National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi is an Autonomous Research Institution under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) and is funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, to pursue research on various frontier areas of Plant Biology such as, climate resilient agriculture, plant health and immunity, nutrient use efficiency, biofortification and other emerging areas. The objective of the institute is to conduct high-quality research in the frontier areas of plant biology with the aim of having practical application in crop improvement. The institute provides a supportive environment for academic growth, fostering innovative thinking and collaborative research.
Post : Research Associate-I (One Position)
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary position of a Research Associate-I in the Gates foundation funded project entitled “Development of climate resilient chickpea and brassica by gene editing”, under the supervision of Dr. Prabhakaran Soundararajan, Scientist-III, NIPGR.
Emoluments : Rs. 58,000/- plus 27% HRA per month.
Eligibility : Candidates having PhD degree in Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics / Computational Biology/Plant Breeding / Life Sciences or related fields can apply. Further, persons should have experience in the following area with proven publication record.
Preference will be given to candidates with previous work experience in Brassica, Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, bioinformatics with track record of publications.
The Fellowship amount for the above position is at par with the similar fellowships by DBT/DST and the same shall be decided based on the relevant experience of the Candidate. The position is purely temporary and is co- terminus with the project. The initial appointment will be for one year, which can be extended/curtailed on the basis of assessment of the candidate's performance and discretion of the competent authority. NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Reservation of post shall be as per Government of India norms. The position may be terminated any time by giving a month notice by either side. The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for consideration against any regular position of NIPGR.
Eligible candidates should submit the application 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 file, consisting of application from cover letter, and all documents within 15 days from the issue of this advertisement in the given google form only. A web-link with date and time of online interview will be e-mailed to the shortlisted candidates. 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 : The application shall be accepted in the given Google form ONLY. Candidates applying with incomplete information will not be considered for the interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. For any clarification candidates may contact Scientist in-charge through e-mail only.
Dr. Prabhakaran Soundararajan
Scientist III
BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Aruna Asraf Ali Mrag,
P.O. Box No. 10531,
New Delhi - 110067
Email : prabhu@nipgr.ac.in
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