For IARI website WALK-IN-INTERVIEW DIVISION OF MICROBIOLOGY INDIAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE NEW DELHI -110012. A walk in interview for filling up the temporary position of Post Doctoral Fellow (1 post) in Institute project on ‘Bioprospecting of microorganisms for sustainable production of second generation liquid biofuels’ will be held on 4.5.2010 at 10.00 AM in Room No. |, Division of Microbiology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012 (Tel No. 011-25847649). The position is available to conduct research on the use of microalgae as source of Biofuels. Responsibilities and duties include maintaining microalgal (cyanobacterial and other microalgae) cultures; design and execution of experiments; data management; facilitating lab operations. Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. in Botany/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences (with specialization in algae). Desirable Qualifications: Strong demonstrated background in biochemical techniques, algal taxonomy, interest in biotechnological interventions using microalgae, excellent oral and written communication skills, knowledge of computer and bioinformatics tools. Remuneration: Rs. 18,000/-(consolidated) per month +HRA as applicable. Terms and Conditions: 1. AGE: The upper age limit is 35 years; relaxable to SC/ST/OBC/PH/Ex.-Serviceman as per the Govt. of India instructions. No objection and experience certificate from the employer in case he/she is in employment The period of engagement of Post Doctoral Fellows will be initially for a period of | year which may be extendable up to the XIth Plan Period i.e. upto 31.03.2012. There is no provision of re-engagement. 4. Position is purely time bound, non-regular and on co-terminous basis with the XIth Plan. The selected candidate shall have no legal right to claim regularization by absorption or otherwise against any regular posts or any further contractual engagement on termination of the XIth Plan in the Institute. 5. Candidates may appear for interview with bio-data, photographs and original testimonials. . Candidates reaching after the specified timing will not be entertained. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature. The Director’s decision will be final and binding in all respects. 8. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. 9. Candidates may send their biodata in advance to Dr. A.K. Saxena, Head, Division of Microbiology, IARI, New Delhi-110012 (saxena461@yahoo.com) preferably before 26.4.2010. wey