Organization: CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP)
Location: Lucknow, India
Duration: 2 months (Starting from 1st August 2024)
Stipend: Rs. 5000/- per month
Application Deadline: 22nd July 2024
Job Description: CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) is offering three Student Internship positions under the Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) policy, funded by SERB. This multidisciplinary research institute focuses on medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) through cultivation, bioprospection, chemical characterization, extraction, and formulation of bioactive phytomolecules.
Available Positions:
- GAP-494: One position for a student undergoing post-graduation in Plant Biotechnology/Plant Breeding.
- GAP-495: One position for a student undergoing post-graduation in Science (Microbiology / Biotechnology/ Life Sciences).
- GAP-530: One position for a student undergoing post-graduation in Science (Life Sciences / Botany / Biochemistry / Biotechnology/ Microbiology).
Eligibility Criteria:
- Current post-graduate students in Plant Breeding, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or Botany from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Students must provide their own travel and accommodation expenses.
Application Requirements:
- A prescribed application format.
- A letter of interest (maximum 250 words) describing research interests.
- A No Objection Letter from the Head of the Department (on official letterhead).
Application Process: Interested students fulfilling the above criteria should send their application, letter of interest, and No Objection Letter via email to the respective Principal Investigators:
- GAP-494: Dr. Gunjan Tiwari, Scientist, gunjantiwari@cimap.res.in.
- GAP-495: Dr. Akanksha Singh, Scientist, akanksha@cimap.res.in.
- GAP-530: Dr. Sumit Ghosh, Senior Principal Scientist, sumitghosh@cimap.res.in.
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on their interest and alignment with the project requirements/objectives. Selected candidates will be notified via email.
Additional Information: For any queries, candidates can contact the respective Principal Investigators at the provided email addresses.
Contact Information: CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP)
Email:
- Dr. Gunjan Tiwari: gunjantiwari@cimap.res.in
- Dr. Akanksha Singh: akanksha@cimap.res.in
- Dr. Sumit Ghosh: sumitghosh@cimap.res.in
Address: CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow, India