*Job Title*
Applications are invited only by email for the position of Senior Research Fellowship (SRF-1 Nos.) & Junior Research Fellowship (JRF-2 Nos.) under research project entitled “Process development for an economical & sustainable lignocellulosic biomass based ethanol production” on or before 20th April 2023.
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VASANTDADA SUGAR INSTITUTE PUNE
VSI established in 1975 by the sugarcane growers of the co-operative sugar factories, is the only organization of its kind in the World. The institute performs under one umbrella all scientific, technical and educational functions relevant to the Sugar Industry. The institute endeavor to improve and increase the productivity in the Sugar Industry through three main channels namely - Academics, Research and Extension. VSI symbolizes a unique partnership between Sugar Industry, the Scientific Community and the Cane Growers.

Name of the Post* Senior Research Fellowship (SRF-1 Nos.) 2 Nos.)
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Job Profile*
The candidate will be involved in the process kinetics, optimization & mass balance for the ethanol production process. He/She will be involved in the preparation of scientific reports, research papers, progress reports and presentations.
For JRF: The candidate will be involved in pretreatment & saccharification & fermentation for ethanol production He/She will be involved in the preparation of scientific reports, research papers, progress reports and presentations.
Qualification& Experience For SRF:
M.Sc. in Microbiology /Biotechnology/Biochemistry with minimum 60% mark & with GATE or NET qualification and preferably with four years of experience. Or
M.Tech. in Biotechnology with minimum 60% mark & with GATE or NET qualification and preferably with two years of experience. Or
M.Tech. in Chem./Biochemical Engineering with minimum 60% mark & with GATE or NET qualification and preferably with two years of experience.
Or
Ph.D in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry
For JRF:
M.Sc. in Microbiology /Biotechnology/Biochemistry with minimum 60% mark & with GATE or NET qualification Or
M.Tech. in Biotechnology with minimum 60% mark & with GATE or NET qualification Or
B.Tech. in Biotechnology with minimum 60% mark & with GATE or NET qualification and preferably with two years of experience
Ref. No.* dated 06/04/2023
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Terms & Conditions*
Generally, by default is „Pune‟ and „Anywhere in India‟
These Postsare Purely on Contractual basis for a period of 1 year which can be further extended up years on the basis of their performance till the
or DA will be given to the candidates appear for selection committee of the institute
Institute reserves the rights to fill or cancel any post or all posts without assigning any reasons thereof.
For location of VSI, see Location/ map.
Details of mode of application Submission*
Contact Information
Candidates are requested to send application in prescribed format (format is available on website)and resume to the below mail address. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
Dr. K.S. Konde
Head, Professor &Technical Adviser
Department of Alcohol Technology & Biofuels
Vasantdada Sugar Institute, Manjari (Bk.), Taluka: Haveli,District: Pune. PIN 412 307

Phone: 9814134013/7978231809
Fax : 020-26902244
Web-mail*
behera.shuvashish@gmail.com
sangrampati579@gmail.com
Website www.vsisugar.com
Keywords* Biomass, pretreatment, saccharification, fermentation, 2G ethanol, Director General
