What is this all about?
Applications are invited for temporary positions at
MACS-AGHARKAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(An Autonomous Institute of Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India) as under
A) DBT Project ‘Mobilizing QTL/Genes for quality Traits into High Yielding Wheat Varieties Through Marker-Assisted Selection’ (SP-179), Period up to 22.09.2014
B] DBT Project ‘Molecular marker assisted development of biofic stress resistant wheat varieties’ (SP-181), Period up to 23.09.2014
C] ICAR Project ‘Physiological: Water use efficiency (Root Trials)’ (SP-183), Period up to 22.09.2012
Projects,Positions and Eligibility (Who Can Apply?)
A) DBT Project ‘Mobilizing QTL/Genes for quality Traits into High Yielding Wheat Varieties Through Marker-Assisted Selection’ (SP-179), Period up to 22.09.2014 (1) Junior Research Fellow (2 Posts)
Qualifications Essential : (i)1st class M.Sc. in Botany/ Agriculture/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry (ii) Clearance of CSIR-UGC/NET/GATE above 90 percentile.
Desirable: Basic knowledge of Botany and Plant Cytogenetics Exposure to molecular biology techniques
(2) Research Associate(1 Post)
Qualifications Essential: (i) 1st class M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Botany/Agriculture/Biotechnology/Biochemistry.
Desirable: Research experience in Molecular biology as evidenced by published papers in standard referred journals
B] DBT Project ‘Molecular marker assisted development of biofic stress resistant wheat Varieties’ (SP-181), Period up to 23.09.2014
(3) Senior Research Fellow (2 Posts)
Qualifications Essential (i) 1st class M.Sc. in Botany/Agriculture/Biotechnology/Biochemistry
(ii) At least two years of post M.Sc. research experience as evidenced from fellowship and/or published papers in standard referred journals.
Desirable: Basic knowledge of Botany and Plant Cytogenetics, Exposure to molecular biology techniques
C] ICAR Project ‘Physiological: Water use efficiency (Root Trials)’ (SP-183), Period up to 22.09.2012
(4) Senior Research Fellow (1 Post)
Qualifications Essential:(i) 1st class M.Sc. Agri. (Botany) OR M/Sc. Botany/Physiology/ Genetics
(ii) At least two years of post M.Sc. research experience as evidenced from fellowship and/or published papers in standard referred journals
Desirable: Experience of 2 years in wheat/ crop research.
Age Limit: JRF – 28 Years
SRF – 32 Years
RA – 35 Years(Relaxable as per rules)
Fellowship/Salaray: Junior Research Fellow Rs.12000/- (fixed) + 20% HRA
Senior Research Fellow Rs.14000/- (fixed) + 20% HRA
Research Associate Rs.16000/- (fixed) + 20% HRA
Applications and Selection Procedures
Candidates fulfilling above conditions may apply in the prescribed format available on the Institute’s website along with attested copies of qualifications, certificates, Passport size photograph, and application fee of Rs.50/- for JRF & SRF and Rs.100/- for RA, payable by Demand Draft in favor of Director, ARI, Pune, up to 24.12.2009 .
A list of short-listed candidates for the above positions will be displayed on Institute Website by 4th January 2010. The date of interview will be tentatively between 11th to 20th January 2010.
Short-listed candidates will be informed to attend interview through E-mail only.
Submission deadline: 24.12.2009
Important Info: In case of non availability of qualified JRF, candidates having M.Sc. degree with 55% marks (as above) may be considered for Research Studentship on stipend @ Rs.11000/- (fixed) p.m.
No T.A. will be admissible for attending interview.
Applicants are requested to refer the General Conditions available on Institute’s website, before applying.
Initial appointment period for all posts will be one year. Further extension will be granted depending upon the performance.
Website Details: http://www.aripune.org/
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