Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Position at ICAR-IARI Regional Research Centre Dharwad

The ICAR-IARI Regional Research Centre, Dharwad, has announced an opening for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a DST SERB-funded project. This opportunity is purely contractual and time-bound, associated with the project titled “Investigation on Virulence Pattern of Phakopsora pachyrhizi and Identification of Genomic Regions Associated with Resistance to Soybean Rust” (Project Code: 28-38, FMS No. 1015398).

Vacancy Details

• Position Available: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

• Number of Positions: One

• Emoluments: Rs. 37,000 + 16% HRA per month

• Application Deadline: 16th August 2024, 5:30 PM

Interested candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-I) along with a declaration form (Annexure-II) and scanned copies of original documents. Applications should be compiled into a single PDF file and sent to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected].

Eligibility Criteria

• Essential Qualifications:

• Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science or

• Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course (Master’s degree in Plant Pathology/Genetics and Plant Breeding).

• Candidates should be selected through any one of the following:

1. National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship or GATE).

2. National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and Agencies like DST, DBT, DAE, DRDO, ICAR, etc.

• Desirable Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of plant pathology, including experience in disease survey, collection, isolation, inoculation of fungal spores, disease scoring, and handling disease screening in field crops.

• Age Limit:

• Maximum age of 35 years for JRF (relaxation of five years for SC/ST & women, three years for OBC). Minimum age should be 18 years as of the date of the interview.

Contract and Interview Details

• The position is purely temporary and will be filled on a contractual basis for one year or until the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.

• Shortlisted candidates will receive details of the online interview via email. The interview will take place at ICAR-IARI’s Regional Research Centre, Dharwad.

Documentation and Verification

• At the time of the interview, candidates must present recent bio-data, original copies of relevant documents, and a copy of their M.Sc/M.Tech Thesis.

• Candidates must also carry a recent photograph and proof of experience and publications.

Candidates are advised to visit the official ICAR-IARI website for detailed notifications and further instructions.

For more details and to ensure compliance with all application requirements, please visit the official ICAR-IARI website or contact the provided email addresses.