Applications are invited for vacancy the following temporary positions in the Department of Biotechnology,
Ministry of Science and Technology sponsored project entitled “Molecular Diversity of Coral Zooxanthellae of Palk
Bay coast, India” initially for a period of one year extendable further based on the performance as per details given
below:
1. Junior Research Fellow: 1 No.
Emoluments: Rs.12,000/- pm + Rs.960 HRA for 1st & 2nd years and Rs.14,000/-pm for 3rd
year +
Rs.960 HRA.
Place of Posting: Department of Marine and Coastal Studies at Pudumadam, in Ramnad District,
Tamilnadu.
Essential Qualification(s): M.Sc., in Molecular Biology / Microbiology / Genomics / Biotechnology /
Marine Biology / Biology / Zoology with 60% marks or equivalent grade. Candidates having qualified
and a valid NET/SLET or GATE with at least one year of research experience in Molecular biology or
M.Phil., with two years of experience in molecular techniques.
Desirable Qualification(s): Preferences will be given to candidate who will be a good knowledge in
sea-swimming / skin diving / snorkeling, since the proposed project involves more Underwater Surveys
to study the status of corals of Palk Bay as well as collection of coral samples. The staff will be selected
as per the norms.
Candidates with strong aptitude for research will be encouraged to register for Ph.D. degree.
Note:
1. Candidates serving in Central / State Governments / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous bodies etc., shall
apply through proper channel. If candidates apply directly their selection will be subject to clearance from their
departments.
2. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment / absorption in Funding Agency or in Madurai
Kamaraj University, Madurai.
3. Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency
particularly applicable to the said project.
4. The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions.
