Periyar University

Applications are invited from highly motivated and bright candidates for the position of Project
Fellow in the DST SERB project under the supervision of Dr. A. NARESH KUMAR, Principal
Investigator, Department of Zoology, Periyar University, Salem-11.

Title of the project: “Use of GIS in predicting proliferation of vector borne diseases and related
environmental factors in Salem District, Tamil Nadu, India” funded by Department of Science
and Technology, New Delhi, Government of India.

Name of the post: Project Fellow (1- General)

Essential Qualification: The minimum essential qualification would be M. Sc Zoology/any life
sciences subject with CSIR/NET (or) working experience in Geographical Information System
(GIS)/ Surveillance of vectors and vector borne diseases are preferable.

Salary: Rs. 8,000/- month for a period of 3 years (purely temporary)

General instruction:
 No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview
 Short listed candidates will be called for interview based on the eligibility criteria and the
appointment is purely temporary.
 The date and time for interview will be informed to the candidates.
 Application in plain paper with following details: Name, Address, Date of Birth and
Educational Qualifications and details of research experience with publications if any.
 Completed applications should reach on or before 12-11-2014 by speed-post or via email
attachment addressed to.

Dr. A. NARESH KUMAR
Principal Investigator (DST-SERB)
Department of Zoology
Periyar University
Salem - 636011
Ph. No: 9787412379
E-mail: nareshphd@gmail.com

VIT University

Project Title: “Small Molecule Inhibitors Targeting Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Response Pathways as Potential Therapeutic Agents For Neurodegenerative Diseases " Sponsoring Agency: DST (Project No. - DST/TSG/NTS/2013/59) Number of Position: one Position : Junior Research Fellow Qualification: M.Sc. (Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Organic chemistry) or M.Tech Biotechnology with one or two years experience. A working experience in chromatography techniques/extraction of compounds is preferred. Duration of the Project: 2 years. Fellowship: Rs. 9,000+HRA E-mail: ravanan.p@vit.ac.in Interested candidates can send their curriculum vitae with details of qualifications, experience and name of referees with latest passport size photo to Dr. Ravanan P, Lab no. 312, Apoptosis and Cell Death Research Lab, BMRC, VIT University, Vellore-632014 by post or by email: ravanan.p@vit.ac.in on or before 15th Nov, 2014. The selected candidate will have possibility to pursue Ph.D. on the project. Please indicate project title and the post applied for, in the application. The date of interview will be informed later to the candidate.  No TA/ DA will be paid for attending the interview.