Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF-One Number) on contract basis (temporary) to work in a time bound SERB sponsored research project (Ref. No. EEQ/2020/000275) sanctioned to the undersigned at the Department of Life Sciences, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur.
1. Details of the position: Junior Research Fellow
2. No. of Post: One
3. Project Title: Pathway Extension of Essential Fattyacid Biosynthesis in Soybean for High Value PUFA Production by Genetic Transformation of Microalgal Genes
4. Monthly Fellowship: Rs. 31,000/- + 8% HRA (for As per SERB and Institute norms)
5. Tenure of Position: 3 years i.e, up to 2024 or till end of the project period.
6. Essential Qualification: i) MSc in Life Sciences/Botany/Plant Sciences or any other equivalent disciplines with M.Sc Project or Research work in the area of Plant system having minimum 55% marks or CGPA. Should have passed CSIR-NET/UGC-NET/GATE/ ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF, CUCET for Ph.D. or any other National Level examinations.
7. Desirable: Experience of working in Plant tissue culture, Plant genetic transformation using Agrobacterium with gene cloning and r-DNA technology will be preferred.
Age Limit:
28 years (to be relaxed as per rules of Govt. of India)