Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Microbiology at Sikkim University

About the position

Sikkim University invites applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post in the Department of Microbiology. The position is for an ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation) funded project under the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PM ECRG) scheme, titled "Isolation, Identification, and Engineering of Rhizospheric Pseudomonas Species to Develop a Probiotic Consortium for Enhanced Production of Antifungal Compounds (Phenazines and Pyrrolnitrin) to control Leaf-Blight Diseases of Large Cardamom and Dalle chili in Sikkim." The Principal Investigator is Dr. Vijay Shankar Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology. The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, initially for one year with possible extension up to three years or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier.

Eligibility

First class Master Degree in Molecular biology / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Microbiology / Agriculture with NET / GATE or equivalent national level exams. Bioinformatics will be given preference. Maximum age 28 years as on the last date of submission of the application, with relaxation as per Government of India norms.

Fellowship / pay

Not stated in the notice.

How to apply

1. Fill the prescribed application form (attached to the notice) with a passport size photograph.
2. Attach a detailed CV and relevant supporting documents.
3. Send the application through e-mail or post to Dr. Vijay Shankar Singh, Assistant Professor and PI, Department of Microbiology, Sikkim University, Tadong, Gangtok 737102. Email: vssingh@cus.ac.in.
4. Selected candidates are expected to join immediately.
5. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing at the interview. Bring original testimonials, bio-data and publications, with photocopies, at the interview.
6. Date and time of the interview will be communicated by email only.