SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI UNIVERSITY

Kakryal, Katra 182 320 (J&K)

(Recognized under section 12 (B) & 2 (f) of UGC Act, 1956)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF PROJECT FELLOW

Applications are invited for the post of Project Fellow under the UGC-Major Research Project titled, To Study Synergistic Effect of Dietary Molecules/ Nutraceutical(s) in Combination with Clinically Validated Cancer Chemotherapeutic Agents. The duration of the project is three years. The position is purely temporary & co-terminus with the project.

Minimum Essential Qualifications: The candidate to be considered for appointment of Project Fellow must have a minimum of Second Class (55% marks or equivalent CGPA, 50% in case of SC/ST/PH) in Masters Degree in Life Sciences/Biotechnology from a recognized University/Institute. The appointment will be purely contractual for 01 year which may be renewed on yearly basis for a maximum of 3 years OR co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier on a consolidated monthly payment of Rs. 16,000/- only for NET/GATE/GPAT qualified candidates and Rs. 14,000/- only for Non-NET/Non-GATE candidates. For other terms and conditions UGC/University rules will be applicable.

Age limit: Candidates should be below the age of 40 years at the time of application.

How to apply: Eligible candidates may apply on plain paper giving details including qualifications, research experience if any, date of birth, e-mail ID, contact number. Self-attested copies of all certificates of qualifications, experience if any, should be enclosed with the application to reach Dr. S. Vaishnavi, PI, School of Biotechnology, SMVDU University, Katra, J&K - 182320 either as hard copy or by E-mail to samantha.vaishnavi@smvdu.ac.in on or before 25th January 2016.

Procedure for Selection: The applications shall be scrutinized on the basis of qualification, experience and suitability of the candidate in the work. Only shortlisted candidates from the initial screening shall be called for an Interview. List of eligible candidates shortlisted for the interview shall be intimated by E- mail ONLY. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Envelopes may kindly be super-scribed with the title of the post applied for. For further details please see www.smvdu.net.in .

No: SMVDU/A&R/R&D/16/424 Dated: 12th January, 2016 Dr. S.Vaishani, PI, RP-86