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Debabrata Phukon
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From: Divya Uma <divya.uma@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, Jan 15, 2020, 7:25 PM
Subject: JRF position on a DST funded interdisciplinary project
To: Young Ecologists Talk & Interact Yeti <meet.yeti@xxxxxxxxx>
Dear YETI coordinator,
Can you please post this ad on the yeti mailing list?
thank you
Divya
School of Arts and Sciences
Azim Premji University
Bangalore
Azim Premji University, Bangalore strives to contribute towards a just,
equitable, humane and sustainable society. Azim Premji University invites
applications from students with a MSc degree in Biology (preferably with a
life science, zoology, or ecology background) to apply for a Junior
Research Fellow (JRF) post. The SERB funded interdisciplinary project
“integrating collective behavior with biomechanics of social spider webs’
will be in collaboration with Physicists and Civil Engineers from IISc and
Behavioral Ecologist from IISER, TVM.
*Brief description of the project*: Social spiders are an emerging model
system to study collective behavior. In this project we will be examining
how a collectively built web influences the architectural and mechanical
properties of the web. We will conduct behavioral experiments in the lab
and field to examine individual and collective web-building behavior of
spiders. Using image analysis and finite element modelling, we will examine
the architecture and topology of the asymmetric sheet webs built by the
social spider *Stegodyphus sarasinorum*.
*How to apply*: Please email your resume, one page write up about why you
are interested in this project to divya.uma@xxxxxxxxxx before Feb 15th
2020. Other specifications are mentioned below. Shortlisted candidates will
be contacted by email
Name of Post
*1. **JRF / Project Assistant (1 post)*
Name of Project
*Project:* Integrating collective behaviour with biomechanics of social
spider webs
Funding agency
SERB Core Research Grant
Minimum Educational qualification
( as prescribed by the funding agency)
*Junior Research Fellow / Project Assistant *
The candidate should have a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent grade) in
the qualifying degree preferably. Additional qualifications for JRF are:
Post-graduate degree Biological Sciences with valid NET qualification, OR
Graduate Degree in a Professional Course in Biological Sciences with NET
qualification.
In case a suitable candidate with the above qualifications is not found,
candidates with a Post-graduate degree in Biological Sciences may be
appointed as Project Assistant if selected.
Preference
Experience in Behavioural Ecology and a working knowledge of R is highly
desirable.
Fellowship amount
JRF = 31,000 + HRA / Project Assistant = 20,000+ HRA
Tenure of the post
For one year, extendable to 2 years based on performance.
Age
JRF / Project Assistant: 35 years with 3-5 years relaxation for
SC/ST/OBC/Women and Physically disabled as per government norms
Last date
Feb 15th 2020
How to apply
Completed applications should be sent by email to divvy.uma@xxxxxxxxxx with
a subject line saying DST-JRF position for spider project
The application should contain a detailed resume, a one page statement of
interest. Please include contact details (phone number, and email), scanned
copies of educational/professional qualifications, and names of two
referrals.