WALK-IN-INTERVIEW FOR PROJECT POSITIONS AT JNTBGRI, PALODE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

PROJECT TITLE	PROJECT POSITION (No.)	ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS	DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.)
Molecular characterization of Mucuna pruriens - a natural Source of L-DOPA using DNA Fingerprinting-PHASE II Sub-title: Functional characterization of tyrosine hydroxylase gene from M. pruriens to study its regulatory role in L-DOPA synthesis	JRF (1)	First class M. Sc. Biotechnology with Botany/Biotechnology as main at graduate level	Experience in molecular biology
Digitizing of  TBGRI herbarium specimens	JRF (1) DATA ENTRY OPERATOR (1)	JRF: First class M.Sc. Botany DATA ENTRY OPERATOR: First class B.Sc. Botany and PGDCA	JRF:  Nil DATA ENTRY OPERATOR:  One year experience in data entry works
Development of Conservation strategies for seedless   diploid (AA) members of Musa family through biotechnology	JRF (1) TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (1)	JRF: First class M. Sc. Plant Biotechnology/Biotechnology with Botany as a main subject at graduate level TECHNICAL ASSISTANT: First class B. Sc. Botany/ Biotechnology	JRF: Experience in plant exploration, molecular biology techniques, computer literacy TECHNICAL ASSISTANT: Experience in plant exploration, tissue culture, computer literacy, field management
Selection of Elite Genotype of Curculigo  orchioides Gaertn., an endangered and Commercially important medicinal plant from  southern Western Ghats by morphological, molecular and phytochemcial characterization for its sustainable utilization and ex situ  conservation through Biotechnological interventions	JRF (1)	First class M. Sc. Biotechnology with special paper on Botany at graduate level	Research experience in plant tissue culture, eligibility for registering for Ph. D. programme
Analysis of genetic variability and bioprospecting of wild cardamom  populations	TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (1)	First class B. Sc. Botany/ Biotechnology	Experience in plant collection and field management
In silico and in vitro validation of drug activity in Plants	JRF (1)	First class M.Sc. Botany/ Biotechnology	Nil
Maintenance of LAN, WAN, internet facility and information updating on TBGRI website	JRF (1)	First class B.Tech./BE/MCA/M.Sc. Computer Science	Minimum one year experience in the maintenance of  computer network system and server; project experience related to web site and web portal developments
Ethnomedical  survey and systematic documentation of traditional knowledge among the different tribal communities of Kerala – an  in depth study and preparation of database	JRF (1)	First class M. Sc. Botany	Good communication skills, experience in field work related to taxonomy/ethnobotany/ethnomedicine/traditional knowledge documentation/database preparation
Ethnobotanical survey in the coastal areas of three Southern Districts of Kerala	JRF (1)	First class M. Sc. Botany	Good communication skills, experience in field work related to taxonomy/ethnobotany/ traditional knowledge documentation/ database preparation
Search for renewable biomass and biofuel sources in Euphorbia plants of the southern Western Ghats	JRF (1)	First class M. Sc. Chemistry	Eligibility for registering for Ph. D. programme
Standardization of tissue culture techniques and mass production of ornamentals	TISSUE CULTURE ASSISTANT (1)	SSLC, three months training in micropropagation techniques from a reputed Institute	One year working experience in asceptic sub culture, media preparation and other tissue culture related techniques form a high-tech firm
Micropropagation of commercially important Banana and other taxa	TISSUE CULTURE ASSISTANT (1)	SSLC, three months training in micropropagation techniques from a reputed Institute	One year working experience in asceptic sub culture, media preparation and other tissue culture related techniques form a high-tech firm
Studies on reproductive biology and conservation of selected RET species of W. Ghats	JRF (1)	First class M. Sc. Botany	Experience in field work related to reproductive biology/ecology
Floristic, ecologic and functional dynamics of selected grasslands of Western Ghats	JRF (1)	First class M. Sc. Botany/ Environmental Sciences	Experience in field exploration trips
Diversity, conservation and sustainable utilization of fungi of Western Ghats (collection, identification and documentation of foliicolous fungi in the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, Kollam, Kerala state)	JRF (1)	First class M. Sc. Microbiology	Experience in microfungal taxonomy