UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
CENTRE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES IN BOTANY
GUINDY CAMPUS,
CHENNAI-600 025
TAMIL NADU
Applications are invited from the interested candidates for the post of JRF to work on the R&D
project titled “Taxonomy, diversity and documentation of epiplastic microalgae isolates from
habitats of lentic water for biodegradation of divergent domestic plastics” awarded by Science &
Engineering Research Board (SERB), under Empowerment and Equity Opportunities for
Excellence in Science (EMEQ), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, New
Delhi.
The project has been undertaken in the Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of
Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai – 600025, Tamil Nadu.
M.Sc., Botany/
Plant Biology
and
Biotechnology/
Applied Plant
Science/Microbiology.
3 Years
i) For the first two years Rs. 31,000 +
24% HRA and for the third year Rs.
35,000 +24% HRA for those (i) who
have qualified CSIR-UGC NET
including Lectureship or GATE or
qualified through National
Examination of Government
Departments and Agencies.
(ii) Rs. 25,000/- + 24% HRA for others
who do not fall under the above
category.
Educational Qualification:
M.Sc., in Botany / Plant Biology and Biotechnology/ Applied Plant Science/Microbiology with
basic knowledge on Algology.
Candidates must have at least 6.5/10 CGPA or 60 percent marks in
aggregate from a recognized University or Institute as a Full-Time program.
Proof of M.Sc.,
certificate has to be provided during the time of interview.
Desirable: CSIR-NET/GATE
qualified, Expertise in isolation identification and taxonomy of microalgae along with
Microscope techniques.
Age limit: 35 years (Age relaxation is given for SC/ST/OBC/Women and Physically handicapped
candidates as per Government of India norms)
Note:- The candidate selected for the position of JRF will have the option to register for PhD
program at CAS in Botany, UNOM, Chennai.
Interested candidates must apply with the following documents: (1) JRF Application form (2) CV
with passport-sized photograph, (3) Scanned copies of educational certificates and mark sheets
from class XII onwards (4) CSIR-NET or GATE qualified certificate and (5) Scanned copies of
Proof for research experience, special achievements and publications, if any. The soft copies
of all the above documents as single PDF with file name as “YOUR_NAME_JRF.pdf” must
be emailed to the Principal Investigator (Dr.S. Nagaraj) on or before 26th January, 2024
with subject “Application for JRF” and hard copies of all the documents should be send to
the address for correspondence given below on or before 26th January, 2024. The email
address for correspondence is given below. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written
test/interview. The appointment will be on a purely temporary basis co-terminus with the project.
Candidates who are already employed should produce relieving certificate from their employers,
if selected. The shortlisted candidates with the date of interview will be intimated by email
only.
Address for Correspondence:
To
Dr. S. NAGARAJ, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator - (SERB)
Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany
University of Madras,
Guindy Campus,
Chennai - 600025
Tamil Nadu
Telephone: 044 – 22202760 / Mobile: +91 99942 01522
Email: nagalilly@gmail.com / nagaraj@unom.ac.in
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