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