethnobotanical
significance of the Leguminosae
family in Odisha
State Plan
Project
Fellow 1 no
Up to 31st
March
2024
M.Sc. Botany/
Biodiversity
Conservation/
Forestry/Plant
Biotechnology
Research
Experience in one
relevant subject /
topic
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr. Kalidass
C.
Scientist
20. Conservation of a few endemic and
endangered plants in Odisha
State Plan
Project
Fellow 1no
Up to 31st
March
2024
M.Sc. Botany/
Biodiversity
Conservation/
Forestry/Plant
Biotechnology /
Horticulture
Research
Experience in one
relevant subject /
topic
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr. Kalidass
C.
Scientist
21. Developing protocols for spawn
production and cultivation of few
selected wild edible mushroom
species in Odisha
State Plan
Project
Fellow 1no
Up to 31st
March
2024
M.Sc. Botany/
Mycology/ Plant
Biotechnology
Research
Experience in one
relevant subject /
topic
For Project
Fellow
Rs.17,000/-per
month
(Consolidated)
Dr. Kalidass
C.
Scientist
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