Kerala State Biodiversity Board jobs for Post Doctoral Fellowship in Thiruvananthapuram. Last Date to apply: 17 May 2017
Post Doctoral Fellowship
Job Description
Research topics
1. Below ground Biodiversity
2. Lower plant Biodiversity including fresh water algae
3. Developing propagation protocols for notified threatened taxa
4. Biodiversity conservation
Qualification : Essential: Masters Degree in Life science with at least 55% mark. SC/ST candidates will be given a relaxation of 5% marks in aggregate % of marks.
Desirable: MPhil in Life Science/ GATE/NET/Other Eligibility tests approved by UGC. Those who have already registered for PhD in any of the UGC recognized University Departments/ recognized research centers will be given preference, but the topic of research must be in specific areas on conservation of Biodiversity in Kerala.
Doctoral Fellowship (5 nos.) @ Rs. 12,000/month
Qualification : Ph.D in Life Sciences focusing on Biodiversity Conservation from any University recognized by UGC as evidenced by publication.
Post Doctoral Fellowship (1 no.) @ Rs. 20,000/month
Selection Process : Selection of Doctoral and Post Doctoral Fellows will be based on an interview conducted by an expert panel at the Head office of Kerala State Biodiversity Board, L-14, Jai Nagar, Medical College P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala The date of interview will be informed to eligible candidates over telephone/email. Applications which are incomplete/not in prescribed proforma will be rejected without further intimation. The right to accept/reject an application will be vested solely with the Board.
Age Limit : Doctoral Fellowship: Not more than 28 years as
on 01.12.2016. Post Doctoral Fellowship: Not more than 40 years as on
01.12.2016.
Job Particulars
About Company
Kerala State Biodiversity Board, Biological diversity or biodiversity refers to the variety and variability of life on earth. Biodiversity is expressed at three levels on earth; genetic diversity, species diversity and ecosystem diversity. Its direct and indirect services are crucial for the sustenance of life on this planet.
