IIT Madras Project Associate in Bioinformatics – Rs. 60,000 pm Salary

IIT Madras Project Associate in Bioinformatics – Rs. 60,000 pm Salary

IIT Madras Project Associate in Bioinformatics – Rs. 60,000 pm Salary. Interested and eligible applicants can check out all of the details on the same below:

OFFICE OF INDUSTRIAL CONSULTANCY AND SPONSORED RESEARCH
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS
CHENNAI – 600 036
Advertisement No.: ICSR/PR/Advt.136/2024
Dated: 19/09/2024

Applications are invited for the temporary post of Project Associate, Department of Biotechnology, IIT Madras.

Co-ordinator: Prof. S. Mahalingam, Department of Biotechnology, IIT Madras.

Duration: Initially for one year, later extendable based on performance.

Number of Vacancies: 2

Job Description:

• Analysing large NGS datasets (Homo sapiens – WGS, Exome, and RNA seq data) – assembly, variant calling, secondary analysis, and up to literature writing.
• Profound experience in analyzing data generated on Illumina’s platforms.
• Profound experience in working on the Linux platform.
• Proficiency with standard bioinformatics and statistics tools, resources, and packages.
• Proficiency and programming/scripting experience.

Additional Details:

• Job Location: Chennai (IIT Madras)
• Functional Area: Technical (Bioinformatics)
• Desired Candidate Profile:
  Application in the form of Biodata/Resume should be sent by e-mail to nctb.iitm at gmail.com
• Job Type: Full-time

The last date for submission of the online application is 15.10.2024.

General Instructions to the candidates

1. All the positions are on a purely contract basis.
2. The completion of the period of the contract will not confer any right for further extension, regularization, or permanency at the Institute.
3. Candidates should apply online only through the website https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/recruitment/ – (Please check the advertisement number Advt. 136/2024 displayed and submit the application for the relevant position).
4. Separate applications must be filled for each post.
5. The system will accept a single application only with the registered login ID (email) for an advertisement. Hence, the candidate is requested to select multiple positions (in case the candidate wishes to apply for more than one position) before submitting the application.
6. The application cannot be edited or reverted once it is submitted.
7. Candidates should not attempt to apply twice for the same post. If multiple applications are received from a candidate for the same post, the candidature will be liable to be rejected.
8. Candidates should follow the prescribed procedure for the submission of the online application.
9. Candidates are advised to fill in their correct and active e-mail addresses in the online application, as all correspondence will be made by the Institute through e-mail only.
10. The candidates applying for any post should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions for the post. Their admission to any stage of the selection process will be purely provisional, subject to confirmation that they satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions. The mere issue of a registration certificate or call letter to the candidate will not imply that the candidature has been found eligible.
11. After successful online submission of the application, a printout of the application form must be obtained and submitted when called for a test. It will be required at the time of document verification/test/interview. A hard copy of the application is NOT to be sent to the Institute.
12. Candidates must be citizens of India. Persons who have migrated from Pakistan with the intention of permanently settling in India or subjects of Nepal are also eligible, but in their case, a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India will be necessary for appointment. Such candidates should apply to the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs for the necessary certificate and furnish satisfactory proof of having so applied.
13. The prescribed qualifications are minimum, and unless specified, they are required for consideration for the post, even if a higher qualification has been acquired. The mere fact that a candidate possesses the same will not entitle them to be called for an interview.
14. Relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree will only be taken into consideration. Minimum requirements of qualifications and/or experience can be relaxed concerning exceptionally outstanding candidates.
15. The experience required is relaxable at the discretion of the Institute in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe if, at any stage of selection, the competent authority is of the opinion that a sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancy reserved for them.
16. The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for written/skill test/interview to a reasonable limit based on qualifications, level, and relevance of experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement, and other academic achievements. The Institute also reserves the right to reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason.
17. Calling a candidate for a test/interview merely indicates that it is felt that the candidate with others may be suitable for the post and conveys no assurance whatsoever that they will be recommended or selected or their conditions specified in the application will be accepted.
18. Candidates will be shortlisted for a test/interview based on the information provided by them in their online applications. They must ensure that such information is true. If at any subsequent stage or at the time of the test/interview any information given by them or any claim made by them in their online applications is found to be false, their candidature will be liable to be rejected.
19. The Institute shall verify the antecedents or documents submitted by a candidate at any time during the time of appointment or during the tenure of service. In case it is detected that the documents submitted by the candidates are fake, or the candidate has clandestine antecedents/background and has suppressed the said information, then their services shall be liable to be terminated.
20. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the selection process, which may be detected at any stage, even after the issue of an appointment letter, the Institute reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or cancel any communication made to the candidates.
21. Applicants working on any project at IIT Madras must apply through the proper channel. Otherwise, they will be required to produce a No-Objection Certificate at the time of document verification/test/interview. Candidates without NOC will not be permitted to appear for the test/interview.
22. Candidates may send testimonials from persons intimately acquainted with their work and character. If the applicant is in employment, the candidate should submit testimonials from the most recent employer or immediate superior as a referee.
23. The Institute has the right to decide the mode of screening and testing the applicant for shortlisting and selection.
24. The Institute reserves the right not to fill any advertised position without assigning any reason.
25. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
26. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding the conduct and result of the test/interview and reasons for not being called for the interview. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
27. The crucial date for determining the eligibility criteria for all candidates in every respect shall be the prescribed closing date for the submission of the online application.
28. The Institute strives to have a workforce that reflects gender balance, and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
29. Any corrigendum/clarifications on this advertisement, if necessary, shall be uploaded on the website, and no separate communication will be sent for this purpose.
30. If there is any issue with submitting the application, please send an E-mail to [email protected] / [email protected]. Contact: 044-2257 9796 on all working days from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Monday to Friday – except National Holidays). (Please note, only technical issues will be accepted – no interim correspondence concerning the selection process will be considered).
31. Instructions to apply online: Eligible applicants would require to register and apply online through https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/recruitment/ and submit the application.

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