[meetyeti] Fwd: Advertisement for the position of Research Assistant
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From: Sumanta Bagchi <sumanta@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 3:36 PM
Subject: Advertisement for the position of Research Assistant
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-Sumanta
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Advertisement for the position of Research Assistant
The Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore invites applications from prospective candidates for the
position of Research Assistant (JRF status).
Brief Job
Description: Job responsibilities include field and laboratory-based
ecological
research on structure and function of grazing ecosystems in different
parts of India. This
will entail field measurements of primary productivity, soil respiration,
plant
species composition, soil fertility. Laboratory work will include
measurements
of nitrogen mineralization rates, estimation on microbial respiration, soil
profiles such as pH, water holding capacity, and cation exchange capacity.
The
JRF will also be responsible for data management and analyses.
Qualifications
and skills: Master’s degree in Ecology, Soil Science, Zoology, Botany, or
any
related discipline. Candidates should have prior experience in field
research
and a working knowledge of laboratory equipment such as elemental analyzer,
continuous flow analyzer, microbial fumigation chambers, and analytical
chemistry, and should be willing to carry out field and laboratory work
independently. Working knowledge of Kannada is desirable.
Project duration: Initially for nine months, extendable upon future
availability of funding
Start date: November 15, 2013.
Fellowship: Rs. 14,000 + 30% House Rent Allowance (HRA)
No. of Positions: 1
Application process: Candidates should send: (1) a concise, one-page
cover letter explaining
qualification and skills relevant to the position, (2) Curriculum
Vitae, containing full contact information, and (3) name and contact
information of two referees by email to Sumanta Bagchi, Centre for
Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science (Email:
sbagchi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) on or before October 25, 2013. Please put
“JRF position” in the subject header. Incomplete applications will not
be considered. Short-listed candidates will be informed by email, and
will be interviewed over telephone in late-October.
October 15, 2013
Bangalore.
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