Department of Biotechnology
The goal of the Ph.D. program in Biotechnology is to prepare Ph.D. candidates for work requiring advanced scientific acumen and analytical skills, as well as for a career in academic and industrial research & development.
Department of Biotechnology, ARKA JAIN University, Jharkhand is equipped with latest laboratory instruments. Computer lab with various analytical software, high speed internet facility and access to different journals for scholars is provided. The department has experienced faculty members who are available as Supervisors in different areas of Biotechnology like –
- Molecular Microbiology
- Plant Biotechnology
- Environmental biotechnology
- Genomics and Proteomics
- Phytochemistry
Objectives of Ph.D. in Biotechnology
A Ph.D. in Biotechnology is among the highest academic qualifications in this field. This program equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to conduct cutting-edge research in the realm of Biotechnology. Aspiring researchers in this program are expected to contribute their findings in the form of research papers to leading international journals and conferences relevant to their area of expertise. This program attracts students from diverse backgrounds, both nationally and internationally, all driven by the shared goal of advancing knowledge in Biotechnology.
Ph.D. candidates of Biotechnology embark on a journey that involves extensive research and the development of a comprehensive thesis. This process entails delving deeply into a specific research topic, encompassing idea formulation, rigorous scientific analysis, problem definition, literature review, experimentation, and data analysis. Typically, students select their research area with guidance from faculty during their initial year while completing relevant coursework. Subsequently, they progress through coursework, defend their thesis proposal, and ultimately defend their completed thesis. Successful completion of these requirements culminates in the attainment of a Ph.D. in Biotechnology, signifying expertise and significant contributions to the field.
After the Completion of the Degree
The job prospects for Ph.D. Biotechnology in India are based on multiple factors, one of them being a specialization. Ph.D. in Biotechnology includes subjects like Biological Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics and Analytical Techniques, among others.
Doctorate degree holders can get jobs in diversified sectors. Some of them are mentioned below –
- Colleges and Universities
- Agriculture Sector
- Medical Research Centers
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Education Departments
- Medical Firms
- Local Research Centers
- Researcher
- Professor
- Biochemist
- Microbiologist
- Biomedical Engineer
- Medical Scientist
