Assam Agricultural University jobs for JRF Agriculture in Guwahati. Last Date to apply: 02 Dec 2016
Job Description
Ref.: Memo. No. 1 (34.4) 2014 /DRA ( E) pt 16010-22]
JRF Agriculture recruitment in Assam Agricultural University
Name of the Project: Induction of mutations in summer Greengram”
JRF/ 1 Post
Qualification: M.Sc. (Agriculture) with specialization in PBG/ M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Botany from a recognized University / Institution. Candidate having knowledge / experience in mutation breeding is desirable. Proficiency in computer application is essential
Pay Scale :Rs.25,000+10%HRA(For those with NET/GATE/BET/BINC or Rs.12000+HRA(without NET/GATE/BET/BINC)
Name of the Project: Development and Evaluation of Dehydrated and Irradiated Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Products
JRF/ 1 Post
Qualification:M.Sc. in Food and Nutrition/ Food Science and Nutrition/ Food Science and Technology
Pay Scale :Rs. 25,000/- for 1st and 2nd year, Rs. 28,000/- for 3rd year
Name of the Project: Development of stem borer (Scripophaga incertulus) resistance Joha Rice variety through mutation breeding
JRF/ 1 Post
Qualification: M.Sc. (Agriculture) with specialization in Entomology from a recognized University / Institution.Candidate having knowledge / experience in mutation breeding is desirable.
Proficiency in computer application is Essential
Pay Scale : Rs.25,000 + 10% HRA (For 1st two years and 28,000.00)for the subsequent year
Name of the Project: Genetic Improvement of Taro through Radiation Technology
JRF/ 1 Post
Qualification: M.Sc. (Agriculture) with specialization in Horticulture / PBG/M.Sc. in Life Sciences from a recognized University / Institution. Preference will be given to the NET qualified candidates and having knowledge / experience in mutation breeding and tissue culture. Proficiency in computer application is Essential.
Pay Scale :Rs 25,000.00 + Allowances for 1st and 2nd year
And on re-designation as SRF from 3rd year Rs 28,000.00 + Allowances)
Name of the Project: Development of gamma ray induced mutant strain of honeybees resistant to insecticides
JRF/ 1 Post
Qualification: M.Sc.(Agri.) with specialization in Entomology from a recognized University/Institution. Candidates having specialization in apiculture or toxicology will be preferred. Proficiency in computer application is Essential.
Pay Scale : 25,000/ per month for first and 2nd year and Rs. 28000/ per month for the third year
Name of the Project: Induced mutagenesis for development of early maturing plant type in Indian mustard
JRF/ 1 Post
Qualification: M.Sc. (Agriculture) with specialization in PBG/ M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Botany from a recognized University / Institution. Candidate having knowledge / experience in mutation breeding is desirable. Proficiency in computer application
Pay Scale : Rs.25,000+10%HRA(For those with NET/GATE/BET/BINC or s.12000+HRA(without T /GATE/BET/BINC)
Name of the Project: Development of leaf folder, Cnaphalocrocis medinalis resistance rice variety through mutation breeding
JRF/ 1 Post
Qualification: M.Sc. (Agriculture) with specialization of Entomology, PBG /M.Sc. in Agriculture from a recognized University / Institution.
Candidate having knowledge / experience in mutation breeding is desirable.
Proficiency in computer application is Essential
Pay Scale : Rs.25,000 + 10% HRA (For 1st two years and 28,000.00)for the subsequent year
Name of the Project: Application of physical mutagen for improvement of quality in two indigenous orchid species of Assam.
JRF/ 1 Post
Qualification: M Sc in Botany, Agriculture, Life Science or Biotechnology
Desirable: Experience in plant tissue culture.
Pay Scale : Rs. 25,000/- pm (Consolidated)
Name of the Project: Development of shorter duration of the mega variety with the help of mutation and MAS
JRF/ 1 Post
Qualification: M Sc (Agri) specialization in Genetics/Plant Breeding/ Biotechnology/ M Sc in Biotechnology
Preference will be given to the NET qualified candidates/ Minimum two years of research experience with publications in NAAS rated journals
Pay Scale : Rs 25,000.00 + Allowances for 1st and 2nd year
And on re-designation as SRF from 3rd year Rs 28,000.00 + Allowances
Name of the Project: “Breeding for higher productivity of indigenous Joha rice of Assam through induced mutations for morpho-agronomic traits” bearing sanction SN : 35/14/17/2016-BRNS with RTAC, BRNS, DAE GOI
JRF/ 1 Post
Qualification: M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Plant Breeding & Genetics/Life Sciences/Botany from a recognized University/Institution.
Candidate having knowledge/experience in rice breeding/ mutation breeding
Salary: Rs. 25,000 + HRA (with NET/GATE/BET/BINC) Or Rs. 12,000 + HRA (without NET/GATE/BET/BINC)
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Assam Agricultural University is the first institution of its kind in the whole of North-Eastern Region of India. The main goal of this institution is to produce globally competitive human resources in farm sectorand to carry out research in both conventional and frontier areas for production optimization as well as to disseminate the generated technologies as public good for benefitting the food growers/produces and traders involved in the sector while emphasizing on sustainability, equity and overall food security at household level.