Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani (BITS Pilani) invites application for the position Junior Research Fellow
Project titled: “Elucidation of the mechanism of silica deposition in abaxial epidermal long cells in Sorghum bicolor lemma”
Broad area of Research: Biomineralization
Duration of the project: Initially for two years (may be extended further)
Fellowship Amount (Rs.): 31,000 per month (consolidated)
Accommodation: Hostel accommodation will be provided subject to availability and will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Institute prevailing at the time of joining of the candidate.
Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following:
i. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests- CSIR –UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE
ii. The Selection process through National level examinations conducted by central Government departments and their agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc.
Preference will be given to candidates having his/her own fellowship (like CSIR-JRF, DBT-JRF etc) and/or having experience of working on plants.