Applications are invited for the NASI Senior Scientist Platinum Jubilee Fellowship sponsored project entitled Phylogenetic analysis of Indian members of Drimia and allied genera of Scilloideae based on molecular cytogenetic, phytochemical and systematic studies under Dr. Sumita Jha, NASI Senior Scientist, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, for the following post: 1. Research Associate One post (temporary and will be terminated at the completion of the project) Eligibility and Qualifications required for RA: M.Sc.in Botany and Ph.D. with research experience in plant molecular cytogenetics with at least one publication in SCI Journal. Emoluments : Rs.36,000/- + 30% HRA Upper age limit : 35 years Interested candidates are requested to appear before a selection committee on 16th April,2018 at 3.00 p.m. in the office of the Head of the Department of Botany, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700 019 (Ballygunge Science College, Kolkata), for a walk-in-interview. N.B. Candidates willing to appear in the interview must bring (i) all original of the testimonials (ii) two sets of complete application furnishing biodata including research experience on plain paper with attested copies of testimonials . No TA/DA is admissible Dr. Amit Ray, Secretary, UCSTA, University of Calcutta, 92 APC Road, Kolkata 700 009.