The Inter University Centre for Genomics and Gene Technology funded by the Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of Kerala is an inter-disciplinary multi-institutional facility which focuses on frontier areas of research in life sciences including DNA diagnostics, recombinant vaccine development, genetic engineering, plant/animal tissue culture, protein engineering and microbial technology. This centre aims to bridge the lacunae in the available modern research technologies in various research Institutions/University departments across the country, and to promote research co-operation between academics and industry.
Applications are invited for the following positions in the Inter University Centre for Genomics and Gene Technology, Department of Biotechnology, University of Kerala, tenable for a period of one year initially and may further extended based on performance. The centre focuses on frontier areas of research including DNA / Molecular diagnostics, recombinant vaccine, genetic engineering, Plant& Animal Tissue culture, Protein engineering and Microbial technology.
Position I
Position: Research Associates
- Number of Posts: 3 (Three)
- Emoluments: Rs. 25,000 + 10% HRA
Essential Qualifications: Ph.D in Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Plant Sciences/Genomics/Animal Biotechnology. Candidates with independent research experience and publications in peer reviewed journals will be preferred.
Age: Below 40 years.
Position II
Position: Junior / Senior Research Fellow
- Number of Posts: 1 (One)
- Emoluments: Rs. 16,000 + 10% HRA
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc first class in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Botany/ Zoology with consistent good academic record. Preference will be given to NET qualified candidates. JRF’s with NET can register for Ph.D degree in the University of Kerala.
Age: Below 30 years.
Position III
Position: Technical Assistant
- Number of Posts: 1 (One)
- Emoluments: Rs. 15,000
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc first class in Biotechnology/Biochemistry / Microbiology or M.Tech in Biotechnology with good academic record. Preference will be given to candidates having research experience or as technical assistant.
Age: Below 30 years.
How To Apply:
Interested candidates may send applications on white paper along with resume and attested copies of relevant certificates by post to Dr A. Jayakumaran Nair, Director, Inter-University Centre for Genomics and Gene Technology, Department of Biotechnology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram-695 581, Kerala.