TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, PALODE No.TBGRI/Estt.

1/88/2011 August 25, 2011

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW Walk-in-Interview for the posts of Junior Research Fellows (6), Field Assistants (2) and Project Assistant (1) in Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode. Details are given below: Sl. No. [1]. Project Code 2 (O) Project title Molecular characterization of Mucuna pruriens - a natural Source of L-DOPA using DNA Fingerprinting-PHASE II Name of the Post Junior Research Fellow No of Posts 1 Qualification and Experience Essential: M. Sc. first class in Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology. Desirable: One year research experience in molecular biology techniques . Essential: M. Sc. first class in Biotechnology/Biochemistry. Desirable: Research experience in molecular biology techniques and animal handling. Essential: M. Sc. first class in Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology. Desirable: Experience in plant tissue culture and chemical characterization of medicinal plants. Essential: M. Sc. first class in Botany. Desirable: Ability and willingness to conduct field visits to forest regions. Essential: M. Sc. first class in Botany. Essential: M. Sc. first class in Genetics and Plant Breeding/Botany. Essential: B. Sc. Botany.

[2].

29 (O)

[3].

43 (O)

Pharmacological evaluation of Hemidesmus indicus root (extract/active fraction) for its utility as a phytomedicine to improve efficacy of ORS. Genetic conservation and chemical characterization of ethnobotanical insect repellent plant species of Andaman Islands

Junior Research Fellow

Junior Research Fellow

[4].

77 (O)

Conservation of Bamboos at TBGRI

Junior Research Fellow

[5].

81 (O)

[6].

94 (N)

Studies on the ectomycorrhizal fungal diversity in the Western Ghats of Kerala Cyto-taxonomic investigations on bamboos of the Western Ghats Construction and maintenance of ornamental garden landscapes, ornamental plant display - interior and exterior & maintaining a tropical ornamental plant germplasm Infrastructure development and maintenance of the Puthenthope Center Management, research and development of Central Nursery of the Garden

[7].

36 (O)

Junior Research Fellow Junior Research Fellow Project Assistant

[8].

46 (O)P

Field Assistant Field Assistant

Essential: B. Sc. Botany. Desirable: Experience in gardening. Essential: B. Sc. Botany. Desirable: Experience in computer application.

[9].

76 (O)

Age limit 28 years, as on August 31, 2011 (Age relaxation will be given to women, SC/ST and OBC candidates as per Government of India norms). Fellowships for all Junior Research Fellows will be Rs. 10,000/- p. m. (consolidated) and for Project Assistant/Field Assistants will be Rs. 6,000/- p. m. (consolidated). Interested candidates may appear for a walk-in-interview on September 15, 2011 at 10 a. m. at the Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 562. Candidates must bring their bio-data affixed with a recent passport size photograph along with original and attested photocopies of certificates/mark sheets of all examinations passed and proof of age. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

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