Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary positions in the following projects (i) Two Senior Research Fellowin the DBT project entitled ‘Characterization of ubiquitin/26S proteasome pathway-related genes by VIGS in tomato during ToLCNDVinfection’, (ii) One Senior Research Fellows in the DBT project entitled ‘Introgression of Begomovirus resistance genes in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) using MAS and genomics approach’, and (iii) One Research Associate in the DST-SERB project entitled “Identification and characterization of novel genes and alleles contributing for resistant starch traits in foxtail millet”, under the supervision of Dr. Manoj Prasad, Scientist, NIPGR.
Position 1
Job Title : Senior Research Fellow (Three posts): Emoluments as per DST/DBT norms & as sanctioned in the project.
Eligiblity : Candidates having M.Sc./M.Tech degree (with minimum 60% marks) in any subject of Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Plant Molecular Biology or any other related field with at least two years research experience (supported by atleast one publication in peer-reviewd international journal with JCR impact factor) are eligible to apply. Candidate having experience in the area of advanced molecular biology and/or plant virology will be given preference.
Position 2
Job Title : Research Associate (one post): Emoluments as per DST/DBT norms & as sanctioned in the project
.Eligiblity : Candidates having Ph.D. degree (awarded) in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology or any other related field are eligible to apply. The candidate should have a good academic record and research experience. At least 5 publications in peer-reviewed international journals with JCR impact factor are desirable. Candidate having research experience of working in genomics-assisted breeding will be given preference.
The above positions are completely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project. The initial appointment will be for one year or till the tenability of the project whichever is earlier, which can be curtailed/extended on the basis of assessment of the candidate’s performance and discretion of the Competent Authority. NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above posts depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidates. Reservation of posts shall be as per Govt. of India norms.
How to Apply :
Eligible candidates may apply by sending hard copy of the duly filled application in the given format with a cover letter. The attested copies of the mark-sheets, certificates, and proof of research experience/publications should be attached. The applications should reach the address given below within 30 days from the date of the advertisement. The envelope should be super-scribed as “Application for the Post of “Research Associate/Senior Research Fellow”, under the supervision of Dr. Manoj Prasad.
Note : ONLY hard copy of the application in the given format will be accepted. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
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Dr. Manoj Prasad
Staff Scientist – VI
National Institute of Plant Genome Research
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box NO. 10531,
New Delhi – 110067
Last date to Apply : January 11, 2017
