Applications are invited for Research Associate at BARC

Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha conceived the Nuclear Program in India. Dr Bhabha established the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) for carrying out nuclear science research in 1945. To intensify the effort to exploit nuclear energy for the benefit of the nation, Dr Bhabha established the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET) in January 1954 for multidisciplinary research program essential for the ambitious nuclear program of India. After the sad demise of Bhabha in 1966, AEET was renamed Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

Applications are invited for 01 positions of Research Associate (RA) Fellowship to work on the following R&D projects in Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai.

Post : Research Associate

Research Project : Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology of Model Organisms and Human Population

Qualification : Ph.D in Biochemistry / Structural Biology / Biophysics.
"Desirable research experience: Structural Biology/Biochemistry of insecticidal proteins"

Field : Biochemistry/Structural Biology/Biophysics

Nature of work : Research work in Structural Biology/Biochemistry/Biophysics

Duration of project : up to 31/3/2020

Amount of Fellowship:
(i) RA-1 : Rs 36,000/- p.m. plus Contingency Grant of Rs 32,000/- per annum plus 30% HRA [wherever hostel accommodation is not available].
(ii) RA-2 : Rs 38,000/- p.m. plus Contingency Grant of Rs 32,000/- per annum plus 30% HRA [wherever hostel accommodation is not available].
(iii) RA-3 : Rs 40,000/- p.m. plus Contingency Grant of Rs 32,000/- per annum plus 30% HRA [wherever hostel accommodation is not available].

Interested candidates may apply as per the proforma with complete bio-data, one set of photocopies of mark-sheets, degree certificates (from SSC to M.Sc./M.Tech./Ph.D.), other academic credentials and work experience. RAs will be postdoctoral fellows of BARC under HBNI. The Fellows recruited will have opportunity to carry out research under plan projects/other research projects of BARC under the guidance of senior scientists.

Notes:
The candidates joining RA with a provisional Ph.D. Certificate, will be paid Rs 32,000/- per month called Bridging fellowship, till they get final degree. The post Doctoral Fellows/RAs may be fixed at one of the 3 fellowship as indicated above depending on qualifications and experience. The level at which a fellow will be placed will be decided by the interview committee at the level of the Unit, based on the following;
i) Quality of Ph.D. thesis;
ii) Post-Ph.D. research experience as evidenced from the quality of the publications and/or products/processes designed and developed and
iii) Performance in the Selection interview.

The last date of receiving application is 18th June, 2018.