Regional Plant Resource Centre jobs for Field Assistants/ JRF/ Lab. Asst. in Bhubaneswar. Last Date to apply: 30 Jun 2018

Advt. No. 1197 /RPRC.

Field Assistants/ JRF/ Lab. Asst.  job recruitment in Regional Plant Resource Centre

Field Assistants

Title of the Project : 

1. Bio-prospecting, propagation and reintroduction of some selected threatened plants of Odisha

2. Study of the structure and composition of tree vegetation in representative forest types and compilation of the pictorial guide to forest trees of Odisha

3. Elucidation of genetic network for cell wall maturation in sugarcane towards biofuel production

4. In vitro propagation of Tainia penagiana Hook. f, Phaius tankervilleae (Banks) Blume and Pomatocalpa decipiens (Lindl.) J.J.Sm. for introduction into the natural habitats.

5. In vitro propagation of banana (var. Champa & Yagambi) and assessment of genetic fidelity in the regenerated plant lets through RAPD and ISSR markers

6. A study on seed viability of important medicinal plant Withania somnifera

7. Studies on systematic, morphology, taxonomy and bioprospecting of Solanaceae in Eastern Ghats, India

No. of Posts  :  07

Qualification : B.Sc./+3 Sc. with Botany as a subject (For Field Asst.). B.Sc. or +3 Sc. with Botany as a subject/ B. Sc. in Biotechnology/ Agriculture.

Desirable : Research/ Field experience in related field. Experience in bio-energy research. Experience in Plant Tissue Culture.

Remuneration :  Rs. 6000/- per month (Consolidated)

JRF

Title of the Project : 

1. Process optimization of enhanced recovery of antifungal lead molecule from mangrove fungi

2.  Extraction, purification and characterization of L- asparaginase from Fusarium sp.

3. Standardization on micro- propagation methods for large- scale production of Anogeissus latifolia/ Santalum album/ Desmodium ogeinense

4. Neuroprotective effect of Geophila repens in Alzheimer disease-A pivotal role for modulating oxidative stress.

5. Hydrolea zeylanica ameliorates type-II diabetic induced neurodegenerative disorders

6. Evaluation of vegetatively propagated re-introduced mangrove plant Heritiera littoralis for their adaptability in Bhitarkanika National Park

7. Assessment of pectins and essential amino acids (EAA) in some unexplored wild edible fruits of Odisha

8. Evaluation of selected medicinal plants against aflatoxin producing fungus Aspergillus flavus

9. Studies on systematic, morphology, taxonomy and bioprospecting of Solanaceae in Eastern Ghats, India

10. Mass production of microtubers of potato through tissue culture.

11. Publication of Books/ Reports/ Brochures/ Handouts etc.

No. of Posts  :  11

Qualification : M. Sc. in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Life Science/ Forestry with good academic record. M. Pharm (Cology/ Chemistry/ Cognosy/ Biotechnology); M. Sc. in Biotechnology/ Botany/ Biochemistry/ Life Science/ Zoology with good academic record.

Desirable : Experience in the relevant field. Pre-Ph. D. Qualified candidates. Relevant Lab. Experience. Field and lab. experience in relevant field of research

Remuneration :  Rs.12,000/- per month (Consolidated)

FA/Lab. Asst.

Title of the Project :  Process optimization of enhanced recovery of antifungal lead molecule from mangrove fungi

No. of Post : 01

Qualification :  B.Sc./+3 Sc. with Botany as a subject .

Remuneration :  Rs. 6000/- per month (Consolidated)

Project Asst.

Title of the Project :  Standardization on micro- propagation methods for large- scale production of Anogeissus latifolia/ Santalum album/ Desmodium ogeinense

No. of Post : 01

Qualification :  B.Sc./+3 Sc. with Botany as a subject.

Remuneration :  Rs. 6000/- per month (Consolidated)