Established in 1889, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) is one of the premier research institutions dedicated to livestock research and development of the region. The institute with faculty strength of more than 275 has a major mandate of research, teaching, consultancy and technology transfer activities. The institute with its long scientific heritage has always enjoyed a certain prestige, a tradition all of its own. The institute imparts quality post-graduate education to students not only from various parts of the country, but also from overseas.

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the engagement of 01 Research Associate (RA) and 02 Senior Research Fellow (SRF), under Niche Area of Excellence (NAE) Programme, in the Project entitled "Development of stem cell laden nanomaterial scaffold for nerve, bone and cartilage tissue regeneration in animal" funded by ICAR, subject to terms and conditions in force in ICAR/IVRI for such engagements. The engagement is purely on temporary/contractual basis, co-terminus with termination of the project or earlier without assigning any reasons thereof. Likely date of project completion is December 2021.

Research Associate

Emoluments * : Rs 38000 per month for Master Degree holders. Rs 40000 per month for PhD Degree holders

Essential Qualification : MVSc or MSc in Veterinary Physiology, or Biochemistry or Microbiology, Biotechnology or Animal Science subjects with 4 years/5 years of Bachelors degree having 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average with at least two years of experience as evidenced from Fellowship/ AssociateShip/ Training/Other engagements OR PhD degree in any of the above subjects.

Desirable qualification : Experience in cell culture, Stem cell culture, Molecular Biology work, use of analytical equipment like RT-PCR, Fluorescent Microscope, Handling of livestock/ laboratory animals; proficiency in computer use; published research paper.

Senior Research Fellow (02)

Emoluments * : Rs 25000 per month for 1st & 2nd year and Rs 28000 per month for 3rd year

Essential Qualification : MVSc or MSc in Veterinary Physiology or Biochemistry or Microbiology, Biotechnology or Animal Science subjects with 4 years/5 years of Bachelor’s degree. Candidates having post graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years Master’s Degree should have NET Qualification

Desirable qualification : Experience of cell culture, stem cell culture, Molecular Biology work, use of analytical equipment like RT-PCR, Fluorescent Microscope, Handling of livestock/ laboratory animals; proficiency in computer use.

*Fixed emoluments per month with HRA as admissible

Interested candidates may send their application as per the enclosed format in advance to Dr. Sadan Bag, Principal Scientist & Principal Investigator, NAE Programme, Division of Physiology and Climatology, ICAR-lndian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), lzatnagar- 243 122 (UP), and attend the walk-in-interview along with original certificates on 12/04/2019 at 11.00 AM in Division of Physiology and Climatology, IVRI, lzatnagar. The candidates will not be paid any TA/DA, and will have to make their own arrangements for stay etc. for attending the interview.

Terms and Conditions:
1. The upper age limit as on the date of interview shall be 40 years for RA and 35 year for SRF. A relaxation of 5 years in case of women candidates is applicable. The age limits are relaxable for SC/ST and OBC candidates as per Government of India Norms
2. Candidate should specify name of the post applied for (RA/SRF) clearly in the application form. Application must include his/her recent coloured passport size photograph, permanent address, contact number, email address and photocopies of certificates/testimonials.
3. Candidate should also bring no objection certificate from the employer in case he/she is employed elsewhere
4. The competent authority reserves the right to fill up or not to fill the vacancies notified in this advertisement.