National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) is an autonomous Institute under Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. NABI aims at catalysing the transformation of Agri-food sector in India by being a nodal organization for knowledge generation and translational science leading to value-added products based on Agri-Food biotech innovations for improved household nutritional security. Since its inception in 2010, NABI is involved in research activities for the Bio fortification, development of designer crops for improved nutrition, providing sustainable and novel solutions towards quality food and nutrition, and development of evidence based functional foods to counter malnutrition.

Post : Junior Research Fellow

Project : “Genetic Transformation of Banana for Quality Improvement"

Emoluments: As per Fellowship Awarding Agency

Essential qualifications: Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science with NET qualification or Graduate Degree in Professional Course with NET qualification or Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course. The JRFs will be hired as per the emoluments’ guidelines and service conditions notified by DST (DST OM No.SR/S9/Z-09/2012 dated 21.10.2014). (Own Fellowship)

Desirable qualifications:
1. Prior research or training experience in Plant Tissue Culture and Plant molecular biology
2. Basic knowledge of Bioinformatics tools.

Age limit : The age limit of Junior Research Fellow is 28 years as on date of the interview. Age relaxation will be as govt of India instructions.
Project Investigator:- Dr. Siddharth Tiwari, Scientist E email:- siddharth@nabi.res.in contact

Application and Selection Process:
All interested candidates may appear for Walk-In Interview at National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute located at Knowledge City Sector-81, Mohali 140306 on 17th December, 2018 at 0900 hrs (Monday) along-with duly filled Application form (Mandatory) available on below link. The duly filled application form must be submitted at the time of registration at NABI from 0900 hrs to 1100 hrs on 17th December, 2018.

The candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed. All the candidates are requested to appear for the interview with full CV, thesis/project report, publications and original degree certificates and transcripts. 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).

National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI)
Sector-81, Knowledge City, Manauli P.O, S.A.S. Nagar-140306, Punjab, India