ADVERTISEMENT FOR TWO POSTS OF JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW IN DHESTBT, GoWB SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECT Dated: 03.06.2019

Project Title: Assessing the role of Cryptochrome/Photolyase protein in circadian rhythm and DNA repair activity

Positions: (1) Junior Research Fellow (One, to be funded from the project) and (2) Junior Research Fellow with individual fellowship (One)

Fellowship Duration: (1) Junior Research Fellow - 3 years (initial appointment for 1 year) and (2) NET JRF position ( duration of the individual fellowship period, usually 5 years)

Stipend and other allowances: (1) A consolidated amount of 18,700 INR for Junior Research Fellow position, funded from project and (2) Individual JRF fellowship (from CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/INSPIRE etc. as per norms)

Last date of application: June 9^th, 2019

Date and time of interview : June 10^th, 2019 at 11:00 AM [ The shortlisted applicants for both the positions will be notified by email ]

Venue of interview: Department of Life Sciences (2^nd floor, Derozio Building), Presidency University, Kolkata.

Minimum Qualifications: M.Sc. (any discipline of Life Sciences/Chemistry/Physics) with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade [NET-LS qualification and research experience desired for (1) JRF position in project].

1. Interested candidates may send their typed CV with a cover letter through email to the PI (devrani.dbs@presiuniv.ac.in) before last date. The candidates are also required to bring hard copies of their application along with self-attested copies of their mark sheets/certificates, during the time of interview.

2. No application will be considered after due date.

3. No TA/DA will be given to the candidates for the interview.

Dr. Devrani Mitra (Assistant Professor)

Principle Investigator

Department of Life Sciences,

Presidency University,

86/1 College Street, Kolkata