Senior Research Fellow Jobs Vacancies in Directorate of Sorghum Research

Organization Name : Directorate of Sorghum Research
Job Position : Senior Research Fellow
Pay Scale : Rs. 16000/- pm
Eligibility : M.Sc(Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Plant)
Job Location : Hyderabad
Last Date : 12th September, 2011
Hiring Process: Walk-In .

Company Details:- The Directorate of Sorghum Research (DSR) formerly, National Research Centre for Sorghum (NRCS), is the central agency to work on all aspects of sorghum research and development under the auspeces of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). While the main centre at Hyderabad campus is principally engaged in both basic and strategic research on sorghum, region-specific research and services are organized through two other centres – Solapur and Jalna in Maharashtra. It was earlier a multi-crop centre, and its pioneering work in hybrid and varietal development has created indelible impact with its contributions in developing superior varieties of groundnut, red-gram and castor in addition to sorghum hybrids and varieties. Sorghum being mainly a rainfed crop, is grown with limited inputs.

Job Details:-

Interested and eligible candidates are invited for a Walk‐in‐Interview scheduled on 12th September, 2011 at 10.30AM in the Seminar Hall of this Directorate for recruitment of one Senior Research Fellow as per the details given below:

1. Senior Research Fellow (one position)

Project:- Induction of apomixes in Sorghum by down regulation of somatic embryogenesis receptor kinase (SERK) gene in the ovules

Qualifications and desirable experience:-

* Specialization: Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Plant Sciences
* Essential: M.Sc. with first division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average.
* Desirable: Experience in gene cloning, genetic transformation and transgenic characterization in Sorghum.

Salary:- Rs. 16,000 per month + 30% HRA

How To Apply:- The above position is purely temporary and on co‐terminus basis for the period of the project ending on 31st January, 2012. The candidates shall submit the application at the time of interview in the proforma enclosed along with a passport size photograph, attested copies of requisite mark sheets, certificates and supporting documents. They have to produce all the original certificates at the time of interview for verification. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Decision of the Director, DSR is final and binding in all respects.

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