Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan jobs for Research Associate Biotechnology / SRF Plant Breeding / Young Professional II in Dehradun. Last Date to apply: 09 Dec 2016
Research Associate Biotechnology / SRF Plant Breeding / Young Professional II
Job Description
Research Associate Biotechnology / SRF Plant Breeding / Young Professional II recruitment in Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan (VPKAS)
Research Associate
Name of the Project : Development of micronutrient enriched maize through molecular breeding Phase II
Qualification : Ph.D. in Biotechnology/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ Genetics/ Genetics and plant Breeding or any other branch of life science having specialization in plant biotechnology. Desirable : Experience in molecular breeding
No. of Post(s) : 02
Age limit : The upper age limit is 40 years for men and 45 years for women on the date of interview
Emoluments : Rs. 22,000/-
SRF
Name of the Project : ICAR Consortia Research Platform on Biofortification in Selected Crops for Nutritional Security (Maize)
Qualification : Master’s degree in Plant Breeding/ Plant Pathology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Life Sciences (for candidates with 4 years/ 5 years of Bachelor’s degree) OR Master’s degree in Plant Breeding/ Plant Pathology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Life Sciences with NET qualification (for candidates with 3 years Bachelor’s degree). Desirable : Knowledge and work experience of plant breeding/ molecular breeding/ biochemical analysis in agricultural crops.
No. of Post(s) : 01
Age limit : The upper age limit is 35 years for men and 40 years for women on the date of interview
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000/-
SRF
Name of the Project : Indo-Australian Programme on Tripple rust resistance in Wheat
Qualification : M.Sc/M.Tech in Agricultural Biotechnology/Biotechnology/ Genetics and Plant Breeding/ Life sciences with 4 years/5 years of bachelor degree Or Candidates having post graduate degree in basic Sciences with 3 years bachelor's degree and 2 years master's degree should have NET qualifications. Desirable : Experience in MAS as well as in Field work of Wheat
No. of Post(s) : 01
Age limit : The upper age limit is 35 years for men and 40 years for women on the date of interview
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000 + HRA per month for 1st and 2nd year. Rs. 28,000/- +HRA per month for 3rd year. (Likely to be revised)
SRF
Name of the Project : PVP & DUS Test through ICAR-SU System
Qualification : M.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences/ Genetics and Plant Breeding/ Plant Genetic Resources/ Economic Botany Seed Science & Technology/ Life sciences with 4 years/5 years of bachelor degree Or Candidates having post graduate degree in basic sciences with 3 years bachelor’s degree and 2 years master’s degree should have NET qualifications. Desirable : Knowledge and experience on conducting field experiments/works and data recording on qualitative and quantitative traits in crops.
No. of Post(s) : 01
Age limit : The upper age limit is 35 years for men and 40 years for women on the date of interview
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000/-+ HRA per month for 1st & 2nd year Rs. 28,000/- +HRA per month for 3rd year.
SRF
Name of the Project : ICAR funded AMAAS Project on “Bioprospecting of microbial products that effects cold alleviation and growth”
Qualification : The candidate must have passed Master’s degree in Agricultural Microbiology/Microbiology/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ Biotechnology (for candidates with 4 years/ 5 years of Bachelor’s degree) OR Master’s degree in Agricultural Microbiology/Microbiology /Agricultural Biotechnology/ Biotechnology with NET qualification (for candidates with 3 years Bachelor’s degree and 2 years Master Degree). (as mentioned in the OM SR S9/Z-09/2012 of DST dated 21.10.2014). Desirable : a) Knowledge and hands on work experience on isolation, characterization of microorganisms and screening for PGP traits etc. b) Well acquainted with Molecular techniques c) Basic knowledge of computer
No. of Post(s) : 01
Age limit : The upper age limit is 35 years for men and 40 years for women on the date of interview
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000/- per month+ HRA for 1st and 2nd year Rs. 28,000/- per month+ HRA for 3rd year.
JRF
Name of the Project : National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystems (NMSHE) Taskforce 6 for lower and middle Himalayan Agriculture.
