Opportunity for PG in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics to work in DBT-MKB-YRFP project at NIPGR

The facility is affiliated with National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi (NIPGR) and serve to facilitate genotyping services with private service providers and then advanced these, in a focused way, to meet the goal of food and nutritional security through genomics led breeding. The fundamental principle is relatively simple create and charter an entity with express purpose of serving crop or plant varietal genotyping and characterization in India. It will also help to overcome legal hurdles in Material Transfer, IPR protection, etc.

Post : Project Associate - II (One post) - 01 post

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up purely temporary position of one Project Associate-II in the DBT-MKB-YRFP project entitled “Identification of molecular players that modulate plant immunity during rhizobial infection of chickpea”, of Dr. Nandita Pasari, M. K. Bhan Fellow, NIPGR. The details of the position are as under :

Emoluments : Rs. 35000/- plus HRA as sanctioned in the project.

Qualification :
Candidates having M.Sc (Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Botany / Life Sciences / Plant Molecular Biology or any other biological sciences stream) with at least 60% (or equivalent) in Master degree with at least two years post-master’s research experience and fulfill the guidelines/norms of DST OM SR/S9/Z-05/2019 dated 10/07/2020 are eligible to apply. The candidate is required to have working experience in basic molecular biology techniques like PCR, cloning, and hairy root transformation. A knowledge of bioinformatics and transcriptome analysis will be preferred. Prior work experience in the field of root nodule symbiosis will be preference. The upper age limit for PA- II is 35 years.

The successful candidate is expected to work on chickpea root nodule symbiosis, its transcriptomics and understanding the molecular mechanism behind plant immunity during root nodule symbiosis.

The above position is completely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The fellowship amount for the above position is as sanctioned in the project and as per DBT/DST norms. The appointment will be till the tenability of the project i.e. up to April 02, 2026 (A/N) and the same can be curtailed based on assessment of the candidate's performance and discretion of the Competent Authority. NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Reservation of posts shall be as per Govt. of India norms. The appointment may be terminated at any time by giving one-month notice by either side. The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for consideration against any regular position of NIPGR. Candidates need to apply by filling up the necessary information and upload all the necessary document in the given google sheet/forms within 15 days from the date of advertisement.

Soft copy of the self- attested copies of the mark-sheets, certificates, (10th standard onwards) and proof of experience should be uploaded as a single PDF with the application. Last date of application is on or before the 15 days after release of advertisement (Date : 04/02/2025) at NIPGR website. The candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed. A web interview will be conducted and link with date and time of the online interview will be emailed to the shortlisted candidates only. Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to disqualification of the candidate(s).

Note : ONLY soft copy of the application along with the qualification certificates (10th onwards) in the given google form will be accepted. For any clarification candidates may contact Scientist in charge through e-mail mentioned below.

Dr. Nandita Pasari
M. K. Bhan Fellow
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR),
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, 110067.
Email : nanditapasari@nipgr.ac.in