Life Sciences Recruitment in the DBT funded Project at RGCB, Salary Rs. 43,600 pm

The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) is a growing phenomenon. Located in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, RGCB began in 1990 amongst humble surroundings as a small charitable society called the Centre for Development of Education, Science and Technology (C-DEST). In 1991, recognizing its potential, the C-DEST was made a Grant-in-Aid institute of the Government of Kerala and renamed as Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Development of Education, Science and Technology (RGC-DEST), becoming the first institute in the country to be named after Sri Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minster of India. On April 18, 1994 the Government of Kerala took a landmark decision to restructure the institute into a comprehensive biotechnology center and thus was created the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology.

Post : Junior Research Fellow, Technician

Applications are invited from suitable candidates (Indian Citizens) for one position of Junior Research Fellow and one position of Technician in the DBT funded Project entitled “Omics of Preeclampsia, associated cardiovascular complications-An RNAcentric approach towards molecular understanding” in the Laboratory of Rakesh Singh Laishram at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Junior Research Fellow
Essential Qualifications
1. The candidate must have a Post Graduate Degree in Life Science / Biotechnology / Biochemistry.
2. The Candidates should have qualified National Eligibility Test – CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship or Graduate Aptitude test in Engineering (GATE) or National Level Examination conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions, DBT-Biotechnology Eligibility Test/Joint Graduate Examination for Biology & Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JBEEBILS)/ ICMR Entrance Exam.
Desirable Qualifications : Experience in molecular/cellular biology techniques. Should have experience in global data sequence analysis, bioinformatics analysis, Statistical analysis and R-programming.
Age : Below 28 years as on December 23, 2024 Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms.
Emolument : Rs.37,000/- + 18 % HRA per month.
Technician
Essential Qualifications
Graduate degree (B.Sc/3 years Diploma in Engineering & Technology) in any branch of Life science.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Documented working experience as support staff in clinical setting with experience in blood and urine collection, processing, transportation of sample, sterilization techniques.
2. Experience in patient data management.
3. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
4. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in written & spoken English and regional language.
Age : Below 50 years as on December 23, 2024 Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms.
Emolument : Rs. 20,000/- + 18 % HRA per month.

Duration for both JRF and Technician : For a period of one year or till termination of the project (whichever is earlier) and extendable based on the performance evaluation.

Selection Process
1. Applications should be submitted online.
2. Candidates who are currently working in Government firms should send applications through proper channel.
3. Last date for receiving completed applications is December 23, 2024 .
4. If a candidate wishes to apply for different positions, separate applications should be submitted for each position. Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate to any future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise). As with all project positions at RGCB, the position will be co terminus with end of the project.
Applications which are not in the prescribed format will summarily be rejected.
Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply. Applicants will be short listed for the selection interview based on eligibility criteria. Selection of suitable candidates will be made based on qualifications and performance in the selection interview.