Applications are invited for the posts of Junior Research Fellow position in Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) sponsored research project at School of Biological Sciences, Narendrapur Campus of RKMVERI – 09 Jul 2024

Applications are invited from motivated Indian citizens for a JRF position in Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Govt. of India sponsored research project under the supervision of Dr. Dipak Manna, the principal investigator (PI), in the Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, School Biological Sciences, RKMVERI, Narendrapur.

Project Title: “Development of Strip-Based Diagnostics for the Detection of Deadly Free-living Amebae and surveillance of different aquatic bodies in different parts of India”

Position Qualifications Number of the position Remuneration (INR/month)
Junior Research Fellow

Essential: a) M.Sc. or equivalent (any branch of Biology with interest in Microbiology) with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade

Desirable: Prior research experience, Qualification in the National Eligibility Test (NET) at the LS level or Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE).

1 37,000 INR + 24% HRA

Duration

3 years (initial appointment for 1 year, which can be extended annually till the end of the project, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds)

How to apply

Interested candidates must email their a) latest CV including contact phone number and names of two referees, and b) statement of interest to the Department of Biomedical Science and Technology () on or before July 19, 2024. The candidates are also required to bring hard copies of their application along with self-attested copies of their mark sheets/certificates, during the time of interview.

Last date of application: July 19, 2024

Date and time of interview: July 24, 2024, 11 AM (Only the shortlisted applicants will be notified by email)
Venue of interview: RKMVERI, Narendrapur Campus

General Information

  • The appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on the termination of the project.
  • The appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency and the implementing agency.
  • The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions / Boards, etc.
  • The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle the candidates to be called for the interview.
  • The shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview date and time by email/phone call. The name of selected candidate will be posted on the website.
  • No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview.
  • No interim enquiries/correspondence/communication will be entertained regarding the selection procedure.