CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU

DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Thiruvarur- 610 005, Tamil Nadu

Advertisement for the position of Junior Research Fellow in DBT funded Project
at the Department of Biotechnology

Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF-One Number)
on contract basis (temporary) to work in a time bound DBT sponsored research project (Ref.
No. BT/PR45817/BCE/8/1782/2023) sanctioned to the undersigned at the Department of
Biotechnology, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur.
Details of the position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF – One Number)
Project Title: A novel bioconversion of volatile fatty acids from waste streams to polyhydroxy
alkanoates and concomitant synthesis of biopolymer-based nanoparticles
Monthly Fellowship: Rs. 37,000/- + 8% HRA (As per DBT and Institute norms) for CSIR-
NET/UGC-NET/GATE/ICAR-JRF or NET/DBT-JRF, CUET/CUCET for Ph.D. or any other
equivalent National Level examinations.
For Non-NET/GATE candidates, the fellowship will be as per DBT, GoI Norms
Tenure of Position: 3 years from the start of the project or till end of the project period.
Essential Qualification: MSc in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/
Botany/Zoology/Environmental Science/ Life Sciences or any other equivalent disciplines with
a minimum 55% mark or CGPA.
Desirable: Preference will be given to those with research experience in Environmental
Biotechnology.
The age limit is 28 years (to be relaxed as per the rules of the Government of India).
Submission of Application
Applicants should submit the scanned copy of the filled-in application (as per format
enclosed) to rajeshbanu@cutn.ac.in along with all the documents, certificates, degrees, and
mark sheets with subject “DBT -Application for Junior Research Fellow” and should reach
the undersigned by 25thJanuary, 2024, 5.00 pm. After the scrutiny of applications, eligible
candidates will be contacted for an interview through email. The shortlisted candidates will be
informed to attend the interview within two weeks. If called for an interview, the candidate will
have to bring 1) Dully filled application in the provided format 2) M.Sc. Thesis/Dissertation 3)
Original and self-attested photocopies of all certificates, degrees, marksheets (10thclass
onwards); 4. Interviews will be held at the Department of Biotechnology, Central University
of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur-610005, Tamil Nadu. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the
interview. The selected candidate is encouraged to register for Ph.D. at Department of
Biotechnology, Central University of Tamil Nadu.
Note: All communications will be sent through E-mail only.
Last date of Application:25th January, 2024
For further details - Contact:
Dr. J. Rajesh Banu (Principal Investigator, DBT Research Project)
Associate Professor,
Department of Biotechnology,
Central University of Tamil Nadu
Thiruvarur 610 005, Tamil Nadu.
E-mail-rajeshbanu@cutn.ac.in
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Application for the Junior Research Fellow Position in DBT Sponsored Project
(Advt. No. DBT/ BT/PR45817/BCE/8/1782/2023)

1. Name of the applicant :

2. Father’s Name : Affix recent

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3. Date of Birth & Age : photograph
4. Sex : Male/Female

5. Marital Status :

6. Nationality :

7. Corresponding address :

E-mail
Mobile No.

8. Academic records :
a) Educational qualification (10th Standard onwards). Attach one set of self-attested copies of
certificate (s)

Sl. Degree/ University / Institution / Year of Subject taken CGPA /

No. Course Board Passing Percentage

b) NET/GATE/ICAR-JRF/DBT-JRF/CUCET Qualified - Yes or No:

If yes, year of passing :- Details:
Score/Rank

c) Details of the M.Sc.,/M.Phil., project carried out (should bring a copy of M.Sc., thesis):
(d) Details of the project experience/ worked carried out (Enclose a separate sheet if needed):

(e) List of Publication/conferences/ Seminars/ Workshops/Internship participated (if any):

Enclose a separate sheet

9. Work experience (if any):

Period
Organization From To Details of experience/job
responsibilities

(Please enclose self-attested copies of certificates/proof in support of employment

10. Name and postal address of 2 Referees:

Reference 1 Reference 2

Email: Email:
Mobile No: Mobile No:

11. Any other information you may like to add :

Declaration
I certify that the above information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and
belief, and nothing has been concealed/distorted. If I am selected, I undertake to engage myself the
whole time for research under the guidance of the project's principal investigator. I have noted that
the post is co-terminus with the project. If I am found to have concealed or distorted any
material/information, my appointment shall be liable to summary termination without
notice/compensation.

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Date : Signature of Candidate