Walk-in-interview for two (2) posts of Junior Research Fellow (JRF), two (2) Traineeship and two (2) Studentships in the DBT funded research project titled Impact of rhizosphere mediated bioremediation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons on different soil microbiomes, in contaminated surface soil of oil and gas drilling sites in Assam.

Duration:

(i) The position of JRF is for a period of two (2) years. May be extended to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) for the third year.

(ii) The Traineeship is for six (6) months

(iii) The Studentship is for six (6) months.

Essential Qualifications:

(i) For post of JRF, candidate should have Master Degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology from a recognized University/Institute with at least 55% marks. Candidates having knowledge of Microbiological and molecular biological techniques will be preferred. NET/GATE qualified candidates and those with demonstrated experience relevant to the project will be preferred.

(ii) For Traineeship, candidate should have M. Sc. /B. Tech. or equivalent degree.

(iii) For Studentship, candidate should be pursuing in M. Sc. /B. Tech. or equivalent degree.

Fellowship:

(i) Rs 25000/- + 10% HRA for the first two years as JRF and Rs 28000/- + 10% HRA for the 3rd year as SRF for NET/GATE qualified candidates OR Rs 12000/- + 10% HRA for the first two years as JRF and Rs 14000/- + 10% HRA for the 3rd year as SRF for candidates without NET/GATE.

(ii) For Traineeship, the candidate will receive a fixed stipend of Rs 8000/- only per month.

(iii) For Studentship, the candidate will receive a fixed stipend of Rs 5000/- only per month.

Date and time of interview: 3:00 PM on the 12th of September, 2017 at the Department of

Microbiology, Assam University, Silchar

The position of JRF is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The Traineeship and Studentship is purely temporary and for a period of 6 months only.

Note:

(i) No TA/DA will be paid for their appearing in the interview.

(ii) Candidates are requested to appear for the interview with original certificates, mark -sheets and other relevant documents including one complete copy of bio-data.