Recruitment for SRF in sequencing of SARS CoV2 genome at National Institute of Immunology

The National Institute of Immunology is committed to advanced research addressing the basic mechanisms involved in body's defence to identify modalities for manipulation of the immune system to provide protection against diseases and understand mechanisms that can be used to target disease processes for intervention. The institute’s research thrust areas under immunology and related disciplines cluster in four main themes, namely, infection and immunity, molecular design, gene regulation and reproduction and development, where cutting edge research in modern biology is being carried out.

Post : Senior Research Fellow

Name of the project & Duration of the Project : Covid-19 Testing & Genome Sequencing Facility funded by NII Core Grant
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc in Life Science / Chemical Science or M.Tech in Life Science with NET or equivalent degree as per DST guidelines with two years of research experience.

Emoluments : The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per following pay structure: Rs. 35,000/- per month plus 24% HRA (As per DST OM dated 30.01.2019).
Job description : The project entails sequencing of SARS-CoV2 genome using the Nanopore technology platform. The candidate must have hands-on experience in SARS-CoV2 genomic RNA isolation and RT-PCR in a BSL2+ or BSL3 facility. Candidates with experience in library preparation and sequencing of SARS-CoV2 genome will be preferred.

Name of the In-charge : Dr. Aneeshkumar A G, Staff Scientist-V

General Terms & Conditions
1. The candidates selected for the above posts will be on contract for a period of one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time.
2. No hostel/ housing facility will be provided.
3. Applicants may clearly mention the category they belong to i.e. SC/ST/OBC/PH and attach documentary proof of the same.
4. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, if called for.
5. Apart from sending application in the prescribed format given below, candidates should send complete Curriculum Vitae along with the names of three referees. Curriculum Vitae should contain details of the experimental expertise and list of publications. 6. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply directly, STRICTLY IN THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT GIVEN BELOW, through E-mail, to the Investigator of the project, clearly indicating the name of the project along with their complete C.V., E-mail-ID, fax numbers, telephone numbers. Only Short listed candidates will be called for interview and they required to submit attested copies of all their certificates and a Demand Draft of Rs 100/- drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank payable at Delhi/New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII (SC/ST/PH and Women candidates are exempted from payment of fees) subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview.

Name of the Project Investigator and Email ID : Dr. Aneeshkumar A. G. Staff Scientist-V aneesh@nii.ac.in