Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Dr. Sudhakar Srivastava

Assistant Professor
Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development (IESD)
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi – 221 005, Uttar Pradesh
T: 91-9935912997 Email: sudhakar.srivastava@gmail.com

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Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research fellow (JRF) in a Board of Research in
Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Mumbai, sponsored research
project entitled “Analysis of biochemical and molecular changes of rice plants in response to
arsenic under the impact of thiourea application” (Project No. P-29/98). The sanctioned
duration of the project is three years. The post is temporary and is co-terminus with the project.

Essential Qualifications: The candidate should have M.Sc. degree in Environmental Science/
Botany / Environmental Biotechnology/ Biotechnology, with at least 55% marks. Candidates with
NET/GATE or equivalent or with one year research experience will be given preference. The upper
age limit is 28 years, which is relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped/Female
candidates. All things being equal, SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per GOI rules. The
fellowship for JRF is 25000/- pm + 20% HRA.

Application on Plain paper with complete biodata along with qualifications and research
experience supported by attested documents, a coloured passport size photograph, contact no. &
email ID etc., should reach to Dr. Sudhakar Srivastava, Principal Investigator (Project No. P-
29/98), Institute of Environment & Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University,
Varanasi – 221005 within 21 days of this advertisement, along with a soft copy to:
sudhakar.srivastava@gmail.com.
Candidate selected for interview will be informed through email/phone calls only.
No TA/DA will be paid, if called for interview.