CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR NEERI)

Applications are invited from highly motivated and bright candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the following research project funded by DBT, Government of India, under the supervision of Dr. L. N. Sangolkar, Principal Investigator, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nehru Marg, Nagpur-440020.

Title of the Research Project: “Delineation of remedial measures to mitigate Harmful algal blooms” (GAP-1-2116)

Name of the position available: Junior Research Fellow

Number of positions available: One

Essential qualifications: M.Sc in Botany/ Biotechnology with first division and CSIR/UGC NET/LS qualified/ M.Tech in Biotechnology

Desirable skill: Candidates with experience pertaining to lake studies e.g., biomonitoring, sampling and analysis, Cultivation & maintenance of Cyanobacteria and bacteria, Knowledge of latest molecular techniques including nucleic acid isolation, purification, PCR, Sequencing. Knowledge of Instrumental analysis viz. HPLC, LC-MS & computer will be preferred.

Age limit: Must not be over 28 years as on 15th September 2015 which is relaxed up to 5 years for SC/ST/PH/OBC candidates.

Salary: Rs. 25000 per month (for first two years); Rs. 28000 per month (for the third year) *Note: HRA is not applicable as we are having accommodation facility for project fellows in the NEERI colony

Benefits: Eligible candidate may be entitled to register for Ph.D program.

General Term and Condition: The position is temporary and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum of three years. The position is coterminous with the project. Original documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials must be presented at the time of interview

Self Attested photocopies of these documents with CV and latest photo will be collected at the time of interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear in the interview which is on Tuesday, 22nd September 2015, and no other communications in this regard will be entertained. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Complete application/latest CV (preferable in Pdf format) should reach on or before 20th September 2015 via email attachment addressed to: Dr. L.N.Sangolkar, Senior Principal Scientist, Environmental Impact and Risk assessment Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIRNEERI), Nehru Marg, Nagpur-440020, Email: ln_sangolkar@neeri.res.in