SERB Funded MSc Life Sciences JRF Post Vacant @ Sikkim University

SIKKIM UNIVERSITY

6th Mile, Samdur, Tadong-737102, Gangtok, Sikkim Date: 08/03/2019 Advertisement for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Field Assistant (FA) in SERB funded extramural research project [EMR/2017/005001].

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the following position in Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Govt. of India funded extramural research project titled “Ecology, distribution and phylogeny of Takydromus sikkimensis (Günther, 1888)

(Squamata: Lacertidae) in the North East India” sanctioned to the Department of Zoology, Sikkim University.

Positions

Junior Research Fellow

Field Assistant

No of position(s)

Qualifications

Desirable

Remarks

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Prior experience of First class Masters working on Degree in Zoology/ mountains, Non-NET Life Sciences/ knowledge of basic Environmental candidates can apply molecular and will be Science/ techniques, Environmental considered as Junior phylogeny, management or Project Fellow (JPF) ecological allied disciplines modelling, etc. with NET

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Prior experience of Educational working on qualifications may be mountains. Basic relaxed for knowledge on local candidates with prior biodiversity and experience in familiarity with assisting in the field landscape will be studies and given preference. knowledge on biodiversity of the region.

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Fellowship: Fellowship will be paid as per the norms of the funding agency.

Duration: Initially for one year but extendable upto three years or up to the termination of project whichever is earlier, subject to annual performance review. The position is purely

temporary and co-terminus with the project.

How to apply: Interested candidates may send their application in the prescribed format through e-mail within 15 days of publication of this advertisement to: Dr. Basundhara Chettri (PI), Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Sikkim University, Gangtok. Email: bchettri01@cus.ac.in.

Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview through e-mail and no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview at Gangtok. The selected candidates are expected to join immediately.

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DECLARATION

I hereby declare that I have carefully read the instructions and particulars given in the advertisement and that the entries made in this application form are correct to the best of my knowledge. I note that the decision of the project appointment committee (PAC) is final in regard to selection. I agree that I shall abide by the decision of the PAC which will be final.

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