VIT University

Applications are invited for the Post of Project Assistant for the DST-SERB funded research project (Sanction Order No. YSS/2014/000021), in the School of Advanced Sciences (Environmental & Analytical Chemistry Division).

Title of the Project: “Structure Activity Studies of a New Structural Class of Bioactive Fatty Acid Amides: N- acyltaurines ” Qualification: Under JRF Category: M.Sc. in Chemistry (Organic /General) or M.Sc in Biotechnology, with compulsory GATE / NET qualification. Under Project Fellow Category: M.Sc. in Chemistry (Organic /General), M.Sc in Biotechnology. Desirable: Candidate with prior experience in Biophysical Assays, Organic Synthesis, Structure Activity Studies. Stipend: For Project Assistant: Rs. 16,000/- (+ 20%HRA) per month (for 1st & 2nd year) and Rs. 18,000/- (+20%HRA) per month (for 3rd year) (As per DST norms). Nature of Appointment: Purely on a temporary basis for a period of 3 Year, with a possibility to register for Ph.D. Sponsoring Agency: DST-SERB (Young Scientist Start-up Research Grant Scheme), Government of India. Duration: Three year Principal Investigator: Dr. Ravikanth Kamlekar, Environmental & Analytical Chemistry Division, School of Advanced Sciences, VIT University, Vellore Campus, Vellore 632014,Tamil Nadu. E-mail:ravikanth.k@vit.ac.in Send your resume along with relevant documents pertaining to the details of qualifications, experience and latest passport size photo etc. on or before 11th December 2015 to the HR office, VIT University (Vellore Campus), Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu by post or email:hr@vit.ac.in to with the subject “RK-NAT–DST-SERB-SAS” Specify the post applied for along with the name of the Principal Investigator of the project, for applications sent by post. In case of email submission, the subject should early specify for the post (Project Assistant) applied. No TA and DA will be paid for appearing the interview. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at a later date which will be intimated by post or email.