Dept. of Forestry – Advertisement for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in SERB – DST Project

Applications are invited from highly motivated and eligible candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a SERB funded Research Project entitled “Reproductive biologv of selected underutilized tree species of Mizoram, NE- India”

 

Objectives of the Project : The objective of the project is to acquire detail knowledge on reproductive biology of selected underutilized trees following forest based field and lab works for their sustainable utilization & conservation.

 

Eligibility- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. degree in Forestry/Botany with CSIR/UGC-NET/any other national level examinations conducted by DST, DBT, [CAR, ICMR or valid GATE score.

 

Desirable: Working experiences in forestry field work are encouraged to apply.

 

Stipend: The amount of JRF fellowship will be as per SERB norms.

 

Duration: Initial appointment will be for one year, which is extendable up to the duration of the project, solely based on performance.

 

The upper age limit for JRF is 28 years at the time appointment, relaxation in the upper age limit relaxation admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC/Women candidate as per rules.