MACS-AGHARKAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE

(An Autonomous Institute of Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)

G.G.AGARKAR ROAD, PUNE - 411004

E-mail:arilib@pn2.vsnl.net.in.

Advt./Rec/22/2009

Applications are invited for temporary positions as under –

 

A]        DBT Project ‘Mobilizing QTL/Genes for quality Traits into High Yielding Wheat Varieties Through Marker-Assisted Selection’ (SP-179), Period up to 22.09.2014

 

            (1) Junior Research Fellow   2 Posts             [Code: JRF/SP/179]

 

            Qualifications Essential : (i)1^st class M.Sc. in  Botany/ Agriculture/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry (ii) Clearance of CSIR-UGC/NET/GATE above 90         percentile.     

            Desirable: Basic knowledge of Botany and Plant Cytogenetics Exposure to molecular biology techniques

 

            (2) Research Associate         1 Post              [Code: RA/SP/179]

 

            Qualifications: Essential (i) 1^st class M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Botany/ Agriculture/

                                       Biotechnology/ Biochemistry.

            Desirable: Research experience in Molecular biology as evidenced by published papers in standard referred journals

 

B]        DBT Project ‘Molecular marker assisted development of biofic stress resistant wheat varieties’ (SP-181), Period up to 23.09.2014

 

            (3) Senior Research Fellow   2 Posts             [Code: SRF/SP/181]

 

            Qualifications (Senior Research Fellow)

 

            Essential         (i) 1^st class M.Sc. in Botany/Agriculture/Biotechnology/Biochemistry

                                    (ii) At least two years of post M.Sc. research experience as evidenced from fellowship and/or published papers in standard referred journals

            Desirable        Basic knowledge of Botany and Plant Cytogenetics

                                    Exposure to molecular biology techniques

           

C]        ICAR Project ‘Physiological: Water use efficiency (Root Trials)’ (SP-183), Period up to 22.09.2012

 

            (4) Senior Research Fellow   1 Post              [Code: SRF/SP/183]

 

            Qualifications: Essential:(i) 1^st class M.Sc. Agri. (Botany) OR M/Sc. Botany/ 

                                      Physiology/ Genetics (ii) At least two years of post M.Sc. research

                                      experience as evidenced from fellowship and/or published papers in

                                      standard referred journals

            Desirable        Experience of 2 years in wheat/ crop research.

 

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            Fellowship       Junior Research Fellow Rs.12000/- (fixed) + 20% HRA

                                    Senior Research Fellow            Rs.14000/- (fixed) + 20% HRA

                                    Research Associate                  Rs.16000/- (fixed) + 20% HRA

 

            Age Limit        JRF – 28 Years            SRF – 32 Years           RA – 35 Years

                                    (Relaxable as per rules)

 

 

In case of non availability of qualified JRF, candidates having M.Sc. degree with 55% marks (as above) may be considered for Research Studentship on stipend @ Rs.11000/- (fixed) p.m.

 

Initial appointment period for all posts will be one year.  Further extension will be granted depending upon the performance.

 

Candidates fulfilling above conditions may apply in the prescribed format available on the Institute’s website http://www.aripune.org., along with attested copies of qualifications, certificates, Passport size photograph, and application fee of Rs.50/- for JRF & SRF and Rs.100/- for RA, payable by Demand Draft in favor of Director, ARI, Pune, up to 24.12.2009. A list of short-listed candidates for the above positions will be displayed on Institute Website by 4^th January 2010. The date of interview will be tentatively between 11^th to 20^th January 2010. Short-listed candidates will be informed to attend interview through E-mail only. No T.A. will be admissible for attending interview.  Applicants are requested to refer the General Conditions available on Institute’s website, before applying.

 

DIRECTOR, ARI