Madurai Kamaraj University

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the position of a Project Fellow to work in the project under the Principal Investigator of Dr C. Muniyandi, Assistant Professor, Department of Econometrics, School of Economics, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21 

Title of the project: An Economic Analysis of Sri Lankan- Tamil Refugees Living Camps in Tamil Nadu 

Project Position:Full-Time Project Fellow

Qualifications:M.Sc/M.A., Mathematical Economics/ Econometrics/ Economics, M.Phil., with Statistical background and Computer Knowledge of Statistical/analytical tools with SPSS, STRATA, EVIEWS etc.

How to apply: Application along with brief CV (having a recent passport-sized photo) detailing name, contact details, educational qualifications in tabular form (mentioning distinction if any), experience in project work and research interests along with relevant attested documents must reach to the address given below on or before 25th February, 2016. Salary for Project Fellow shall be maximum Rs. 14,000/-p.m (consolidated). Applicants should note that the appointment to be made is purely temporary till the completion of the project. For other terms and condition UGC/University rules will be applicable. Only eligible candidates will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. 

All communications should be addressed to:

 Dr.C.Muniyandi, 

Principal Investigator & Assistant Professor, Department of Econometrics, 

School of Economics, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-625021and 

Mobile no: 9943151529. muniseco@yahoo.com 

Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Thanjavur

A Walk-in-interview will be conducted at Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Thanjavur – 613 005 (Tamil Nadu) on 29th February, 2016 at 10.00 A.M.  Eligible and interested candidates can appear for the walk-in-interview for working in following projects in a purely time bound research projects/Laboratory.

1.Solar energy assisted on-farm thresher cum Winnower Processing Gadgets of millet farmers

2.Design and Development of Atmospheric Pressure Non-Thermal Plasma for Food Processing Application

3.Identification of sustainable technologies for value chain development of Jackfruit

4.Microwave assisted extraction of soymilk for improving its functionality

5.Development of Management Protocols for On-Farm Bulk Storage of Paddy and Development of a Computer Simulation Model as Design and Management Tool for Bulk Storage of Grains in India

6.Food Testing Laboratory

7.Technology Dissemination.

1.Essential Qualification

Master degree in Food Engineering / Food Engineering & Technology / Food Process Engineering / Post Harvest Engineering / Agricultural Process Engineering / Agricultural Engineering/ Food Science and Technology /Food Technology/ Power Electronics & Drives/ Entomology / Agriculture Extension / Agriculture Economics / Bio-Technology (Specialized in Food) (Bachelor’s degree 4 Years +  Master’s degree 2 Years)

The Master’s degree holders in the above subjects with the integrated degrees like B.Tech. & M.Tech. (5 Years) are eligible.

Master degree in Food Science and Nutrition / Microbiology/Biochemistry - Candidates having Bachlors’s degree in Basic Sciences (3 years) + Masters (2 years) and have qualified NET with 02 Years research experience / Ph.D .

2.Age Limit: 35 years for men and 40 years for women as on date of Interview (Relaxable as per Government norms for SC/ST/OBC Candidates)

3.Application Fee: Rs.500/-(exempted for SC/ ST candidates)

4.Consolidated Monthly Fellowship: Rs.25000/- Plus 10% HRA 

5.Tenure of the Project: Project Period (Renewal once in six months)

6.The selection will be based on a short duration written examination followed by an interview

Your  are  advised  to  be  present  on 29.02.2016  with  your  original  certificates,  grade card/mark sheets, publications, two numbers of coloured passport size photographs and CV, as well as a set of Xerox copies of all relevant documents at the time of walk-in-interview.