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School of Biotechnology: Identification of novel inducer for efficient degradation of plant biomass

School of Biotechnology: Identification of novel inducer for efficient degradation of plant biomass

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School of Biotechnology
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi – 110067

An interview was conducted on 29th of August, 2016 to select a candidate for project Assistant position in the DST INSPIRE FACULTY Project entitled: "Identification of novel inducer for efficient degradation of plant biomass". The selected candidates will be appointed purely on temporary basis, initially for 3 months that may be extended based on the performance.

Position: Project Assistant (1)

Department/Venue of interview: Room No. 102, School of Biotechnology, JNU, New Delhi

Qualifications & Experience: M.Sc in Life Science or allied subjects with first class grades. Candidates should have practical research experience in molecular cell biology and biochemical techniques.

Salary: 10,000 INR/month consolidated.

Interview date and Time: 10:30 am, 29th August 2016

Interested candidates need to send a soft copy of their application at the email address: nidhiadlakha@mail.jnu.ac.in before 24th August 2016 and shortlisted candidates will be called for interview

The application should contain a Cover letter, a brief CV indicating name, date of birth/age, contact address, professional qualifications, research experience and the names and contact deatils of 2 referees.

No TA/DA will be given for attending the interview.

Dr. Nidhi Adlakha (Principal Investigator) 
DST INSPIRE Faculty
BSL3, School of Biotechnology
Jawaharlal Nehru University 
New Delhi 110067

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