REMINDER!!!
For YETI
Debabrata Phukon
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From: Subham Banerjee <subhambanerjee27@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, Jan 28, 2020, 12:07 PM
Subject: Reminder for the Junior Research Fellow position in Terai
Grassland Ecology, Manas National Park, Assam
To: <meetyeti@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <meet.yeti@xxxxxxxxx>
Hi,
Please give one reminder on the following message -
*Junior Research Fellow *position in* Terai Grassland Ecology, Manas
National Park, Assam*
A* Junior Research Fellow* position is available in a Project
investigating *life
histories and growth-defense tradeoffs in grass species* of Manas Terai
Ecosystem, lower Assam.The position is funded by the Science and
Engineering Research Board *(SERB)* of DST, Govt. of India. The position
will be based at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
(IISER), Kolkata, but the Fellow will have to spend extended periods on
field work in Manas National Park. The project will involve extensive
field-based of studies of the distributions of grass species,
ecophysiological measurements, and laboratory chemical analyses. Candidates
with experience in field botanical research in tropical grasslands or
forests, ecological knowledge on plant life histories, competition, and
succession, would be preferred.
The initial appointment will be for a one-year, extendable up to three
years based on performance and research interests. Fellowship will be per
SERB-DST guidelines, which is Rs. 31,000/- per month plus applicable HRA
per SERB-DST Rules.
Interested candidates are required to first write an email (with Subject
line *“JRF-Manas”) *to Dr. Robert John Chandran’ lab (
tecollab.iiserk@xxxxxxxxx) with a detailed CV (academic qualifications,
technical skills, relevant research experience, and any accomplishments). *Only
candidates who meet the requirements will be invited to appear for an
interview* on location at IISER Kolkata. Walk-in candidates will not be
entertained. *Please send your application before 7th February, 2020.*
*Qualifications: *Candidates should have M.Sc./M.Phil./M.Tech in Biological
Sciences/Ecology/Botany/Environmental Science/Geography/Forestry/ or
closely allied subjects, with at least 55% marks, and should have qualified
at least one national level exam such as NET-LS, GATE, JGEEBILS, or
equivalent exams.
*Interview: *Shortlisted candidates will be requested to appear for an
interview. The interview will be held at IISER Kolkata, Mohanpur Campus on
*1**2th February 2020* (Wednesday) starting at *11:00 AM*. Information
about IISER Kolkata can be obtained at www.iiserkol.ac.in
With Regards,
*Subham Banerjee*
*Senior Research Fellow*
*IISER Kolkata*