Qualification : Post Graduate Degree (04 years bachelor degree/ candidate with 3 years Bachelor’s degree, should be NET qualified and two years master degree) in Agronomy/ Horticulture/ Soil Science/ Vegetable science/Plant pathology/ Entomology/ Environmental Science/Soil and water conservation Engineering/ Irrigation and Drainage Engineering/ Water Resources Development / Agricultural Extension)
Desirable : 1. Work experience in conducting experiments on crop cultivation and evaluation / socio-economic survey, data compilation, and analysis 2. Net qualified candidates will be given preference
No. of Post(s) : 01
Age limit : The upper age limit is 30 years for men and 35 years for women on the date of interview
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000/- p.m.+ HRA for the initial 2 years in 3rd year JRF will awarded as SRF Rs. 28,000/- + HRA after review of their performance by the review committee
SRF
Name of the Project : Network project on Organic Farming
Qualification : The candidate must have passed Master’s degree in Agronomy/ Soil Science/ Soil Physics/ Soil Microbiology/ Agroforestry/ Horticulture/ Vegetable Science/ Entomology/ Pathology with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor’s degree. Candidates having post graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years Bachelor’s degree and 2 years Master’s degree should have NET qualification. Desirable : I) Experience on analysis of manure, soil and plant with modern instruments ii) Management of field crops in organic condition iii) Sound knowledge on Microsoft office
No. of Post(s) : 01
Age limit : The upper age limit is 35 years for men and 40 years for women on the date of interview
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000/- per month for 1st & 2nd year + HRA Rs. 28,000/- per month for 3rd year + HRA
SRF
Name of the Project : All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Plasticulture Engineering & Technologies (AICRP on PET)
Qualification : Master’s degree in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering/ Irrigation and Drainage Engineering/Irrigation Water Management/Water Resources Development/Water Science and Technology (for candidates with 4 years/5 years of Bachelor’s degree) OR Master’s degree in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering/ Irrigation and Drainage Engineering/Irrigation Water Management/Water Resources Development/Water Science and Technology with NET (for candidates with 3 years of Bachelor’s degree). Desirable : (a) Experience in Plasticulture Engineering & Technologies (b) Experience in Computer Aided Designing (CAD) (c) Experience in use of Microsoft office (word, excel, power point etc.) (d) Experience in use of GIS and GPS software
No. of Post(s) : 01
Age limit : The upper age limit is 35 years for men and 40 years for women on the date of interview
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000/- for 1st & 2nd year (+ HRA as per local approval) and Rs. 28,000/- for 3rd year (+ HRA as per local approval)
Young Professional II
Name of the Project : ICAR Consortia Research Platform on Molecular Breeding on Maize
Qualification : Master's degree in Plant Breeding / Genetics/ Plant Pathology/ Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences/ B.Tech (Biotechnology). Desirable : Knowledge and work experience of plant breeding/ molecular breeding/biochemical analysis in agricultural crops.
No. of Post :02
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000/-
Age : The age limit is 21- 45 years (Minimum 21 years and Maximum 45 years) on the date of interview
SRF
Name of the Project : Information Dissemination System(s) for Empowering Farming Community of Uttarakhand under the National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF)
Qualification : M.Sc. (Agricultural Extension/ Agricultural Extension & Communication or related discipline) with Thesis work and 4/5 years of Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and allied subjects. Candidates having Master’s Degree in relevant subject with 3 years of Bachelor’s degree should have NET qualification. Desirable : i) Knowledge and work experience of fields surveys. ii) Knowledge of data analysis with softwares. iii) Experience in report writing. iv) Willing to travel extensively in different parts of the Himalayan Mountains.
No. of Post : 01
Emoluments : Rs.25,000/- per month for 1st & 2nd year + HRA Rs. 28,000/- per month for 3rd year + HRA
Age : The upper age limit is 35 years for men and 40 years for women on the date of interview
Skilled worker
Qualification : Graduate in any discipline. Desirable : Experience of one year or more in data collection, well acquainted with MS Office, physically fit to travel in different parts of Himalayan Mountains.
No. of Post : 01
Emoluments : Rs. 10,000/-
Age : The upper age limit is 30 years on the date of interview
Young Professional II
Project Title : ICAR Consortia Research Platform on Molecular Breeding on Wheat
Qualification : Master's degree in Plant Breeding / Genetics/ Plant Pathology/ Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences/ B.Tech (Biotechnology). Desirable : Knowledge and work experience of plant breeding/ molecular breeding/ biochemical analysis in agricultural crops.
No. of Post : 02
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000/-
Age : The age limit is 21- 45 years (Minimum 21 years and Maximum 45 years) on the date of interview
Job Particulars
About Company
Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan (VPKAS), Almora, Uttarakhand, India, is a premier institute of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, engaged in hill agricultural research for North-Western Himalayan region of India. It is a multi-crop and multi-disciplinary institute. It has so far released 120 varieties of 25 crops. Some of these varieties have been released by Central Varietal Release Committee (CVRC) for other parts of India, apart from the mandate area. It has to its credit the first hybrid maize variety for Himalayan region, viz., VL Makka 54, released in 1962. The institute has maintained its tradition of hard work and excellence. The recognition came around when the institute bagged the coveted 'Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award' in 2001 and again in 2008. The institute aspires at achieving still greater goals under the Director Dr. J.C Bhatt.