47 posts for Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology candidates at NBRI

CSIR- National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow is a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). This institute undertakes basic and applied research in important areas of plant sciences.

Eligible & interested candidates are invited for walk-in interview for the purely temporary position in the following areas under the CSIR-NBRI in-house ULIP project entitled as “Conservation and utilization of Botanical wealth of India (NBRI-BOT)” (MLP002628)

Area-I : Plant Ecology & Environmental Technologies
(A) Plant Ecology & Climate Change
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 03 posts
Essential Qualification : Masters / Integrated Masters in Botany/Environmental Science/Agriculture Sciences (Floriculture and Landscaping/Horticulture/Plant Physiology) from a recognized University. -
Age : 35 years
Stipend : 31,000 + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like their DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions.

(B) Environmental Technologies
Project Associate-I(PAT-I) - 02 posts
Essential Qualification : M.Sc./ Integrated Masters in Botany / Environmental Sciences/Biochemistry /Microbiology/Chemistry/Biotechnology from a recognized University.-
Age : 35 years
Stipend : 31,000 + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC /ICAR / ICMR NET incl.lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like their DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions

(C) Microbial Technologies
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 04 posts
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. / Integrated Masters in Botany/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/Biotechnology/ Chemistry/Agronomy/ Horticulture/Environmental Sciences from a recognized University. -
Age : 35 years
Stipend : 31,000 + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like their DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions.

Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 01 post
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry / Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry from a recognized University. Two years’ experience in handling and running of sophisticated instruments like HPLC, GLC, HPTLC, TD-NMR etc.
Desirable Qualification : Having knowledge of requirement of ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 and ISO 17034:2016.
Age : 35 Years
Stipend : (a) 31,000 + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like their DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions. (b) 25,000 + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

Area- II : Plant Diversity, Systematics and Herbarium
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 08 posts
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany/Environmental Science/ Plant Science/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology from a recognized University
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Collection and Identification of algae, lichens, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms, extraction and analysing DNA from plants; distribution analysis using GIS tools.
Age : 35 years
Stipend : (a) 31,000 + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like their DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions.
(b) 25,000 + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

Area- III : Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 14 posts
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology /Biochemistry/Bioinformatics/ Life Sciences /Computer Science or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technology in Computer Science from a recognized University or equivalent. Desirable Qualification : Experience in molecular biology/tissue culture/ bioinformatics.
Age : 35 years
Stipend : (a) 31,000 + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like their DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions.
(b) 25,000 + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

Area- IV : Botanical Garden, Plants Conservation and Agrotechnologies
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 04 posts
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany/Life Sciences / Chemistry/ Biochemistry/M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agronomy/ Soil Science from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : Working experience in agronomic management, field experiments, soil plant analysis, extension activities and plant data collection.
Age : 35 years
Stipend : Rs. 25,000/- + HRA

Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 01 post
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany/Plant Science from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in plant exploration, taxonomy, threatened plant conservation, knowledge of plant identification, seed viability testing and germination protocols, computational skills.
Age : 35 years
Stipend : Rs. 25,000/- + HRA

Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 01 post
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Ag. (Horticulture)/ Horticulture/Floriculture and Landscaping. from a recognized University. Desirable Qualification : Experience and knowledge in Floriculture crops, plant breeding techniques, plant morphology, computational skills.
Age : 35 years
Stipend : Rs. 25,000/- + HRA

Area- V : Plant Genetic Resource and Improvement
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 01 post
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany/ Biotechnology/Agriculture/ Molecular Biology/Plant Science from a recognized University
Desirable Qualification : Hands-on experience in plant tissue culture, plant transformation or plant breeding techniques and big data management.
Age : 35 years
Stipend : (a) 31,000 + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like their DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions.
(b) 25,000 + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 01 post
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany /Plant Science/Genetics/Genetics & Plant Breeding /Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Plant Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics OR M.Sc. (Ag.) in Genetics & Plant Breeding/Plant Breeding/Biotechnology/ Plant Biotechnology/Agriculture Biotechnology from a recognized University
Desirable Qualification : Research experience in
• Molecular markers development and its applications in breeding of field crops.
• Basic knowledge of bioinformatics and data analysis.
Age : 35 years
Stipend : (a) 31,000 + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like their DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions.
(b) 25,000 + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 01 post
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany /Genetics/Plant Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/ Biochemistry OR M.Sc. (Ag.) in Genetics & Plant Breeding/Molecular Biology & Biotechnology/Horticulture/ Plant Physiology from a recognized University. Desirable Qualification : Working experience/specialization in Plant Breeding, morphological & molecular characterization of germplasm resources, improvement of ornamentals, plant cytogenetics, Biostatistics.
Age : 35 years
Stipend : (a) 31,000 + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like their DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions. (b) 25,000 + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 01 post
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Genetics and Plant breeding/Agriculture Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Biotechnology/ Plant Biotechnology/Botany from a recognized University /Institute
Desirable Qualification : Demonstrated experience in.
• Statistical analysis using Mixed linear model for phenotype data analysis in lme4 OR ASREML
• Experience in QTL analysis, advanced GWAS models, Haplotype analysis, Population structure studies and Real time PCR or VIGS
Age : 35 years
Stipend : (a) 31,000 + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like their DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions.
(b) 25,000 + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

