Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. It was established in 1946 as Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) and was registered under the Societies Registration Act. 1850. Later, as the research activities started expanding, the MACS Research Institute was given a separate identity. The institute was renamed as ARI in 1992 to honour its founder Director, late Professor S. P. Agharkar. The current research and development activities of ARI span across all areas of life sciences spread over six different themes, namely Biodiversity & Paleobiology, Bioenergy, Bioprospecting, Developmental Biology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, and Nanobioscience.
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the temporary position of Junior Research Fellow in the bioenergy Group.
Project Title:"Exploring the diversity of lignocellulose degrading thermophilic anaerobic bacteria from Indian hot springs for bioenergy applications" (SP-249) Sponsored by SERB – DST.
Position Title:Junior Research Fellow
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
B.Sc./M.Sc 1st class in Microbiology / Biotechnology
Desirable:
- CSIR-UGC NET or ICAR-NET or GATE Qualification
- Hands on experience in anaerobic/molecular biology techniques
No. of Posts: 01 (no.)
Post Code: SP/249/JRF
Period of the Project: Upto November 2018
Group/ Division: Bioenergy Group
Monthly Stipend: Rs.25,000/- + HRA (JRF)
Age Limit: 28 years, relaxation by 5 years for SC, ST and female & 3 years for OBC candidates.
The last day for receipt of applications is 1st February 2016. Display of the short list of candidates for interview will be on Institute website by 5th February 2016 and/ or, candidates will be informed through e-mail. The interview for the post is scheduled on Thursday, 11th February 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
Note: No T.A. is admissible for attending interview and selected candidate will have no right for appointment against any ARI or funding agency’s post/s.
Important Points for the Post:
- In case of non-availability of qualified JRF, candidates having M.Sc. degree in the above subjects with at least 55% marks may be considered for Research Studentship @ Rs.23000/- (fixed) p.m.
- The prescribed essential qualifications are bare minimum and mere possession of same will not entitle the candidate to be called for interview. In case number of applications received in response to the advertisement is large, it may not be convenient or possible for the Institute to interview all the candidates.
- The Institute may restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable limit, on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
How To Apply:
Candidates fulfilling the required conditions may apply in the prescribed format available on the Institute’s website along with self-attested copies of qualifications, certificates, Passport size photograph, caste certificate issued by competent authority (for reserved category) and application fee of Rs.50/-, payableby Demand Draft only in favorof Agharkar Research Institute, Pune.
Walk-in Interview:
Date: Thursday, 11th February 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: MACS-AGHARKAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE, G.G.AGARKAR ROAD, PUNE - 411004
Last Date for Receipt of Application: 1st February 2016
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