Mahatma Gandhi University, one of the four affiliating universities in Kerala, is the premier educational institution that strives to fulfil the higher educational needs of the people of Central Kerala. Set on the sprawling 110-acre campus called Priyadarshini Hills at Athirampuzha, 13 kms off Kottayam, the University also has seven satellite campuses in parts of Kottayam and the neighbouring districts. The University was established on 2 October 1983 and has jurisdiction over the revenue districts of Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki and parts of Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha. It is a University that conducts a range of programmes at the undergraduate, postgraduate, M Phil and doctoral levels through its 16 University Departments, 7 Self-Financing Departments, 82 Aided Affiliated Colleges (of which 8 are Colleges with Potential for Excellence), 158 Unaided Affiliated Colleges and 73 Recognized Research Institutes.
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for 3 JRF positions, under the DBT Sponsored DBT-MSUB programme (2 JRF’s in Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and 1 JRF in School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam). The amount of fellowship and eligibility will be as per DST norms.
Post: Junior Research Fellow
1. Qualification for JRF’s in Center for Nanoscience and nanotechnology: M.Sc or M.Phil in Chemistry/Physics/Material Science/Polymer Science or M.S or M.Tech in Material Science/Polymer Science/Nano science and Nanotechnology
NET/GATE qualified, experience in synthesis, characterization, functionalisation of nanomaterials and bio-applications would be an added advantage.
The selected candidates will work in the development of new nano materials for bio-medical applications.
2. Qualification for JRF’s in School of Biosciences: M.Sc or M.Phil in Biochemistry/ Physiology/Zoology/Pharmacology/Pharmacognancy
Desirable Qualifications: NET qualified, Experience in animal studies and animal cell culture
The selected candidates will work in the developing 3D cell cultures for evaluation of effects of bioactive molecules.
How to apply: Apply on plain paper to the Undersigned with bio-data (Matriculation onwards) accompanied by attested copies of your Certificates / Degrees, experience certificate etc. Kindly mention the project number, your detail contact address, E-Mail, Cell No, Telephone No etc. Applications should reach the Principal investigator within 20 days from date of advertisement by post. You can also send an advance copy of your CV through e-mail to the contact e-mail id of the Project coordinator. Interview date will be intimated by E. mail only. No TA/DA will be paid if called for interview
Mailing address:
Project Coordinator, DBT-MSUB IPLSARE, School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam- 686 560, 09447959320, prakashkumar@mgu.ac.in
DBT-MSUB/IPLSARE/132/2013
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