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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for promotion of high quality science education and research in the country.

Institute invites applications from Indian nationals having excellent academic record and relevant work experience for the following positions purely on temporary and contractual basis under the funded projects.

Scientist ‘C’

Name of the project :  "Centre of Excellence in Epigenetics - (Phase-II)”

Funding Agency : Department of Biotechnology (DBT), New Delhi

Project code : 30816265

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Ph.D in Life Sciences from a recognized university / institute with a consistent first class academic record (above 60%) and relevant research experience as evidenced from thesis work carried out in a reputed scientific institution and/or publications.
Minimum 3 years of Post-Doctoral experience using human / mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells and / or mouse / rat brain as model systems.

Desirable
Hands on experience with neurobiology / molecular cell biology and associated techniques. Experience with transgenic and knockout animals would be preferred. The candidate should have published at least three first author articles in peer-reviewed journals in relevant fields.

Job Requirements
The incumbent is expected to oversee research projects of the Centre, especially involving ES cells and knockout mice and also work along with the team of researchers in the various scientific research projects at the Institute. The incumbent is also expected to develop independent projects along with the theme of the Centre.

Tenure of appointment
Initially for a period of one year, extendable for further period subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project.

Consolidated emoluments : Rs. 74,800/- per month

Age : Not more than 35 years as on closing date of advertisement

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Post-Doctoral Fellow (RA-III)

Name of the project :  "DBT Programme Support for Fetal Programming Research”

Funding Agency : Department of Biotechnology (DBT), New Delhi

Project code : 30814158

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Ph.D in Life Sciences from a recognized university / institute with a consistent first class academic record (above 60%) and relevant research experience as evidenced from thesis work carried out in a reputed scientific institution and/or publications. Ph.D Degree should be awarded no earlier than July 2014. Candidate should have minimum 3 years of Post¬Doctoral experience.

Desirable
Hands on experience in using animal models, advanced molecular biology techniques including quantitative RT- PCR, ChIP and NGS library preparation. Practical experience in immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy will be a useful qualification. Candidate should have published at least two first author articles in peer-reviewed journals in relevant fields.

Tenure of appointment
Initially for a period of one year which may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project.

Consolidated emoluments : Rs. 40,000/- + 30% HRA per month

Age : Not more than 34 years as on closing date of advertisement

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HOW TO APPLY:
> Interested candidates should send the application by email in the prescribed format available below this advertisement (convert into PDF Format) addressed to bio_app@iiserpune.ac.in on or before March 18, 2018. Please mention name of the Post and Project Code in the subject line.
> The list of the shortlisted candidates for selection process with details of date, time and venue will be put up on the Institute website below this advertisement and candidates will be informed by e-mail only.
> The print out of the application form sent by email signed and dated by the applicant along with recent passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience etc. will be collected at the time of selection process. Applicant must bring all the original certificates at the time of selection process for the purpose of verification, along with one set of photocopies.

General Information / details about the posts
1. The appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on termination of the project.
2. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment / absorption in Funding Agency or in IISER Pune.
3. The appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency particularly applicable to the said project.
4. The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions.
5. Relaxation in age, educational qualification and or experience may be considered in case of exceptionally meritorious applicants, with prior approval of the competent authority.
6. The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. Where number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, it may not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the Project Investigator may restrict the number of candidates to be called for the interview to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates, to mention all the qualifications and experience in the relevant field at the time of applying.
7. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.
8. Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.
9. Reservation as per Govt. of India norms will be followed.
10. No interim enquiries / correspondence / communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.
11. Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.

Last date of application : March 18, 2018

Advt. No. 09/2018/IISER-P/Rect/Proj/01.03.2018

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