Interview for temorary positions of Research Associate & Junior & Senior Research Fellow under the DST projects @ Macs Agharkar

Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) is an autonomous, grant-in-aid research institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Goverment of India. The Institute is committed to promotion of science and technology with emphasis on high standards of research and development activities for the benefit of mankind and the nation.The current research activities encompass Biological sciences 

Interview for temorary positions of Research Associate & Junior & Senior Research Fellow under the DST projects

Position/s & No. : RA & JRF (one each – SP-179) & SRF (one – SP-181)

Project :

• DBT Project – 'Mobilizing QTL/Genes for quality Traits into High Yielding Wheat Varieties Through Marker-Assisted Selection’ (SP-179, period up to 22.09.2014) [Post Code: RA/JRF/GEN/SP-179] 
• DBT Project – 'Molecular marker assisted development of biotic stress resistant wheat varieties' (SP-181, period up to 23.09.2014) [Post Code: SRF/GEN/SP-181]
• Group/ Division Genetics : Group of Plant Sciences Division.
Qualification :
• RA under SP-179- Essential : Ph.D. in Botany/ Biotechnology/ Agriculture/ Biochemistry with publications in SCI Journals 
• Desirable: Experience in molecular markers/wheat quality analysis. 
• JRF under SP-179- Essential : (i) 1st class M.Sc. in Botany/ Biotechnology/ Agriculture/ Agricultural. Biotechnology and (ii) clearance of CSIR-UGC/NET for JRF. 
• Desirable: Experience in molecular markers/wheat quality analysis. 
• Qualifications SRF under SP-181- Essential : 1st class M.Sc. in Botany/ Biotechnology/ Agriculture/ Biochemistry with 2 years of research experience as evidenced by 1-2 publications. 
• Desirable : Experience in handling molecular techniques.
Monthly stipend : i)RA-Rs.22000/- (fixed)+HRA, ii)JRF- Rs.12000/- (fixed)+HRA, iii)SRF- Rs.14000/- (fixed) + HRA
Age limit : i)RA - 35 years, JRF-28 years & SRF-30 years (relaxation of 3 years for OBC & 5 years for SC/ST & female candidates). 
Candidates fulfilling above conditions may apply in the prescribed format available on the Institute’s websitehttp://www.aripune.org., along with attested copies of qualifications, certificates, Passport size photograph, caste certificate issued by competent authority (for reserved category) and application fee of Rs.100/- (for RA) & Rs.50/- (for  JRF & SRF), payable by Demand Draft only in favor of Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, up to 21.10.2013. The prescribed essential qualifications are bare minimum and mere possession of same will not entitle the candidate to be called for interview. In case number of applications received inresponse to the advertisement is large, it may not be convenient or possible for the Institute to interview all the candidates. The Institute may restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable limit, on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Applicants are requested to refer the General Conditions available on Institute’s website, before applying
Deadline : 21.10.13
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