Regional Plant Resource Centre was established in 1985 as a recreational garden and with an aim to provide a green lung for the inhabitants of Bhubaneswar – the capital city of Orissa. Gradually it became a dynamic and vibrant research organization of the State Government with a focus on the conservation of plant biodiversity. Over the year, it has made significant contributions in the field of ex situ and in situ conservation and assessment of genetic diversity of various groups of plants and its related aspects. With strengthening of scientific manpower and laboratory facilities, it expanded its areas of research which witnessed large outputs in terms of analysis of genetic assessment of plant groups through cyto-taxonomic and molecular techniques.
Post: Junior Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow
JRF (1 no.)
Project name: Qualitative and quantitative assessment of biological diversity and distribution pattern of macrophytes (angiospermic plants) of Chilika Lagoon and its adjoining regions
(Funded by World Bank -supported Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project)}
Duration: Two (2) years or termination of the project, whichever is earlier
Qualification and experience: M.Sc. in Botany/ Biotechnology/ Environmental Science with good academic career
Fellowship: Rs.16,000/-per month (Consolidated)
SRF/ JRF (1 no.)
Project name: Assessment of anti-oxidant and hepatoprotective potential of traditionally used medicinal plants belonging to the genus Homalium found in Eastern and Western Ghats.
(Funded by National Medicinal Plant Board, New Delhi)
Duration: Three (3) years
Qualification and experience: Essential: M.Pharm in Pharmacology/ Pharmacognosy/ Chemistry or M.Sc. in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Molecular Biology with good academic record. For SRF position, 2 years of research experience is necessary.
Desirable: NET/GATE qualified, with relevant experience in bioactive molecule isolation and animal handling.
Fellowship: Rs.16,000/-(Consolidated) per month for SRF and Rs.12,000/-+20% HRA per month for JRF. For NET/GATE qualified candidates, fellowship will be paid as per DST guidelines
Candidates fulfilling the eligible qualification and experience may attend a walk-in interview at 11.00 AM on 22nd July, 2014 in P. K. Parija Hall, Regional Plant Resource Centre, Bhubaneswar along with biodata and original and photocopies of all certificates in support of educational qualification and research experience for two temporary positions of SRF/JRF under the following externally funded research projects.
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