No. of Post: 01

Principal Investigator: Dr. Moutusi Manna, Senior Scientist (CSIR-CSMCRI) and Assistant Professor (AcSIR), Bhavnagar, Gujarat 364002 (Web:https://www.csmcri.res.in/node/6157).

Essential Qualification(s): M.Sc. in Chemistry (preferably with physical chemistry specialization) or Biochemistry or Biotechnology with GATE/CSIR-UGC NET (LS).

Desirable:

Fellowship: Rs. 31,000/- pm plus HRA as admissible

Age: Maximum 28 years as on the last date of application. Age relaxation is applicable as per institute rules.

Duration of the project:This position is purely temporary for the project duration. Therefore, it would not confer any right/claim, implicit or explicit, for any candidates for extension or absorption in CSIR-CSMCRI. Initial appointment is for one year. Total duration of the project is two years.

Job Description: Selected candidate will work on the SERB-funded project under Start-Up Research Grant (SRG) entitled: “Understanding the mechanism of thermostabilization of a commercially important red alga Kappaphyccus alvarezii via homeoviscous adaptation”. The project involves an integrated computational and experimental approach to study biomolecular structure, dynamics, and function, aiming to understand the mechanism of thermal stabilization of the algae.

How to Apply: Prescribed format for application is available with this advertisement. Interested are requested to send their typed-application form with recent passport size photograph, along with full name and postal address with email-id and phone no., Date of Birth proof, caste certificate (if applicable), Skype ID, educational qualifications and experiences (if any) together with certificates/testimonials (CSIR-UGC LS/GATE score card) as single pdf file through e-mailto [email protected]. TheLast dateof e-mail receipt of filled-in application form is 31/12/2022. Incomplete applications would be subject to reject during the screening. Applications received by e-mail will be scrutinized based on the certain criteria, and only shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend the interview through the online mode (Skype or MS-Team). Details of the interview to the candidates will be intimated through the e-mail only.

The selected candidates would have a choice for Ph.D. program in the future under AcSIR. However, the candidate must meet certain eligibility criteria and need to qualify the screening test.