Summer Internship - Department of Zoology

Summary: Applications are invited from motivated and eligible candidates for a Summer Internship program in the Department of Zoology at Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan. This position is advertised under the SSR scheme of SERB for a funded project titled "Identification of molecular marker(s) for early detection of pebrine diseases in Bombyx mori" (SRG/2021/000936). The internship duration is up to two months (8 weeks), and the selected candidate will work under the guidance of Dr. Vinod Kumar Chauhan, the Principal Investigator.

Designation: Summer Internship

Research Area: Identification of molecular marker(s) for early detection of pebrine diseases in Bombyx mori

Location: Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan

Eligibility/Qualification:

• Pursuing M.Sc. or Integrated B.Sc.-M.Sc. (in their 4th Year) in Biological Sciences.

Fellowship: INR 5000/- per month (consolidated)

Tentative Start Date: 1st June 2023

Job Description: The selected candidate will be involved in research activities related to the project under the guidance of Dr. Vinod Kumar Chauhan. The focus will be on identifying molecular markers for early detection of pebrine diseases in Bombyx mori.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their applications, including their full address, contact details (email, mobile number/WhatsApp number), and bio-data, along with self-attested copies of all testimonials (either soft or hard copy), to Dr. Vinod Kumar Chauhan, Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan–731235. Applications can be sent via email to vinodkumar.chauhan@visva-bharati.ac.in (alternative Email: vkc0706@gmail.com). The application should reach the mentioned address within 15 days of the advertisement.

Last Date for Application: 25th May 2023

Contact Email: vinodkumar.chauhan@visva-bharati.ac.in