National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Mohali, is an autonomous R&D Institute under Government of India, Department of Biotechnology. The institute is a state of the art facility in globally competitive and translatable research areas at the interface of agricultural biotechnology, food processing and nutritional sciences. NABI and Cremica Food Industries Limited have joined for a new study on food products to validate low glycemic index of these products and understand its effects. This 6-month study will jointly be undertaken by NABI & PGIMER, Chandigarh.

NABI will need one Biochemistry/Endocrinology expert and one Technician under this project.

Project title: To assess glycemic index (GI) of 17 variants of tomato ketch up, mayonnaise and dressings.

Funding agency:- Industry (Cremica Food Industries Limited)

Duration:- 6 months (September, 2019 to February, 2020) (Positions are co-terminus with the project.)

Biochemistry/Endocrinology expert (Nos: 1)
Required Educational Qualification:-
• PhD degree in Life Sciences (preferable biochemistry, Pharmacology and Endocrinology) with 2 years of research experience in preclinical and clinical research
• Good understanding of glucose homeostasis, glycemic index, glycemic load and other related parameters.

Key responsibilities :-
• Overall management of the study with proper records, as per GLP standards.
• To assess the glycemic index and glycemic loads of respective food products.
• Regular interaction with Cremica Food Industries Ltd and PGIMER faculty for recruitment of subjects, food formulation and planning of experiment.
• Publication of the data generated. Age limit:-50 years(relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC/women as per government of India instructions).

Emoluments:- Rs. 50,000/- per month

Technician (Nos :1)
Required Educational Qualification:-
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Key responsibilities
• To bridge between NABI and PGIMER to assist the investigators for the successful completion of this project.

Age limit:- 35 years (relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC/women as per government of India instructions).

Emoluments:- Rs. 25,000/- per month.

How to apply:
All interested candidates may appear for Walk-in interview at National Agri- Food Biotechnology Institute located at Knowledge city, Sector-81, Mohali - 140306 on 30th August, 2019 at 10.00 AM along-with updated CV/resume and application form available on website. The updated CV/resume AND a MANDATORY one-page COVER LETTER along with filled application form and copy of educational/ experience certificates must be submitted at the time of registration at NABI from 09.00 AM to 10:00 AM on 30th August, 2019.

The candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview. Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to disqualification of the candidate(s). For more information, contact Dr. Mahendra Bishnoi, Scientist-D, NABI, email: mbishnoi@nabi.res.in.