Madurai Kamaraj University jobs for Field Assistant / JRF in Madurai. Last Date to apply: 17 Jun 2019

Advt. No.CMR/DMCS/SEEN/MKU/DBT/2018-19/2

Field Assistant / JRF job opportunities in Madurai Kamaraj University

Project Title  :  “Molecular Diversity of Coral Zooxanthellae (Sub-Clade Level) of Palk Bay Coast, India”

Junior Research Fellow

No. of Post  :  01

Qualification  :  M.Sc., in Molecular Biology / Microbiology / Genomics / Biotechnology / Marine Biology / Biology / Zoology / with 60% marks or equivalent grade. Candidates having qualified and a valid NET/SLET or GATE with at least two years of research experience or M.Phil., with one year of research experience in marine molecular techniques / marine ecological monitoring.

Desirable :   Preferences will be given to SCUBA Diver / good knowledge in seaswimming / skin diving / snorkeling, since the proposed project involves more Underwater Surveys to study the status of corals of Palk Bay as well as collection of coral samples. The staff will be selected as per the norms.

Fellowship / Emoluments : As per the DBT norms.

Place of Posting :  Department of Marine and Coastal Studies at Pudumadam, in Ramnad District, Tamil Nadu.

Field Assistant

No. of Post  :  01

Qualification  :  A pass in 10+2 or 11 + 1 pattern.

Desirable : Preference will be given to trained or experienced divers and sea swimmers with previous experience in marine underwater survey related works. Experience and knowledge in algal culture, Laboratory Cleaning and Maintenance of underwater equipment and other marine instruments. Experience in marine sample collection and preservation. Help to conduct marine field survey along the coast of Palk Bay and collect corals – involves extensive field work and laboratory works.

Emoluments : As per the DBT norms.

Selection Process :  Test/Interview