Anna University

Centre for Food Technology,

Department of Biotechnology,
Chennai- 600025, Tamil Nadu, India

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Applications are invited for the position of Project Assistant in the research project entitled
“Biofuel Production using cyanobacterial chassis- Biosensor based approach for metabolic
engineering” sponsored under DST Inspire Faculty Program funded by DST at Centre for Food
Technology, Department of Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Emoluments: Rs. 14,000/- pm (consolidated). The incumbent will not be eligible for any other
allowances.

Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Microbiology/ Molecular Biology/ Biological Sc.

Desirable: The candidate is expected to culture cyanobacterial strains and conduct laboratory
experiments. Prior experience in molecular biology techniques is desirable. Candidates are
expected to lead a project and establish collaborative research; hence, must have excellent verbal
and written communication skills.

Deadline: Applications are invited till 26th August 2019

Applicants should send a cover letter and their CV through email or post to the following
address. Dr. A. Swathi, DST-Inspire Faculty, Centre for Food Technology Building, Anna
University (Taramani Campus), CSIR road, Chennai- 600 113. Email id:
swathi.albs@gmail.com.

A written test will be conducted for the shortlisted candidates at 10am, on 4th September 2019,
followed by an interview on the same day. No T.A and D.A will be provided for appearing in the
interview.

Project investigator

Dr. A. Swathi
DST-Inspire Faculty
Centre for Food Technology
Department of Biotechnology
Anna University, Chennai- 600 025