Call for Research Associate Position at NIPGR - Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Biotechnology apply

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary position of One Research Associate-II (RA-II) in the Gates foundation funded project entitled “Development of climate resilient brassica by gene editing”, under the supervision of Dr. Subhra Chakraborty, Distinguished Scientist, NIPGR.

Post : Research Associate- II (One Post)

Emoluments : Rs. 61,000/- plus 27% HRA per month as per norms and as sanctioned in the project.

Qualification : Doctoral degree in Molecular Biology / Biochemistry / Plant Science / Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics or equivalent from a recognized university or equivalent and fulfilling the guidelines as per DST-OM number: DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26/06/2023 are eligible to apply.

Desirable Qualifications : Candidates having research experience in the area of Molecular Biology, Gene Function analysis, Mass Spectrometry based Proteomics, Metabolomics, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), Computational Analysis of Multiomics Data and Crop Genetic Improvement and gene-editing, with at least one first author publication will be preferred

The above position is completely temporary 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 a period of one year, which can be extended or curtailed on the basis of 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. NIPGR reserves the right to relax any of the qualification(s) in case the candidate is found suitable/well qualified by the Selection Committee. 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

Eligible candidates may apply by sending soft copy through e-mail in the given format with a cover letter showing interest along-with self-attested soft copies of the mark-sheets, certificates (from Class X onwards) and proof of research experience/publications. A single PDF, consisting of application form cover letter and all documents, must be sent to sclab105@gmail.com within 21 days from the date of advertisement. Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to disqualification of the candidate(s). A web-link with date and time of online interview will be emailed to the shortlisted candidates only. The candidates must ascertain eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed.

Note : ONLY soft copy of the application in the given format along with all certificates in a single PDF will be accepted. For any clarification candidates may contact Project Investigator through e-mail only.

Dr. Subhra Chakraborty
Distinguished Scientist,
BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research,
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi – 110067.
Email : sclab105@gmail.com