Apply Now: Project Scientist Job at ICAR-NBPGR in Genomics & Wheat Research

ICAR-NBPGR Project Scientist Job – Wheat Genomics Research

ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) is inviting applications for the post of Project Scientist-I under a DBT-funded wheat genomics project. This role is based in New Delhi and offers a competitive salary along with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge trait discovery using genomics approaches. If you hold a PhD or a master’s in life sciences or bioinformatics and have experience with NGS, SNP genotyping, and transcriptomics, this is your chance to contribute to climate-resilient crop improvement research.

Applications are invited for post of Project Scientist-I and Scientific

Administrative assistant at ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi as mentioned below.

The eligible candidates are requested to send their application along with scanned copy of the original documents in a single pdf file through email to [email protected] and [email protected] latest by June 27, 2025. After screening the applications, only the shortlisted candidates will be intimated by e-mail for walk-in/ virtual mode of interview. Original documents of the candidates appearing for interview in-person will be verified on the interview date and for the candidates appearing online interview will be verified later.

Name of the Project:

DBT funded Network project on wheat entitled “Germplasm Characterization and Trait Discovery in Wheat using Genomics Approaches and its Integration for Improving Climate Resilience, Productivity and Nutritional quality”

Date of Project Termination:

Name of the Post and Number: Project Scientist-I

Sub Project: Sub Project 1, Component – 1: Germplasm genomics for trait discovery. (1012152)

Emoluments: Rs. 56000+27% HRA
Increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience subject to performance review.

Qualification

(i) Essential Qualification

Master’s degree in engineering or technology or Doctoral degree in Life science/ Plant Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Bioinformatics or any other related field from a recognized university or equivalent.

Desirable Qualification

Knowledge of Statistical and Computational Genomics/ Bioinformatics, experience in analyzing high throughput SNP genotyping data, NGS data, resequencing and transcriptomics data.

General Terms and Conditions for the Advertisement

• Candidates are requested to ensure their eligibility like age, qualification etc. before appearing for the interview
• Candidates having essential qualification will only be considered for interview.
• No TA/DA and official accommodation will be provided for appearing in the interview.
• The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The selected candidate has no right to claim for regularization or absorption whatsoever in ICAR/NBPGR
• The decision of Director of the institute will be final and binding in all aspects.
• The Director reserves the right to terminate the contract of job as mentioned above, even before the completion of the project for which no appeal thereof shall be entertained.
• Candidates are required to send scanned pdf copy of all the relevant certificates/ mark sheets etc., with an application with full bio-data affixing a passport size photograph on the top. The originals will be verified at the time of joining.
• If any information of the candidate is found to be incorrect or concealing any facts, his/her candidature to the interview/ selection to the post is liable to be cancelled at any stage.
• Emoluments may be paid as per satisfaction of the work by the PI and fund availability by the funding agency.
• In case of any disputes, it will be resolved in the jurisdiction of New Delhi only.

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