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Applications for Project Assistant position in SBT

Applications for Project Assistant position in SBT

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School of Biotechnology
Jawaharlal Nehru University,
New Delhi 110067

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the one temporary position of Project Assistant (PA) in the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) sponsored research project (File No. ANRF/IRG/2024/000352/LS) under the supervision of Dr. Arvind Pratap Singh, Associate Professor, School of Biotechnology, JNU, New Delhi.

Title of the project: “Chemical-Biogeographic survey of Indian soil bacteriome for Unearthing the Diversity and Distribution of Antibiotic Biosynthetic Genes Clusters”

Duration of the project: Three years

Manpower Position: Project Assistant (PA)

Fellowship amount: Rs.27000/- + 27% HRA per month

Eligibility requirements: Bachelor Degree in science or 3 years Diploma in Engineering and Technology.

Following requirements are desirable
•    Previous research experience in soil bacteriology and antimicrobial resistance.
•    Familiarity with standard microbiological techniques and bacterial culture handling.

How to Apply: Interested candidates with the above-mentioned qualifications can send their applications along with necessary documents before 10th June 2025 to Dr. Arvind Pratap Singh (P.I.) through email: arvindpsingh@jnu.ac.in or by post to: Dr. Arvind Pratap Singh, School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067.

Selection Procedure: The shortlisted candidates will be called to appear in the interview (Offline/Online). The information regarding the interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through the email provided in the application.

Start Date for Apply: May 27, 2025
End Date for Apply: June 10, 2025

Important Note:
•    No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the Interview and/ or the joining position.
•    All the terms and conditions for this recruitment will be as per the guidelines of ANRF, Govt. of India (GOI).
•    Original documents of certificates/Degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials must be presented at the time of Interview/Joining.

Dr. Arvind Pratap Singh
(Principal Investigator)
ANRF Project

Current Recruitment
Yes

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