Institute of Wood Science & Technology,
(Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education)
18th Cross, Malleshwaram,
Bangalore - 560 003.
Applications are invited for following three positions in purely time bound research projects.
One Junior Research Fellow (Code: JRF-1) in project entitled “Microwave assisted chemical modification of wood” funded by DST, New Delhi. The Project period is for 3 years.
One Junior Research Fellow (Code: JRF -2) / Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in project entitled “New methods of chemical modification of wood for improving dimensional stability and durability” funded by CSIR, New Delhi. The Project period is for 3 years.
One Junior Research Fellow (Code: JRF-2) in project entitled “Bionomics and management of Purpuricenus sanguinolentus Olivier (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) the stem borer of sandal (Santalum album L.) in Karnataka” funded by DST, New Delhi. The Project period is up to March 2015.
Qualifications:
For JRF-1 & JRF-2: M. Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Polymer Sciences subjects with minimum 55% marks and passing of NET (including NET Lectureship) or GATE test.
For SRF: M. Sc. in Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry and two years training in methods of research and aptitude for research assessed from published project work.
For JRF-3: M. Sc. or equivalent degree in any branch of Life Science with minimum 55% marks and passing of NET (including NET Lectureship).
The upper age limit for JRF and SRF shall be 28 and 32 years, respectively. Age relaxations upto 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, Women and physically handicapped candidates. Monthly stipend payable to JRF with NET/GATE qualification is Rs. 16,000/ + 30% HRA. JRF with NET Lectureship qualification will be paid Stipend of Rs. 12000/ + 30 % HRA. Stipend for SRF will be paid as per CSIR guidelines. Interested eligible candidate may apply on plain paper giving complete bio-data with photograph and copies of certificates to The Director, Institute of Wood Science and Technology, 18th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore-560 003.
Last date of receiving application is 11th April 2013.
