Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD)

Government of India
Department of Biotechnology

ADVERTISEMENT No. 01/2008

The Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD) is one of the autonomous institutes under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. The objective of IBSD is to develop and utilize the rich bioresources of the Northeastern Region of the country through the application of modern tools of biology and biotechnology. The institute invites application for the following posts:

Post No.1: One Scientist – E: (Plant Biotechnology/Plant Molecular Biology) in the scale of pay of Rs. 14,300-400-18,300/-

Essential Qualification: 1st class M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology/Horticulture/Life Sciences or
equivalent with specialization in plant molecular biology/plant genomics /phytocellular technology having at least eleven years research experience or Ph.D. in the above subjects with at least ten years research experience.

Desirable: Research experience in biotechnological approaches on conservation, development and utilization of plant resources. The candidate should be capable of guiding and supervising research programmes of the division on plant biotechnology/molecular biology.

Post No.2:One Scientist–E:(Natural Product Chemistry) in the scale of pay of Rs.14,300-400-18,300/-

Essential Qualification: 1st class M.Sc. in Biochemistry/Phytochemistry/Organic Chemistry or equivalent with specialization in natural product chemistry having at least eleven years research experience or Ph.D in the above subjects with at least ten years research experience.

Desirable: Research experience in the area of natural product chemistry / phytochemistry and should be capable of guiding and supervising research programmes of the division on chemical prospecting of bioresources.

Post No.3: One Scientist – E: (Aquaculture) in the scale of pay of Rs. 14,300-18,300/-

Essential Qualification: 1st class M.Sc. in Fishery Sciences/Zoology or equivalent with specialization in aquaculture with at least eleven years research experience or Ph.D. in the above subjects with at least ten years research experience.

Desirable: Research experience in biotechnological approaches on conservation, development and utilization of fishery resources. The candidate should be capable of guiding and supervising research programmes of the division on both food and ornamental fishes.

Post No.4: One Scientist – C: (Economic Entomology) in the scale of pay of Rs. 10,000-325-15,200/-

Essential Qualification: 1st class M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Zoology/Entomology or equivalent with specialization in economic Entomology having at least five years research experience or Ph.D. in the above subjects with at least four years research experience.

Desirable: Research experience in biotechnological approaches for development and utilization of insect bioresources. The candidate should be capable of guiding and supervising research programmes of the division.

Completed applications strictly in the "FORMAT OF APPLICATION" annexed herewith and
a recent passport size photograph fixed at space shown in the format along with attested copies of all mark sheets, caste certificate, experience certificates, etc. together with a non-refundable fee of Rupees fifty only (PH/SC/ST candidates are exempted from the payment of application fee) drawn in form of cross Demand Draft/IPO in favour of Director, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Imphal should reach the Senior Administrative Officer, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Takyelpat Institutional Area, Imphal- 795001, Manipur on or before 15th July, 2008.

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