Advertisement for the Position of Junior Research Fellow at Uka Tarsadia University, Surat

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the position of one Junior Research Fellow in a DBT-funded research project with the following details:  

Title: “Investigation of predation pressure on physiology and gene expression levels of  known plant growth promoting bacteria and harnessing its interaction under field  condition”  

Principal Investigator: Dr. N. Amaresan, Associate Professor, C. G. Bhakta Institute of  Biotechnology, Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli, Surat-394350, Gujarat, India. Email:  [email protected] Contact No.: +91-9737598465  

Co-investigator: Dr Dhruti Amin, Assistant Professor, C. G. Bhakta Institute of Biotechnology,  Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli, Surat-394350, Gujarat, India.  

Essential qualifications: M.Sc., Degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or relevant area of Life Sciences with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent and with CSIR-NETIGATE/BET qualification. (Non-CSIR-NETIGATE qualified candidates can also apply; however, if selected the fellowship will be given as per the norms of DBT, New Delhi)  Desirable: Practical knowledge in microbial (bacteria/protist) culture, molecular biology (PCR, qPCR), gene expression analysis, and field experimentation will be given preference.  

Age limit: 28 years  

Salary: As per the norms  

Duration: Three years or up to the termination of project (subject to the review of candidates’ performance)  

How to apply: Interested candidates must email their resume (as per the attached template) to [email protected].

The last date of application is 15.10.2024. 

Note:  

1. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the merit. The date and time of interview wil be informed via email/phone. 
2. Shortlisted candidates should appear in person with original documents in support of age, qualifications, experience etc., two self-attested copies of certificates and a copy of awards/publications etc. 
3. No travel allowance is admissible for attending the interview, The selected candidate will have the option to register for PhD program as per the norms of Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli. 4. Tenure of JRF shall be purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.