Dr. V. Himabindu Ph.D.

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad

Associate Professor

Kukatpally, Hyderabad (Telangana) 500 085. India.

Centre for Environment

Institute of Science and Technology (IST)
Email: drvhimabindu@gmail.com
Ref : DST/IS-STAC/CO2-SR-212/14(G)
Dt : 21-09-2015
NOTIFICATION
Applications are invited for the following positions in the DST project, Government of India sponsored
project, Biodiesel production from lipid-producing microalgae using industrial CO2 emissions and sewage only from
qualified candidates. Candidates interested are requested to send their applications in the prescribed format (attached
with this advertisement) to the Principal Investigator on or before 05-10-2015 and attend (only those candidates who
strictly meet the qualifications) an interview on 07-10-2015 at 11AM in the cabin of the Head, Centre for Environment,
IST, JNTUH at the address given above. Applicants meeting the eligibility criteria will only be interviewed.
Positions

JRF- 1*

Qualification & Experience

M.Sc in any branch of Life Sciences [Env. Biotech./ Plant

Sciences (Botany)/Animal Sciences
(Zoology)/Microbiology/Biotechnology/ Genetics
/Biochemistry /Env. Sciences]
Or
M.Tech (Biotechnology)

Consolidated
Pay per month
(Rs)

As per DST guidelines

Duration

Till Sep. 2017.

(*Must have qualified UGC/CSIR-NET/ GATE/

ICMR/ICAR JRF)
About the project: The energy situation in India is unique. Indias share of global CO2 emissions is 3%, but on per capita
basis it is much lower than the world average. Coal is used in 69% of electricity generation (52% of the installed capacity)
and 70% of the energy needs of manufacturing and process industries like steel, cement, fertilizers and others are met
through coal. India has made tremendous strides in renewable energies. CO2 sequestration research in India started in
2004 through industry and government support. The National Programme on CO2 Sequestration (NPCS) research has
been initiated from the inter-sectoral perspectives of pure and applied research with the participation of academic
institutions and R&D laboratories across the country.
The present project aims at systematic extensive study on growing green microalgae Chlorella vulgaris, Botryococcus
braunii and Scenedesmus quadricuada with industrial flue gas collected in canisters containing CO2 collected from the
industry along with sewage collected from JNTUH. Continuous cultivation of microalgae in 200L raceway ponds and
100L photobioreactor using sewage and industrial boiler flue gas-CO2 for biomass and lipid yields need to be pursued.
Scale - up studies will be pursued in which microalgae will be grown at the industrial site in a 10,000L capacity raceway
pond with the flue gas emissions available at the industry along with the sewage generated from the same industry. The
research work involves an inter-disciplinary approach involving microbiology and environmental sciences which helps the
candidate to be trained in the upcoming areas of Bio fuels/ Environmental remediation. Selected candidates are expected
to register for Ph.D.

Proforma of application for the post

In the DST sponsored project
APPLICATION FORM
For the position of JRF/Field Assistant to work in the DST sponsored project [Project No. DST/IS-STAC/CO2-SR212/14(G)]

1. Personal Details
Full Name
(In Capital)
Father Name

Mother Name

Date of Birth

Gender

(DD/MM/YY)

(Male/Female)

Marital Status

Nationality

Affix Recent Passport

Size Photo

(Married/Unmarried)
Address for Communication

Permanent Address

Mobile/Phone no.

E-mail

2. Education Background (From Matriculation Onward)

S.

Degree

Board / University

Regular/ Part

No.

Year

Division

time

% Marks
/CGPA

3. Qualifying Examination (GATE/CSIR/UGC/NET/Others)

S.

Qualifying

No.

Examination

Branch

Year

Valid up to

Percentile

All India

Any other

Rank

information

4. Professional Experience (if any)

S.

Designation

Name of Organization

No.

Period
From

Nature of Work
To

5. References:

Research Publication (if any)

Awards, patents, prizes etc (if any)
Any other Relevant Information

DECLARATION
I hereby declare that I have carefully read the instructions and particulars supplied to me and that the entries
made in this application form are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. If selected, I promise to abide by the
rules and discipline of the Institute.
I note that the decision of the Institute is final in regard to selection. The Institute shall have the right to expel me
from the Institute at any time after my selection, provided it is found that I was admitted on false particulars furnished by
me or my antecedents prove that my continuance in the Institute is not desirable. I agree that I shall abide by the decision
of the Institute, which shall be final.

Place:
Date:

Signature of Applicant

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Only eligible candidates are required to apply.
The contract is purely temporary and initially only for a period of one year but extendable if work is found
satisfactory on year to year basis till the completion of the project.
3. JRF candidate admitted in the scheme is expected to join the Ph. D programme.
4. Candidates have to fully devote their time for the project work and are not allowed to join any other course
(part/ full time).
5. Maximum age limit is 28 years.
6. Candidates who wish to leave the project in between have to inform the PI in writing at least 3 months before
or till other personnel is employed in the project, whichever is earlier.
7. Selection will be made purely as per the DST and University guidelines subject to approval by DST.
8. No TA/DA will be paid for either attending the interview or while joining the project.
9. Completed applications in the prescribed format should reach the following address on or before 05-10-2015
by post/ e-mail.
10. Address for Correspondence:
Dr. V. HIMABINDU, Ph.D,
Associate Professor and Co-ordinator, CAEO
Room No-421,3rd Floor , Centre for Environment,
Co-ordinator for Centre for Alternative Energy Options
Institute of science and technology
Jawaharlal nehru technological university,
Kukatpally, Hyderabad 500085, Telangana, India
E.mail: drvhimabindu@gmail.com
1.
2.

11. Interview for selected candidates is on 07-10-2015, 11AM at the office of Head, Centre for Environment,
Room 423, III floor, old IST, JNTUH (opposite State Bank of Hyderabad). Candidates have to appear before
the selection committee with all relevant documents/certificates in original and if selected, should join the
project immediately.
12. If any false information is provided by the candidates and is found guilty, necessary action will be taken and
the candidate has to refund all the payments made to him/her.

Principal Investigator

(Dr. V. Himabindu)
Date:

20-09-2015