Area- VI : Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Product Development

Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 05 posts
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany/Chemistry/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ M. Pharma / from a recognized University
Desirable Qualification : Working experience in isolation and characterization of phytomolecules, handling of analytical equipment, experimental animals, cell lines, performance of bioassays, bioactivities, efficacy, biosafety studies and development of herbal products.
Age : 35 years
Stipend : (a) 31,000 + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like their DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions.
(b) 25,000 + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.

Terms & Conditions
HRA will be admissible as per sanction of the projects.
• The Application form will be provided at the venue on the date of walk-in interview. However, candidates may download the application form in advance from the website www.nbri.res.in. At the time of interview candidates should bring one latest photograph, original documents along with self-attested copy of certificates of examinations passed (starting from matriculation), certificate indicating date of birth and experience certificate, etc. Tentative mark sheets/certificates and 'result awaited' will not be considered. All eligible candidates are requested to be present at the venue on the said date one hour before the scheduled time for necessary documents verification etc.
• Mode of Selection: Through Interview. However, if large number of candidates turn up, a Screening test comprising of multiple-choice objective questions may be held for short listing the candidates for interview. The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Committee and, based on the performance in the interview; a panel of recommended candidates will be formed. The panel shall be utilized as and when the requirement arises in the projects in the relevant field/area. Candidates have the option to interact in Hindi/English before the committee. In case of turning up of large number. of candidates, interview may continue for next day.
• The appointment of the selected candidates in the CSIR/externally funded project will be co- terminus with the project subject to his/her satisfactory progress, receipt of the funds from CSIR and other extant rules/ conditions/instructions issued by CSIR/GoI/Other Authorities from time to time. The total tenure of the project staff in projects in CSIR should not exceed 06 years. However, the project personnel shall be allowed to continue beyond 6 years only in case of contract/consultancy/sponsored projects funded by PSUs, Industries, Start-ups and Individual entrepreneurs, that are of 12 months or less duration. In such an event, the total period of engagement of any project personnel under one project and/or combination of different projects, either in the same laboratory and/or different laboratories of CSIR, cumulatively taken together shall not exceed 07 years.
• In case of Universities/Institutes awarding CGPA/SGPA/OGPA Grades etc., candidates are requested to convert the same into percentage based on the formula as per their University/Institute.
• The relaxation in the age limit for the candidates belonging to the category of SC/ST/PwBD/ Women and the category of OBC shall be 05 years and 03 years respectively.
• The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications prescribed for that grade.
• In case of large number of candidates turn up for the interview, there is a possibility that interviews may continue till late in the evening or the next day also. Therefore, candidates are requested to make their travel plans accordingly.
• Number of position(s) may vary at the time of selection.
• Director, CSIR-NBRI reserves the right to cancel/modify the vacancy/recruitment/ selection process, if the need arises, without issuing any further notice or assigning any reason thereof.
• Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence political or otherwise will be treated as disqualification for the post.
• In case, it is detected at any point of time in future, even after engagement, that the candidate was not eligible, engagement of the candidate shall be liable to termination forthwith as per this clause.
• To avoid any inconvenience, only those candidates who strictly fulfill the eligibility criteria and possess the degree/mark sheet in the aforesaid subjects should turn up for walk in interview

NO INTERIM QUERIES WILL BE ENTERTAINED.
NO TA/DA WILL BE ADMISSIBLE.
• If any discrepancy is found between the English and Hindi versions of this advertisement, the English version shall prevail.