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Applications are invited for the position of JRF (@ Rs 16,000.00)/Research Associate (@ Rs
23,000 fixed) in a DST-funded research project “Molecular basis of sex determination in the lizard,
Calotes versicolor: In search of the female pathway genes” and a JRF/SRF in a CSIR Project “Role of
epigenetic modifications in gene interactions during sex determination”.
Qualifications:
Junior Research fellows: NET/GATE cleared with at least 55% marks in M.Sc. in life science subjects
related to genetics, molecular genetics, biotechnology, life sciences, animal sciences. It is desirable
that the candidate has good grasp of molecular genetics and practical training in molecular biology
techniques. The maximum age limit is 28 years with 5 years’ relaxation for female/SC/ST and physically
handicapped candidates.
Senior Research Fellow: At least two years research experience in an area related to the topic of the
project. It is desirable that the candidate has expertise in techniques required to study organization
and epigenetic modifications in DNA and chromatin and protein interactions. The upper age limit is
30 years with
Research Associate: The candidate should be a Ph.D. or should have 3 years of research experience
in molecular genetics. The candidate should have expertise in techniques required to study
organization and epigenetic modifications in chromatin and protein interactions. The upper age limit
is 45 years with 5 year age relaxation for female/SC/ST and physically handicapped candidates.
The post is temporary and coterminus with the project (September 2013 for DST and June 2014 for
CSIR). Applications giving bio-data and recommendations from two faculty members may be sent to
“Prof. Rajiva Raman, Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005 within 21
days of the publication of the advertisement in Employment News.