CIFT Kochi Fish Microbiome JRF Vacancy: ICAR-CIFT, Cochin, invites applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work on the project “Unravelling the true Microbiome of finfish and shellfish during spoilage,” funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
The position offers a competitive monthly fellowship and requires candidates with strong backgrounds in microbiology, biotechnology, or bioinformatics. Applicants must have NET/GATE qualifications and relevant lab experience.
CIFT Kochi Fish Microbiome JRF Vacancy
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the temporary post of Junior Research Fellow (1 post) (on contractual basis) to work under the project titled Unravelling the true Microbiome of finfish and shellfish during spoilage; Towards the development of rapid detection kit for fish spoilage funded by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), at ICAR-CIFT Cochin. The duration of the project is for 3 years.
| Job Title | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
|---|---|
| No. of Positions | 1 |
| Organization | ICAR-CIFT, Cochin |
| Project Title | Unravelling the true Microbiome of finfish and shellfish during spoilage; Towards the development of rapid detection kit for fish spoilage |
| Educational Qualifications | PG degree in basic science or graduate/ PG degree in professional courses having NET/GATE or selected in national level examination conducted by national institutions or organizations (preferably from microbiology, biotechnology, bioinformatics background). |
| Desirable Qualifications | Should have hands-on experience in any of the fields such as, cloning, expression, real time PCR, microbiome, metagenomics, bioinformatics analysis of microbiome/meta-transcriptome data, handling of bacteria and enzyme assays. Excellence in computer documentation, analytical skills & bioinformatics knowledge. Prior experience in handling microbial cultures and molecular techniques is very essential. |
| Emoluments | ₹37,000 + 18% HRA for the first two years; ₹42,000 + 18% HRA in the third year (subject to performance review) |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Skills Needed | Analytical skills, bioinformatics, computer documentation, microbial culture handling, molecular techniques |
| Work Location | ICAR-CIFT, Cochin |
| Nature of Work | Field trips, sample testing, microbiome analysis, bioinformatics, database development, liaison with stakeholders |
| Last Date to Apply | 20.09.2024 at 10.30 a.m. |
Terms and Conditions
- Registration will begin at 9.00 a.m. and will close at 10.30 a.m.
- Date & Time of Interview: 20.09.2024 at 10.30 a.m.
- Candidate should possess 1st class or 60% marks or equivalent overall GPA
- Candidates are required to submit detailed bio-data (in the enclosed format) affixing a recent passport size photograph along with self-attested copies of all the certificates in support of their claims regarding age, educational qualifications, experience, Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/OBC etc. The original certificates shall be produced for verification before the interview.
- The selected candidate will be recruited on contract basis under DST/ICAR norms. The post is purely temporary and is co-terminus with the project.
- The candidate attending the interview should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions. No correspondence will be entertained from the candidates for selection/test/appointment.
- Candidates already employed should submit No Objection Certificate from the present employer while attending the interview.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Canvassing in any form will render the candidate disqualified for the post.
- The Decision of the Director, ICAR-CIFT will be final and binding in all aspects regarding the selection to the post.
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