kau.edu / prsvkm.tripod.com Recruitment 2013 Microbiologist, Food Technologist : Kerala Agricultural University

Name of the organisation : Kerala Agricultural University (kau.edu / prsvkm.tripod.com)
Name of the post : Recruitment 2013 Microbiologist, Food Technologist
Total Post : 06
Reference No. : No. PRS-R1/2013 Date : 17 Dec 2013
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Applications in prescribed word format attached herewith are invited from technically qualified, skilful, talented, enthusiastic and experienced candidates having excellent academic records with more than 75% aggregate score throughout, strong aptitude for Research & Development and long term interest at this centre for the following temporary vacancies to lead the Research & Development at our research centre. Duly filled in applications in prescribed format attached below herewith and complete in all respects alone will be considered and all communications will be through email only.

1.Name of the post : Tissue culturist/Biotechnologist
No. of post : 1
Qualification : M.Sc. (Biotechnology)
Tissue culturist/Biotechnologist should design, set up and manage a world class Tissue Culture lab at the centre, undertake TC production of Banana, Pineapple and Passion fruit and achieve the targets of the research centre (30-50 thousand TC plants/year); supervise the biotechnology research work, associate with the overall management of the R & D activities of the centre and report the progress regularly to the station head. The Tissue Culturist should be well-versed with the various tissue culture protocols like preparation of explant, inoculation, multiplication, rooting, hardening, etc and operation of various instruments/equipment used in a Biotechnology lab.

2.Name of the post : Microbiologist
No. of post : 1
Qualification : M.Sc. (Microbiology)
Microbiologist should design, set up and manage a world class Microbiology lab at the centre, culture, identify and develop control measures for the contaminating in the Tissue Culture lab and maintain it contamination free; supervise the microbiology research work, associate with the overall management of the R & D activities of the centre and report the progress regularly to the station head. The Microbiologist should be well-versed with agricultural microbiology protocols like isolation, culture, identification & control of microorganisms, common pathogens of tropical fruit crops & their control and operation of various instruments/equipment used in a microbiology lab.

3.Name of the post : Phytochemist/Biochemist
No. of post : 1
Qualification : M.Sc. (Biochem/Analytical Chem.)
Phytochemist/Biochemist should design, set up and manage a world class Phytochemistry lab at the centre, undertake the regular analytical works in various projects, regularly provide the analytical data and prepare regular reports of various R & D projects and associate with the overall management of the R & D activities of the centre. Phytochemist should be well-versed with the various analytical procedures for the quality analyses of fruits such as estimation of moisture, pH, acidity, reducing, nonreducing & total sugar, TSS, protein, fibre, fat, minerals, vitamins, aminoacids, enzymes, etc and operation of various instruments/equipment in a chemistry lab.

4.Name of the post : Processing/Food Technologist
No. of post : 1
Qualification : M.Sc. (Processing, Food Technology, Home Science)
Processing/Food Technologist should design, set up and manage a world class Fruit Processing lab with FPO Registration at the centre to function as a demonstration cum training unit for the various self-help groups in the state, produce value added products like squash, jam, syrup, etc; develop novel recipes and fruit products, undertake regular Fruit Processing tasks in various projects, regularly provide the production status, supervise the Fruit Processing research work, associate with the overall management of the R & D activities of the centre and report the progress regularly to the station head.

5.Name of the post : Information Technologist
No. of post : 1
Qualification : B.Sc./B.Tech./M.Sc./M.Tech. (IT/Computer Sci./Allied fields)
Information Technologist should have excellent proficiency in Computer system maintenance, MS Office, desk top publishing (Page maker/In design), web designing (Front page/Dream weaver), photography & photo editing (Photoshop/Corel suite), Videography & video editing (Premier) etc; should design, set up and manage a world class Information Communication System at the centre, develop and manage station events, publications and website, associate with the overall management of the R & D activities of the centre and report the progress regularly to the station head.

6.Name of the post : Farm/Project Manager
No. of post : 1
Qualification : B.Sc./M.Sc./Ph.D. (Agri/Hort.)
Farm/Project Manager should design, set up and manage a world class research farm at the centre, supervise the various operations associated with the conduct of field experiments at NAPCL, Nadukkara and oversee the overall management of the R & D activities of the research centre and report the progress regularly to the station head.

Selection :
Selection of candidate is a three stage process. Confident and interested candidates having consistently good academic record with more than 75% aggregate score throughout may email to prsvkm@gmail.com their full resume/biodata in the format prescribed below. Local candidates residing within 20 km from PRS, Vazhakulam with an aggregate score of more than 65% can also apply. Those having less than 65% aggregate score throughout their academic career need not submit resume and try for placement at the centre. Every application will be evaluated critically giving 40% weightage for your academic score and 60% weightage for your general capabilities by awarding marks for each answer in the application form. Candidates securing more than 60% will be invited for a written test, discussion and interview to assess the candidate’s scientific, technical and managerial capabilities.
On receiving the email invitation, you may personally call me over phone and fix up the date and time of your test and interview at your earliest convenience. You are requested to bring your updated CV/biodata in the prescribed format in compliance with the job notification when you come for the interview. Candidates securing more than 65% score in written test and found promising in discussion and interview will be given a chance to prove their expertise, skills and efficiency in our research centre. Those who prove their mettle and win the competition will be selected finally in line with our motto ‘Quality People & Infrastructure for Quality Technology, Products & Services; Merit alone counts for Quality suitable for the purpose and one has know-how only when it is proven in real life by doing things better and making things better always’. Selected candidates will have to surrender their original academic certificates, sign an undertaking as per the requirements, terms and conditions stipulated by the Kerala Agricultural University and follow the PRS culture and discipline.

How to Apply :
Application format can be downloaded from the website.

Contact Us:
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Pineapple Research Station, Vazhakulam-686 670,
Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam District,
Kerala

Last date for receiving application: 31 January 2014