Date of Adv: 24/05/2024

Banaras Hindu University, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding Institute of Agricultural Science. 

In reference to letter No. SRICC/RJP-PDF/2023-24/8149 dated 11/03/2024 from SRICC, IoE, BHU, applications are invited for one post of "Raja Jwala Prasad Post-Doctoral Fellowship (RJP-PDF)’’ with a salary/stipend of Rs. 60,000/-pm and House Rent Allowance (HRA) of Rs. 10,000/ pm, sanctioned under Institution of Eminence (loE) Scheme of BHU for the duration of one year. In addition, a contingency amount of Rs. 50,000/- per annum (on a pro-rata basis ) will be provided Fellow will also have access to comprehensive benefits, including health services, library, and access to other resources, as per BHU rules. The position is purely temporary and may be extended for another year based on performance and the availability of funds under loE.

Essential qualification
PhD in Genetics and Plant Breeding / Plant Physiology / Biotechnology / B o t a n y / B i o c h e m i s t r y / B i o i n f o r m a t i c s from Indian universities /Institutes with NIRF ranking of up to 20. The candidate must have excellent written/verbal communication skills. Applicants must have original research publications (at least 2 papers in Q1 or Q2 Journals or SCOPUS /Web of Science listed Journal) essentially in support of their specialization.

Desirable Qualifications: Candidates with research experience in wheat crop.

Age Limit: The upper age limit is 45 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/Female /Physically handicapped candidates). All things being equal, SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per GOI rules.

How to apply: Application on plain paper with your CV including name, permanent and correspondence address, telephone no. and e-mail address, details of educational qualifications (starting from high school or equivalent) along with attested copies of all mark sheets & certificates and details of any research or other experience, etc. should reach within 21 days from the date of advertisement separately to the Principal Investigator. You may send the application to Prof . V. K. Mishra, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi -221005, (Email: vkmishra.gpb@bhu.ac.in) with subject line “Application for Raja Jwala Prasad Postdoctoral fellowship”.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified through email for interview.

No TA/DA will be paid if called for interview.

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