Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) invites for Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow

The Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology (Government of India) has established the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), an autonomous institution, as a part of the interdisciplinary Health Biotech Science Cluster, in the National Capital Region. The institution is designed to be a dynamic and interactive organization with a mission to conduct innovative translational research and develop research collaborations across disciplines and professions to accelerate the extension of concepts to the improvement of human health.

THSTI has set up niche centres of research in a number of interface areas relevant to translational research namely, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research Center (VIDRC), Pediatric Biology Center (PBC) and Centre for Biodesign (CBD).

Name of the Positions: Research Associate (RA), SRF, JRF

Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research Center (VIDRC) has a mission to study infectious disease and pathogens and understand host-pathogen interactions at the molecular and cellular level with an aim to generate translational knowledge for developing prophylactic and therapeutic measures against diseases prevalent in India.
Pediatric Biology Center (PBC) will conduct hypothesis driven research on the biological basis of childhood health and diseases. The generated knowledge will be incorporated in THSTI institutional networks developing diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.
Centre for Bio design (CBD) will promote strategic basic research and an effective translational route of science into development of novel technology platforms, implants, devices, diagnostics and imaging. It will support a multidisciplinary approach of combining novel technological concepts and clinical expertise.

Applications are invited for the engagement of Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) from suitable candidates for various projects under THSTI:

Qualifications
RA: Doctorate (PhD/MD) or an equivalent degree. Candidates with virology, immunology and cell biology background will be preferred. Candidates who have submitted their thesis and are waiting for their degree are also eligible.
SRF: Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences with 2 years research experience.
JRF: Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences.

Research Associate (RA) (1 Post)
Salary: 22000-24000+HRA

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Senior Research Fellow (1 Post)
Salary:
18,000 + HRA(for 1st and 2nd year)
20,000 + HRA (for 3rd year)

Junior Research Fellow (3 Post)
Salary:
16,000 + HRA(for 1st and 2nd year)
18,000 + HRA (for 3rd year)

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1.    Appointment will be made on a contract for a period of 1 year at a time with a possibility of extension on satisfactory performance review. There will be an initial probation period of 6 months that may be extended at the discretion of the competent Authority.
2.    Interested candidates may apply to the Administrative Officer, Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, 496, Udyog Vihar Phase-III, Gurgaon, Haryana-122016 on a plain paper in the attached format duly enclosing the relevant certificates.
3.    Last date for receipt of applications will be 22nd September 2012.
4.    All educational Professional and Technical qualification should be from a recognized Board/University.
5.    The experience requirement specified shall be experience acquired after obtaining the minimum educational qualifications required for the post.
6.    Persons working in Govt. or Public Sector undertaking should apply through proper channel or produce 'No Objection Certificate' at the time of Interview.
7.    Incomplete applications will stand summarily rejected.
8.    In case a large number of applications are received for each post, screening will be done to limit the number of candidates to those possessing higher/relevant qualification.
9.    Interview will be held on 6th October 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. The list of shortlisted candidates will be available on the THSTI website on 25th September 2012. No separate intimation will be sent to the candidates.
10.    Outstation SC/ST candidates called for the interview will be paid to & fro second class railway fare, as per Govt. of India rules on production of the proof of the same.
11.    Number of positions filled will be as per the need and availability of the suitable candidates.
12.    Reservation rules will be followed as per Govt. of India norms.
13.    Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.