Five-Year PhD Scholarship: Join our team at the Evolutionary Ecology Lab at CCMB for a five-year PhD scholarship opportunity starting in January 2025. Dive into the fascinating world of tropical biodiversity research and contribute to uncovering the mysteries of ecological and evolutionary processes that shape our ecosystems.
Five-Year PhD Scholarship in Evolutionary Ecology Lab at CCMB
Designation:
PhD Research Scholar in Evolutionary Ecology Lab
Research Area:
Ecology and Evolution
Location:
Laboratory for Conservation of Endangered Species (LaCONES) of CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, India
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in any branch of Science with a minimum of 55% marks for General (UR)/General-EWS or equivalent grade.
- Minimum of 50% marks for OBC (NCL)/SC/ST, Third gender, and Persons with Disability (PwD).
- Must possess a valid National-level Fellowship (JRF/ SRF) from agencies like CSIR, UGC, DBT, DST, etc., or equivalent fellowships like DBT-BET, INSPIRE, RGNF, etc.
Job Description:
- Engage in research focused on tropical biodiversity to understand ecological and evolutionary processes.
- Conduct fieldwork in the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats mountain ranges to document and study biodiversity.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team exploring biogeography, phylogenetics, population genetics, and community ecology.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should prepare and send a single consolidated file to jahnavi@csirccmb.org containing the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Statement of purpose
- Curriculum Vitae (including publication list)
- Contact details for two referees
- Optional: One sample publication, if available
Additionally, applicants must complete an application at the CCMB portal – Apply Here.
Last Date for Apply:
10th September 2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of cutting-edge research in biodiversity conservation and evolutionary ecology. Join us and make a difference in the scientific community!
