Punjab University JRF Post Botany / Zoology / Environment in MoEF Project

Department of Botany

Panjab University, Chandigarh

Applications on plain paper are invited for the following temporary positions in MoEF sponsored 3 year research project entitled “Impact of Cell-phone technology on Biotic Component of Urban Ecosystem” by the Prof R. K. Kohli, PI and co-investigators Prof Daizy Batish (Botany), Dr H.P.Singh (Environment) and Dr Upma Bagai (Zoology)

1. Junior Research Fellow: one @ Rs 12,000–12,000–14,000 (for I, II and III year)+15% HRA

2. Technical Staff (helper): one @ Rs 4000/= pm fixed

Eligibility conditions:

Junior Research Fellow (JRF): M.Sc. 1st class and all conditions prescribed for JRF by the DST i.e. CSIR-NET / SLET /PU Ph.D. Entrance test qualified in life sciences (Botany, Zoology) or Environment Science. The candidate must know the use of computer / internet and basic biostatistics. Candidate can pursue Ph.D. degree 

Helper: Minimum qualification: 10th class with science as one of the subjects

Job requirements:

Junior Research Fellow (JRF):

• To organize & conduct experiments as guided on plants & animals in lab. & the fields
• To maintain data and apply appropriate statistical treatment
• To maintain lab., equipment, publish papers and attend / present seminars

Technical Helper: To help research team, maintain equipment and perform duties as assigned by the PI

Terms & Conditions:

• The positions are co-terminus with the completion/termination of the project or even before if the work and conduct is not found satisfactory
• Since the project is of short duration, for its success the incumbent has to be very hardworking and honest in recording data
• Since research doesn’t recognize worker’s convenience, the incumbent might have to sometimes work late for giving treatments and recording data.

How to apply:

Applications on plain paper giving following details must reach the undersigned latest by 8th November, 2010. Name, Parents’ name, postal address, e.mail address and cell-phone number for communication; academic career with details of 10th, 10+2, B.Sc. M.Sc. and M.Phil (if applicable),CSIR-NET/SLET/PU Ph.D.-Entrance Test with supporting documents.

• Digital application (in pdf format) could also be sent by e.mail (rkkohli45@gmail.com).
• The hard (paper) copy could be brought and submitted at the time of interview.
• Call for interview/interaction will be sent only through e.mail (not by post)

Prof. R.K. Kohli

PI and Chairman Botany Department

Panjab University, Chandigarh

(rkkohli45@gmail.com)Tel; 91-172-277 9510, -253 4015, -253 4001

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