JNTBGRI is dedicated to the conservation and sustainable utilization of the Tropical plant genetic resources particularly of Western Ghats of India. Currently the Institute conserves largest number of tropical plant species among the botanic gardens in Asia. Recognising the importance of conserving plant genetic diversity and promoting R & D in plant science the Government of Kerala has established the institute in 1979 and the Government of India has been given the status of the Institute as Centre of Excellence since 1994.
Post: Junior Research Fellow, Technical/Lab Assistant
PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 104
PROJECT TITLE: Genetic conservation and chemical characterization of ethnobotanical insect repellent plant species of Andaman Islands
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Botany/Biotechnology
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): Experience in plant exploration, plant tissue culture, chemical characterization of medicinal plants
PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 105
PROJECT TITLE: Molecular characterization of Mucuna pruriens - a natural source of L-DOPA
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Botany/Biotechnology
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): Experience in plant molecular biology/plant tissue culture techniques
PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 111
PROJECT TITLE: Development of Conservation strategies for Seedless diploid (AA) members of Musa family through biotechnology
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Plant Biotechnology/Biotechnology with Botany as main subject at the graduate level
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): Experience in micropropagation, cryopreservation, plant exploration, molecular biology techniques and computer literacy
PROJECT POSITION(No.): Technical/Lab Assistant(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 111
PROJECT TITLE: Development of Conservation strategies for Seedless diploid (AA) members of Musa family through biotechnology
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: B. Sc. Botany
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): Experience in plant survey (minimum 2 years experience), tissue culture, computer literacy and field management
PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 120
PROJECT TITLE: Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic and Anti-arthritic activity of two selected plants of Western Ghats
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Botany/Biotechnology. Two year experience in the field of ethnopharmacology from government institutions/autonomous research institutions
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): Good organizational, communication skills and preparation of projects
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PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 124
PROJECT TITLE: Ethnomedical survey and systematic documentation of traditional knowledge among the different tribal communities of Kerala – an in depth study and preparation of database
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class MCA, Minimum 1 year experience in preparation of databases on medicinal plants from government institutions/autonomous research institutions
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): Good organizational, communication skills and software development experience
PROJECT POSITION(No.): Technical Assistant(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 128
PROJECT TITLE: Development and Maintenance of Conservatories: Wild fruit plants
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: B. Sc. Botany
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): Experience in plant survey and field management
PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 131
PROJECT TITLE: Search for renewable biomass and biofuel sources in Euphorbia plants of the southern Western Ghats
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Chemistry
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): Experience in plant chemistry
PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 132
PROJECT TITLE: Chemical prospecting of plants in the Kerala region of Western Ghats for bioactive molecules
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Biochemistry
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): Experience in plant chemistry/ biochemical assays
PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 137
PROJECT TITLE: Field gene bank development of selected medicinal and aromatic plants and characterization of germplasm
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Botany
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): Knowledge in computer applications
PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 138
PROJECT TITLE: Development of a systematic garden of herbals
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Botany
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): Good knowledge in taxonomy and computer applications
PROJECT POSITION(No.): Technical Assistant(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 140
PROJECT TITLE: Micropropagation of Commercially Important Banana and Other Taxa
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: B. Sc. Botany/Biotechnology. Three year experience in aseptic subculture, media preparation, greenhouse establishment of microplants and other tissue culture related techniques from a reputed institution
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): Computer knowledge
PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 142
PROJECT TITLE: Cyto-taxonomic investigations on bamboos of the Western Ghats
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Botany
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): NIL
PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 143
PROJECT TITLE: Conservation of Bamboos of JNTBGRI
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Botany
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): NIL
PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 148
PROJECT TITLE: Molecular taxonomy and Establishment of Microbial culture collections for Bioprospecting
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Biotechnology/Microbiology
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): Experience in microbial culture collection and maintenance
PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 151
PROJECT TITLE: Floristic, Ecologic and Functional Dynamics of Selected Grasslands of Western Ghats
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Botany/Ecology
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): One year experience in ecological studies
PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 153
PROJECT TITLE: Collection, identification and documentation of lichens in the Shenduruey Wild Life Sanctuary, Kollam, Kerala State
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Biotechnology/Microbiology
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): NIL
PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P 154
PROJECT TITLE: Diversity of foliar mycobionts in the Botanic Gardens in Kerala
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Biotechnology/Microbiology
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): NIL
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PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P NEW 001
PROJECT TITLE: Molecular and phylogenetic studies on Inocybaceae (Basidiomycotina, Agaricales) of Kerala
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Botany/Biotechnology
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): Experience in molecular techniques
PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P NEW 002
PROJECT TITLE: Vegetational and ecological assessment of lateritic zones of North Kerala
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Botany
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): One year experience in plant taxonomy
PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P NEW 003
PROJECT TITLE: Inventory, Systematics and Conservation of the family Annonaceae of Southern Western Ghats with emphasis on Endemic and RET species
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Botany
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): One year experience in plant taxonomy and ecological studies
PROJECT POSITION(No.): JRF(1)
PROJECT CODE: P NEW 004
PROJECT TITLE: Evaluation of platelet augmentation activity of selected medicinal plants of Western Ghats based on Traditional Knowledge
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: First class M. Sc. Botany/Biotechnology. Two year experience in the field of ethnopharmacology from government institutions/autonomous research institutions
DESIRABLE (EXPERIENCE, SKILL etc.): Good organizational, communication skills and preparation of projects
* Monthly fellowship for Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) is Rs. 11,000/- + 10% HRA (consolidated).
* Monthly fellowship for Technical Assistant/Lab Assistant is Rs. 8,000/- (consolidated).
* Age limit for all project positions will be 28 years as on August 1, 2013.
* Age relaxation will be given to SC/ST/OBC candidates as per government norms.
* Walk-in-interview for projects P 104, P 105, P 111, P 120, P 148, P 153, P 154, P-N-001 and P-N-004 (all JRF positions) is scheduled on 19 August, 2013 (10 a. m.) at JNTBGRI, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram.
* Walk-in-interview for projects P 111 (Technical/Lab Assistant), P 128 (Technical Assistant), P 140 (Technical Assistant ), P 124 (JRF), P 131 (JRF), P 132 (JRF), P 137 (JRF), P 138 (JRF), P 142 (JRF), P 143 (JRF), P 151 (JRF), P-N-002 (JRF) and P-N-003 (JRF) is scheduled on 20 August, 2013 (10 a. m.) at JNTBGRI, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram.
* Candidates should bring certificates, degrees, proof of age etc. for verification at the time of interview. One set of (copies of) these documents is to be submitted to our office during verification.
* No TA/DA will be given to candidates for attending the walk-in-interview.
* How to reach: JNTBGRI is located near Palode (PIN 695 562), 40 km away from Thiruvananthapuram city in the Thiruvananthapuram-Thenkasi route. JNTBGRI is also reachable from Nilamel and Kilimanoor in the Thiruvananthapuram-Kottarakkara route (MC Road).
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