THSTI hiring for Research Scientist, Technical Support - Life sciences apply

BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) is an Institute of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. The institute is an integral part of the interdisciplinary NCR Biotech Science Cluster located at Faridabad, with the mission to conduct innovative translational research and to develop research collaborations across disciplines and professions to translate concepts into products to improve human health.

This recruitment is to fill up the vacancies of BRIC-THSTI under the following projects

Project Technical Support-III (One post)
Project : Improving maternal and neonatal outcomes using imaging data science
PI : Dr. Nitya Wadhwa
Monthly consolidated emoluments : Rs. 28,000/- plus HRA
Age Limit : 35 years
Place of posting : Fernandez Hospital Educational and Research Foundation, Hyderabad
Essential & Desirable qualifications & Experience : Graduation in Nursing/ Radiology/ Medical Imaging/ Radiology Techniques/ Imaging Technology/ Clinical Research/ Nutrition/ Physiotherapy/ Applied Sciences, or any other relevant life science discipline from a recognized university, with three (3) years of experience in the relevant field. OR Post-Graduation in Nursing/ Radiology/ Medical Imaging/ Radiology Techniques/ Imaging Technology/ Clinical Research/ Nutrition/ Physiotherapy/ Applied Sciences, or any other relevant life science discipline from a recognized university.

Job description / Skills required :
• Assisting investigators in the day- to-day conduct of the study across the designated site.
• Documenting ultrasonography (USG) procedures as per study guidelines.
• Ensuring accurate and timely collection of USG data in compliance with study protocol.
• Coordinating with the Data Manager for secure storage and transfer of imaging and clinical data.
• Maintaining participant confidentiality and adhering to Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Project Research Scientist-II (Two posts)
Project : BRAIN-TB: Bacterial Regulators that Aid TB infection in CNS-Targeted deletion and CRISPRi approaches
PI : Drs. Ramandeep Singh and Nisheeth Agarwal
Monthly consolidated emoluments : Rs. 67,000/- plus HRA
Age Limit : 40 years
Essential & Desirable qualifications & Experience : Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degree, in Life Sciences from a recognized university with three (3) years’ of post-qualification experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, animal handling and immunology and at least one (1) research article in a peer- reviewed PubMed-indexed Journal supporting the working experience. OR Ph.D. in Life Sciences from a recognized university with at least one (1) research article in a peer-reviewed PubMed-indexed Journal and experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, animal handling and immunology as supported by the research publication(s). Desirable: Prior experience of working with mycobacterium in the BSL-3 facility.

Job description / Skills required :
• Preparation of recombinant plasmids.
• Preparation and culturing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains.
• Setting up biochemical, immunological and cell-based assays.
• Infection of cell lines and/or animals with M. tuberculosis for virulence studies in the BSL3 laboratory.

Project Research Scientist-I (Two posts)
Project : BRAIN-TB: Bacterial Regulators that Aid TB infection in CNS-Targeted deletion and CRISPRi approaches
PI : Drs. Ramandeep Singh and Nisheeth Agarwal
Monthly consolidated emoluments : Rs. 56,000/- plus HRA
Age Limit : 35 years
Essential & Desirable qualifications & Experience : Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degree, in Life Sciences from a recognized university and experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, animal handling and immunology as supported by the research publication(s)/project thesis. Desirable: Prior experience of working with mycobacterium in the BSL-3 facility.

Job description / Skills required :
• Preparation of recombinant plasmids.
• Preparation and culturing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains in the BSL3 laboratory.
• Setting up biochemical, immunological and cell based assays.

General Terms & Conditions
a) These are the short-term positions, and extension will be granted subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbents and tenure of the project for which they are selected. Those appointed to these positions will not have any claim for regularization of their employment.
b) All educational, professional and technical qualifications should be from a recognized Board/University.
c) The experience requirement specified above shall be the experience acquired after obtaining the minimum educational qualifications specified for the post. The candidates are required to satisfy themselves, before applying /appearing for the selection process, that they possess the minimum eligibility criteria as laid down in the recruitment advertisement. No query will be entertained with regard to the eligibility criteria.
d) Closing date of online application will be the CRUCIAL DATE for determining eligibility with regard to age, essential qualification, experience etc.
e) The age limit, qualification, experience and other requirements may be relaxed at the discretion of the competent authority, in case of candidates who are otherwise suitable.
f) Age and other relaxations for direct recruits and departmental candidates: 1. By five years for candidates belonging to SC/ST communities. 2. By three years for candidates belonging to OBC communities. 3. For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) falling under the following categories : (i) UR - ten years, ii) OBC - 13 years (iii) SC/ST - 15 4. Age is relaxable for Central Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government, from time-to-time. 5. Institute employees will get the age relaxation to the extent of the service rendered by them as on closing date of advertisement. 6. For Ex-servicemen upto the extent of service rendered in defence forces (Army, Navy & Air force) plus 3 years provided they have put in a minimum of 6 months attested service.
g) All results/notifications will only be published on our website. Therefore, the candidates should essentially visit THSTI website, regularly.
h) All communications will only be made through email.
i) In case a large number of applications are received, screening will be done to limit the number of candidates to those possessing higher/relevant qualification and experience.
j) The no. of vacancy indicated above may change subjected to the actual requirement at the time of Written test/skill test/interview.
k) With regard to any provisions not covered in this notification, the bye laws of THSTI / Govt. of India rules/ guidelines shall prevail.
l) Canvassing wrong information in any form will be a disqualification.

1. Documents to be kept handy before filling up the online application: (all the documents except (i) should be in pdf format):
i) A soft copy of your passport size photo and signature. (jpeg/jpg/png format)
ii) A comprehensive CV containing details of qualification, positions held, professional experience / distinctions etc.
iii) Matriculation certificate (equivalent to 10th Standard) / Mark sheet
iv) Intermediate certificate (equivalent to 12th Standard) / Mark sheet
v) Graduation/Diploma degree certificate / Mark sheet
vi) Post-Graduation degree certificate & Mark sheet (if applicable)
vii) PhD degree/certificate (if applicable)
viii) Relevant experience certificates (if applicable)
ix) Caste / Disability certificate in the format prescribed by the Govt. of India, if applicable

Procedure for filling up online application:
i) The eligible and interested candidates may apply online at the Institute’s website. Applications
through any other mode will not be accepted.
ii) The following will be the step wise procedure-
A) Step 1 : Details of applicant
B) Step 2 : Uploading of documents
C) Step 3 : Payment of application fee
• The payment can be made by using Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking/ UPI.
• Once payment is made, no correction / modification is possible
• Candidates are requested to keep a copy of the provisional receipt for future reference.
• Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
• Details of fees to be paid are as shown below :
Unreserved, OBC & EWS candidates :
Project Technical Support-III - Rs 236/-
Project Research Scientist-I and II - Rs. 590/-
SC/ST/Women/PwBD : Rs 118/-
D) Step 4 : Submission of application form
iii) On successful submission of application, an auto-generated email containing the reference number will be sent to the email address provided. Please keep a note of the reference number for future correspondence.
iv) Candidates are required to keep a printout of the online application form by using the print button on the dashboard for future reference.
v) Candidates must ensure that he / she fulfils all the eligibility criteria as stipulated in the advertisement. If it is found that he / she does not fulfil the stipulated criteria during the recruitment process, the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled. If the same is noticed after the appointment, the candidate will be terminated following due process.
vi) Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
vii) In case of difficulty in filling up the online form, please send e-mail to personnel@thsti.res.in along with the screenshot of the error displayed (if any).