JRF post(Preventing extinction and improving conservation status of threatened plants ) at GBPIHED, Almora

G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development

Kosi-Katarmal, Almora 263 643, Uttarakhand, India

Applications are invited for purely project based temporary positions of Junior Research Fellow in the National Network Project entitled “Preventing extinction and improving conservation status of threatened plants through application of biotechnological tools” sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. Candidates having appropriate qualification in relevant Subject/Specialization with good academic records and experience may apply.

POSITION (NO.)/EMOLUMENTS: Junior Research Fellow (02 Nos.) Initially for one year,

likely to extended based on performance of the candidate

@Rs 12,000/- (Fixed Per Month) + HRA as per Institute norms; @ Rs 16,000/- for NET

qualified persons (as per norms)

QUALIFICATION:

·         First class Masters degree in Plant Physiology/Biochemistry/  Biotechnology or in Botany with any of the  above specialization

·          Preference will be given to candidates having experience of working in Himalayan region

NATURE OF DUTIES:

·         To conduct survey and establish nursery in high altitude areas

·          Plant propagation (by tissue culture & conventional methods) & field establish of medicinal plants

·          Phytochemical analysis & Molecular characterization

AGE LIMIT: Maximum 28 Yrs. Relaxation for SC/ST/Women/PH and OBC as per Govt.

of India norms.

Interested candidates with appropriate qualifications in the relevant subject/specialization must apply and send their applications by Registered Post/Speed Post to The Administrative Officer, G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development Kosi-Katarmal, Almora - 263 643, Uttarakhand so as to reach latest by 28th May, 2012.

Candidates must send their Biodata with complete personal details, qualifications, experience, publications, etc and attach xerox copies of all certificates. Short listed candidates will be called for interview. Advance copy of the application may be submitted through email to the Administrative Officer (os@gbpihed.nic.in) and a copy to shyamal_nandi@rediffmail.com. Candidates appearing for interview should bring along original copies of certificates, testimonials, publications and other relevant documents. No TA/DA will be given to the candidates appearing for the interview.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://gbpihed.gov.in/Advt_SKN-11052012.pdf