Job Name: Junior Research Fellow and PhD position jointly with Kansas State University USA Project Title: “Generation of inheritable, transgene-free abiotic stress tolerant and semi-
dwarf indica rice cultivars using new plant breeding approach (CRISPR-CAS gene editing)” Name of the PI: Dr. M. Parani For more details about the research group visit https://www.srmist.edu.in/genetic-engineering/about-the-department https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=YBSRD1YAAAAJ
Duration: one year, extendable to three years. How to Apply: Interested applicants might send the detailed bio-data by email or by post/courier on or before 14th February, 2020. A covering letter describing the candidate’s ambitions and the reason for applying for this position must be enclosed without fail. Applicants called for interview need to attend the same at their own expenses. Original certificates will be verified at the time of interview. The selected candidate will be required to join duty within 15 days. Those who have not yet completed MSc/Mtech will not be considered for this project position but may be considered for PhD position with SRM stipend of Rs. 16000 per month for three years. MSc (Agri) with specialization in plant breeding and genetics will be given preference for the PhD position with SRM stipend, and they will be considered for 1 year internship with assistantship in Kansas State University, USA.
The application should be submitted to: Dr. M. Parani, PhD Professor & Head Department of Genetic Engineering Co-Coordinator & Group Leader (Genomics) SRM-DBT Partnership Platform for Advanced Life Sciences Technologies SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur (near Chennai), Chengalpattu District Tamil Nadu, India 603203
Email: hod.gene.ktr@srmist.edu.in Essential Qualifications: MSc/MTech in any life science branch with CSIRUGC net or GATE qualified status. Candidates without CSIR-UGC NET/JRF or