Advertisement for the positions of Junior Research Fellow in a project funded by Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology, Govt. of West Bengal   Dated:29.05.2019

Project Title: Identifying role of mRNA Capping Enzyme in mitochondrial gene expression regulation

Position: (1) Junior Research Fellow (One); (2)Junior Research Fellow with own fellowship (One)

Fellowship Duration: (1) Junior Research Fellow- 2 years (initial appointment for 1 year) ;

(2) Junior Research Fellow- duration of the individual fellowship period (usually 5 years)

Stipend and allowances: (1) A consolidated amount of Rs. 18,700 per month; (2) Individual fellowship for JRF (as per norms)

Last date of application: June 8^th, 2019

Date and time of interview : June 12^th, 2019 at 1:00 PM

[The shortlisted applicants for both the positions will be notified by email, latest by June 10^th, 2019]

Venue of interview: Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata.

Minimum Qualifications: M.Sc. (any discipline of Life Sciences) with minimum 55% marks or equivalent gradefrom any recognized board/University; NET (CSIR/UGC) qualification is required for the second JRF position.

Preference will be given candidates with research experience in the relevant field (Molecular biology/Cell biology/Microbiology/Biochemistry).

1. Interested candidates need to send their CV (doc/pdf) with a cover letter through email to the PI (chandrama.dbs@presiuniv.ac.in) before last date. The candidates are required to bring originals and self-attested copies of their mark sheets/certificatesduring the time of interview, along with a Government issued photo identity proof (original).

2. No application will be considered after due date.

3. No TA/DA will be given to the candidates for the interview.

4. For more information on the ongoing research of the PI, please check-

https://www.presiuniv.ac.in/web/staff.php?staffid=430