Mycologist

Aliases: Fungi Specialist

Industry/Sector(s): Life Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Mycologist is expected to perform include:

Conducting research on identification, structure, growth, dissemination and classification of fungi
Evolving methods to apply findings in fields of agriculture medicine and industry
Obtaining specimen of fungi and preparing cultures in selected media
Conducting microscopic observations of specimens under laboratory conditions to study their structure, growth and multiplication
Identifying and classifying the chosen specimen
Studying relationship between fungi and other plants and animals
Evolving the techniques of control of fungi by chemical and other methods
Extracting, analysing and testing the use of by-products of fungus activity
Evolving new strains of fungi for similar studies
Conducting experiments for medical and industrial application of the by-products
Specializing in and conducting research and development in fields of antibiotics, preservation of stores, etc.
Finding improved methods of propagating and growing edible fungi

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is necessary

Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁵

Preferably, M.Sc. in Zoology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Mycology and Plant Pathology

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Skilled at identification, structure, growth, dissemination and classification of fungi
Proficient in finding the techniques that can be brought in use to control fungi by chemicals
Skilled in obtaining specimen of fungi
Proficient in preparing cultures of fungi in the selected media
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Ability to work independently
Good communication skills
Analytical skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Banasthali University
www.banasthali.org/
Maitreyi College
maitreyi.ac.in/
Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi
www.zakirhusaindelhicollege.in/
D.A.V College
www.davcollegeabohar.com/

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://targetstudy.com/courses/msc-mycology-plant-pathology.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Junior Researchers → Mycologist → Senior Mycologist → Head of Research Department
The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with over 2 years of experience - Rs 28,000 to Rs 30,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Generally, 2 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Specialist microbes producers
Government and private research institutes
Commercial fungi breeding companies
Specialized fungi producers
Agricultural sciences recruitment boards

KEYWORDS

Mycologist
Fungi Specialist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2131.0700	Mycologist
ISCO 2008	2131	Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and Related Professionals
NIC 2008	72100	Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-2.pdf
3	http://maharashtra.20govt.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/05/Agharkar-Research-Institute-Notification-SRF-Posts.pdf
4	https://targetstudy.com/courses/msc-mycology-plant-pathology.html

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