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Applications are invited for Research Associate, Project Assistant / Project Fellow at IISER

 

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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for promotion of high quality science education and research in the country.

Institute invites applications from Indian nationals having excellent academic record and relevant work experience for the following positions purely on temporary and cAontractual basis under the funded projects:

Research Associate
Name of the Project “Internal state-dependent modulation of decision-making: CART neuropeptide in coordinating energy levels with risk-taking behavior at the amygdala”
Project Code : 30117314
Funding Agency : Department of Science and Technology
Minimum prescribed Educational qualification & Experience
Ph.D in any branch of Life Sciences or equivalent. Candidates, who have submitted their thesis but have not yet received their degrees, may also apply. Candidate must have at least one peer reviewed international publication from his / her Ph.D.
Experience:
1.Rodent handling and rodent behavior
2.Basics of rodent neuroanatomy.
3.Bright field and fluorescence microscopy and morphometric analysis. 4.Basics of statistical procedures.

 

Preference : Experience in stereotaxic surgery on rat / mouse brain.
Consolidated emoluments : Rs. 28,000/- + 30% HRA per month OR Rs.36,000/- + 30% HRA per month based on qualification.
Tenure of the appointment : Initially for one year, extendable for further period subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project
Age: Not more than 35 years as on the closing date of Advertisement. Age relaxation may be considered for meritorious candidates with demonstrated experience (as evidenced by publication/s) in specialized techniques like stereotaxic surgery and behavior.

Project Assistant / Project Fellow
Name of the Project “Internal state-dependent modulation of decision-making: CART neuropeptide in coordinating energy levels with risk-taking behavior at the amygdala”
Project Code : 30117314
Funding Agency : Department of Science and Technology
Minimum prescribed Educational qualification & Experience
M.Sc. in Life Sciences or equivalent degree with minimum 60%marks / equivalent grade.

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Preference : Knowledge of neuroanatomy and experience in rodents handling
Consolidated emoluments : Starting from Rs. 16,000 + 30% HRA per month OR Rs. 25,000/- + 30% HRA per month based on valid CSIR NET / GATE or equivalent with valid scorecard.
Tenure of the appointment : Initially for one year, extendable for further period subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project.
Age: Not more than 28 years as on the closing date of Advertisement. Age relaxation may be considered for meritorious candidates with demonstrated work in specialized techniques like stereotaxic surgery.

Project Fellow
Name of the Project “Formin-2 function in neural circuit development and organisation of behaviour ”
Project Code : 30517312
Funding Agency : Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Minimum prescribed Educational qualification & Experience
M.Sc. in Life Sciences or equivalent degree with minimum 60% marks / equivalent grade with valid CSIR NET / GATE or equivalent valid scorecard.
Preference : Knowledge of neuroanatomy and experience in animal behaviour related experimentation
Consolidated emoluments : Starting from Rs. 25,000/- + 30% HRA per month.
Tenure of the appointment : Initially for one year, extendable for further period subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project.
Age: Not more than 28 years as on the closing date of Advertisement. Age relaxation may be considered for meritorious candidates with demonstrated experience in relevant specialized techniques.

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HOW TO APPLY:
Please mention name of the Post and Project Code in the subject line.
1) List of shortlisted candidates for selection process with details of date, time, venue will be put up on the institute website below this advertisement and candidates will be informed by e-mail only.
2) The print out of the application form sent by email signed and dated by the applicant along with recent passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience etc. will be collected at the time of selection process. Applicant must bring all the original certificates at the time of selection process for the purpose of verification, along with one set of photocopies.

General Information / details about the posts
1. Appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on termination of the project.
2. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment / absorption in Funding Agency or in IISER Pune.
3. Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency particularly applicable to the said project
4. The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions.
5. The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. Where number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, it may not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the Project Investigator may restrict the number of candidates to be called for the interview to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates, to mention all the qualifications and experience in the relevant field at the time of applying.
6. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.
7. Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.
8. Reservation as per Govt. of India norms will be followed.
9. No interim enquiries / correspondence / communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.
10.Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.

Last Date of Application : 24 August, 2017

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