NIMHANS Opportunity! BTech & MSc Biotech, Biochem, Genetics, Microbiology JRF/Project Recruitment

NIMHANS Hiring BTech & MSc Biotech, Biochem, Genetics, Microbiology JRF/Project Recruitment

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NEURO SCIENCES
Institute of National Importance, Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560 029

NIMH/PROJ/YANTRA/KKR/NOTI./2023-24 Date: 15.03.2024

NOTIFICATION

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for filling up the posts of “JRF/Project Associate-I (Life Science)” (1 post), Project Associate-I (Yoga) (1 post) and “Panchakarma Technician (2 posts)” on a contract basis for the Project entitled “Yoga and Ayurveda in Neuroscience Translational Research Accelerator (YANTRA), Program” under the AYUSH Centre of Excellence in AYUSH Research Scheme funded by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India – under the Department of Integrative Medicine, NIMHANS.

Name of the Post: JRF/Project Associate -I (Life Sciences)

No. of Posts: One

Essential Qualifications: Master’s degree in Biotechnology/Genetics/Biochemistry/ Microbiology/Neuroscience/B.Tech in Biotechnology from a recognized university with a good academic record.

Desirable Qualification: Minimum 1 year of research experience in genetic, epigenetic and biochemical studies involving DNA methylation, quantitative gene expression, metagenomics, ELISA, Flow Cytometry, etc. supported by relevant publications

Nature of work: The selected candidate will be responsible for fulfilling all requirements of the research project like sample recruitment, sample collection, processing blood samples for downstream analyses of DNA methylation, gene expression

and secretome, stool samples for metagenomic studies coordination with the concerned departments, analysis, periodic report writing and submission, and also should participate in all Institutional and Departmental activities.

Maximum age limit: Not exceeding 35 years

Emoluments:

(a) 31,000 INR + HRA (for candidates qualified in National eligibility tests/equivalent)
(b) 25,000 INR + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

Duration of the Post: 3 years Initial appointment will be made for a period of six months which will be extendable depending upon the performance of the candidate

Conditions:

1. The engagement will be purely on a contract basis and co-terminus with the project. Claim for continuance or regular appointment will NOT be entertained.
2. Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria must apply by mandatorily sending the following documents as a single pdf in the same order:
   a. Application letter (It should mention the Notification No., Name of the applied Post & Date)
   b. Checklist (Strictly in the attached Format-Annexure I)
   c. Resume (Strictly in the attached Format-Annexure II): mandatory to include e-mail ID, Contact Number, Postal Address & Two Referees)
   d. Copy of certificate of the Age Proof and caste certificates as applicable
   e. Copies of certificates of Essential Academic Qualification(s), Number of Attempts & Percentage / Grade of Marks
   f. Copies of certificates of Experience(s) (Work experience wherever applicable for “Essential qualification for eligibility” should be supported by a Letter of Recommendation from the supervisor of the department/section/project in which the candidate has work experience)
3. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Interview for the said post through ONLINE/OFFLINE. The eligibility of candidates in respect of age will be determined as on the date of notification.
4. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written cum skill test.
   • All the above documents should be mandatorily sent as a single pdf document by email to [email protected]. Applications not following the above format and not having the above-mentioned documents will not be considered.
   • The last date for receipt of applications along with the relevant documents is 14 days from the date of Notification published in the NIMHANS website. Applications received later will not be entertained.

Download the application format here

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