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Whole Genome Transcriptome Analysis to Identify Key Genes Regulating Sugar Accumulation in Sweet Sorghum (Reference Number:ECR/2015/000495)

Whole Genome Transcriptome Analysis to Identify Key Genes Regulating Sugar Accumulation in Sweet Sorghum (Reference Number:ECR/2015/000495)

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School of Biotechnology
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi – 110067

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Applications were invited for a post of Technical-cum-lab Assistant in a SERB-funded Project entitled: "Whole Genome Transcriptome Analysis to Identify Key Genes Regulating Sugar Accumulation in Sweet Sorghum (Reference Number:ECR/2015/000495)'' at School of Biotechnology, JNU. The selected candidate will be appointed purely on temporary basis, initially for one year that may be extended based on the performance on yearly basis till the completion of project.

Position: Technical-cum-lab Assistant (1)

Essential Qualifications & Experience: Candidate must have Bachelor degree in Sciencewith minimum of six months’ experience of working is a molecular biology laboratory as well as dealing with the paperwork related to the project.

Desirable: Basic knowledge of working in the molecular biology laboratory, experience of growing plants in greenhouse as well as in field conditions and basic computational skills would be a plus.

Salary: Consolidated Rs. 15,000 per month.

Appointment will be purely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project. The eligible candidates may further be shortlisted based on qualifications/experience depending on the number of applications received.

Interested candidates may apply by sending an application along with the brief resume to the address mentioned below mentioning the name of the project and post applied for (on the cover of the envelope).

Application Deadline: Application will be accepted till November 21, 2016.

Hard copy of the application along with the copy of biodata, supporting documents for educational qualification and professional experience. Biodata of the applicant must include name, date of birth/age, contact address, contact number, essential/technical/professional qualifications and details of research/professional experience should reach to

Dr. Manoj K. Sharma (PI)
Assistant Professor 
133, School of Biotechnology
Jawaharlal Nehru University 
New Delhi-110067

Note: 
1. Only hard copies of the applications will be accepted. 
2. Incomplete applications will be rejected and any further request will not be entertained.
3. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear in the interview at SBT, JNU and no other communications in this regard will be entertained. 
4. TA/DA will not be paid for appearing in interview.

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