For quite a few years since the Rio-Summit, 1992 there have been discussions at various local forum about the requirement of a capable institution to take care of the rich biodiversity of Manipur and its surrounding areas. The inclusion of the North East Region in the list of Mega-biodiversity hotspots of the world caused an ever increased fillip to the researchers, resource planners, environmental enthusiasts and the local think- tanks about stopping depletion of biodiversity in the region and finding scientific ways of sustainable uses of bioresources.

Applications are invited from deserving and suitable candidates for the post of Project Fellow (06) and Junior Research fellow (01) at Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Sikkim Centre on contract basis under various research programmes.

Project Fellow (6 posts)
Emoluments per month : Rs. 12,000 plus HRA
Essential requirements : First Class Master Degree in Life Sciences/Botany/ Biotechnology/ Horticulture/ Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Food Science and related field
Nature of Duty : To perform research activities on microbial and plant bioresources of Sikkim

Junior Research fellow (1 post)
Emoluments per month : Rs. 25,000 plus HRA/ month for Masters in Basic Science with NET qualification or Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course For Non NET candidate Rs. 12,000 plus HRA for holding Masters degree only
Essential requirements : First Class master degree in Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Medical Biotechnology.
Nature of Duty : To perform research activities on bioactive compounds in food samples and medicinal plants

Selected DBT, New Delhi. Candidates should produce all the original certificates / testimonials at the time of Interview. No T.A./ D.A. shall be paid for appearing in for the interview.

Applications should reach to the Administrative Officer, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Sikkim Centre, Near Metro Point, Tadong - 737102, Sikkim within three (03) weeks from the date of advertisement.

The upper age limit for is 28 years (relaxable for reserved categories a per GoI norms).
A soft copy of the application can be sent to the email prasannapradhan.rcibsd@gmail.com and the hard copy should reach Centre before the last date. Applications received beyond the stipulated time shall not be entertained.

Last Date : 31st December, 2018