Opportunity for MPharm, MSc or PhD in DBT-Indo-Canada project at NIPGR

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary position of one Research Associate-I in the DBT-Indo-Canada project entitled “Understanding and exploiting the role of eukaryotic energy sensor TOR Kinase in enhancing thermotolerance and drought resistance in model and crop plants”, under the supervision of Dr. Ashverya Laxmi, Scientist, NIPGR. The details of position are as under

Post : Research Associate-I (one post)

Emoluments : Rs. 58000/- plus 27% HRA per month, as sanctioned in the project

Qualification : Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the DST Office Memorandum number DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated June 26, 2023, with Ph.D. degree (awarded) in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Plant Molecular Biology or having 3 years of research experience after MV.Sc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with good academic record (throughout 1st class) and research experience in plant molecular biology field with at least one research publications in peer-reviewed SCI journals are eligible to apply.

Desirable Qualifications : The research experience in the field of understanding temperature stress response in Arabidopsis is highly desirable.

Job Requirements : To conduct experiments, analyze results, and write manuscripts The above position is completely temporarily and co-terminus with the project. The fellowship/emolument amount for the above position is as sanctioned in the project and as per DBT/DST norms. The initial appointment will be for one year or till the tenability of the project whichever is earlier, and tenure of the post can be curtailed based on the assessment of the candidate's performance and the discretion of the Competent Authority. NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending on the qualification and experience of the candidate. Reservation of posts shall be as per Govt. of India norms. The appointment may be terminated at any time by giving one month notice by either side. The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for consideration against any regular position of NIPGR.

Candidates need to apply by filling up the necessary information in the given format and upload scanned copies of all the certificates/marksheets (from Xth standard onwards) of educational qualifications and experience in single PDF with the application and sent to E-mail: alaxmiapplication@gmail.com within 15 days from the date of advertisement. Candidates applying with incomplete information will not be considered for the interview. Only Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. A web interview will be conducted. A link with the date and time of the online interview will be emailed to the shortlisted candidates only. The candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed. Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to the disqualification of the candidate(s).

Note : ONLY soft copy of the application in the given format along with all certificates in a single PDF will be accepted. Incomplete application and those in the wrong format will be summarily rejected. For any clarification candidates may contact the Scientist in charge through email only. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Dr. Ashverya Laxmi
Scientist
BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi – 110 067
E-mail : alaxmiapplication@gmail.com