MSc & BTech Life Sciences/Biotechnology Post @ Delhi University

DEPARTMENT OF GENETICS UNIVERSITY OF DELHI SOUTH CAMPUS BENITO JUAREZ ROAD NEW DELHI 110021 Inviting applications for Project Position Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a SERB funded project entitled: ‘Analyzing the regulation of tapetum specific TA29 promoter from Nicotiana tabacum’ under the guidance of Dr. Pradeep Kumar Burma, Professor, Department of Genetics, UDSC. The project aims to characterize the TA29 promoter mainly by carrying out mutations and analyzing the promoter activity in transgenic tobacco palnts.

Junior Research Fellow (one post): Rs 25,000/- plus HRA Eligibility: Candidates having M.Sc. /B. Tech or equivalent degree in the area of life sciences/ Biotechnology/related field with 55% marks or equivalent grade and having passed NET/GATE test are eligible to apply.

Candidates having prior experience in tobacco transformation and recombinant DNA techniques will be preferred.

Candidates will be selected on the basis of interview after screening of the applications, date for which will be notified to the selected candidates. The list of candidates called for interview will also be displayed at genetics.du.ac.in The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The initial appointment will be for one year that can be extended/curtailed on the basis of assessment of the candidate’s performance.

Eligible candidates may apply by sending hard copy of complete application ONLY IN THE GIVEN FORMAT, along with self-attested certificates (ONLY those that support the eligibility criteria mentioned above) and proof of research experience, if any. The applications should reach the address given below latest by 12th December 2018.

Pradeep Kumar Burma Professor Department of Genetics University of Delhi South Campus Benito Juarez Road New Delhi 110021

Format for Application for the Post of Junior Research fellow (JRF)

Name: Father’s Name: Date of Birth: Contact Details (complete address, phone/mobile no., email): Educational Qualification: Examination/Degree Board/University

Year of passing

Subjects

Details of passing NET/GATE test: Awards/fellowships/distinctions: Summary of post – M.Sc Research Experience, if any (maximum 200 words): List of publications in refereed journals: Two references (complete contact details): Any other points in support of your application:

Signature of the Candidate

Marks obtained (%)/CGPA