JRF post at JNU

Research Position in Evolutionary Biology

One open (JRF/SRF/RA) Research position is available under CSIR sponsored project entitled “Cost of selection response to simultaneous selection on two divergent life-history traits in Drosophila melanogaster.” The selected candidate will be appointed at the appropriate level depending on qualification(s) and the salary/fellowship would be fixed as per CSIR as well as JNU norms. The appointment will be for an initial period of one year and may be extended on yearly basis for a further period of two years subject to satisfactory progress of the candidate. The candidates are required to attend an interview in JNU at their own cost. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview. Selection as JRF/SRF in this project does not entitle the candidate for a Ph.D. position in JNU. The position is purely temporary and the maximum duration is for 2 years.

Minimum Qualifications:

JRF: The candidates must have cleared CSIR-UGC NET/GATE and completed M.Sc. in Biological Sciences with at least 55% marks.

SRF: (i) M.Sc. in Biological Sciences, and (ii) at least 2 years post M.Sc. research experience as evidenced by publications in standard refereed journals.

Research Associate: Doctorate (in Biological Sciences) or equivalent degree

Applications on plain paper along with a copy of bio-data should reach the project Director, Dr. Sushil Jha, Room No. 208, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110 067 by April 15, 2009 Application material can also be sent by e-mail: beelab.ms@gmail.com

Note: Those who have applied before against this advertisement need not apply again.