*Can you please circulate this? Thank you - Avik Ray* *---------Research assistant in population genetics and biogeography* *Project*: Biogeography and population genetics of Rhododendrons (SERB-DST funded): with molecular markers (sequence data and microsatellites) the following questions will be investigated: evolutionary relationship 1. among various Rhododendron arboreum populations (phylogeography) and 2. among different species of Rhododendrons distributed across Himalayas (historical biogeography). At conservation genetics lab, ATREE, Bangalore *Qualifications and skills*: Master’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Agriculture, Botany, Forestry, or equivalent in any related discipline. Person should be well-versed with DNA extraction, PCR methodology and agarose gel running. *Project duration: *6-12 months, extendable upon performance and funding. *Start date: Immediate fill-up from *February, 2015 *Fellowship: *INR 8,000 p.m consolidated, but will hiked to 12,000 after 3rd month (depending on performance). The person would share authorship in all scientific publications depending on the amount of work done. Please send your application with CV to Avik Ray (avik.ray@xxxxxxxxx). -- SERB-DST-young scientist Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) Srirampura, Royal Encalve, Jakkur Post Bangalore - 64, India, phn: 91-80-23635555 (Office) ext -161, Fax: 91-80-23530070 avik.ray@xxxxxxxxx <avik.ray.kol@xxxxxxxxx> Associate Scientist Basudha Kolkata - 78 alternate email: avikray@xxxxxxxxxxx web: http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Avik_Ray2