Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the following position for the research project entitled “Metabolic engineering of rapid-growing cyanobacteria for farnesene production and its scaleup studies” sponsored by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB),statutory body of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India (CRG/2022/002338).

Name of the position: JRF - Junior Research Fellow

Essential: First class in (i) M. Tech. in Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Bioprocess Engineering/ Technology, Chemical Engineering / Technology, Industrial Microbiology or (ii) M.Sc. in Industrial/Applied Microbiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Environmental Sciences/technology, Biochemistry with qualification in GATE/NET or National level equivalent examination.

Desirable: Candidates with a strong inclination in research activities which involve biofuel research with expertise in cyanobacteria/microalgae cultivation are encouraged to apply. The candidate having prior hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques, including gene cloning and handling of bioreactor, gas chromatography analysis, and bioprocess scaleup, will be preferred.

Interested candidates are requested to send their applications in the prescribed format (attached below) via email to the Principal Investigator. Please mention “Application for JRF” in the subject line of the email. The shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email ONLY.

No TA/DA will be paid if called for an interview.

General Instructions:

1. The PI has the discretion to 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.

2. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear in the interview and no other communications in this regard will be entertained.

3. Original certificates and self-attested copies of all certificates need to be presented before the interview for verification.

4. Last date for receiving the completed application is 13 Nov, 2024.