Periyar University

A walk- in- interview will be held for the appointment of one Junior Research Fellow and one Field Assistant in the DBT (Govt. of India) sponsored collaborative Project entitled “Diversity (Cultivable and culture independent), ex-situ conservation and bio-prospecting of Marine actinobacteria for antibiotics, antituberculosis, anti-HIV and immunomodulatory substances”. 

Date of interview: 22nd April 2015 

Place of interview: Department of Microbiology, Periyar University, Salem-636011 

Time of interview: 11 A.M 

Posts : 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF- with a salary of Rs. 25,000/-per month + 20% HRA for the first two years as JRF and with a salary of Rs. 28,000/- per month + 20% HRA for the third year for the same person) and 1 Field Assistant (FA- with a salary of Rs. 8000/- per month fixed for three years) 

Duration: 3 Years 

Qualification (JRF): M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Biotechnology / Life Sciences with two years of research experience in the relevant field. NET/GATE qualified candidates and candidates having experience in the field of Actinobacteria and its bioactive compounds as evidenced by publications will be given preference

Qualification (FA): A pass in M.Sc, Microbiology, experience in the field of Actinobacteria will be given preference.

Applicants should report 30 minutes before the schedule time of interview and submit the following documents for verification. Candidates fulfilling the required conditions may also send the application through email (rbalaguru@yahoo.com)

1. Application in plain paper addressed to the PI 

2. Latest CV along with attested copies of all relevant testimonials 

3. Thesis/ project report and publications 

4. The original /attested certificates and mark sheets are to be presented before the Selection Committee. 

5. No TA/DA will be paid for attending in the interview.