CSIR-IHBT Hiring for multiple positions - for Master Degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences

The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur is one of the National Institutes under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research which is an autonomous body working under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. It is spread over 226.1 acres of land with the backdrop of snow-covered peaks of Dhauladhar Range in salubrious climate.

Walk-in- Interviews are scheduled to be held on the date(s) as mentioned below against the position(s) in the respective column for the selection of suitable candidate(s) in the areas under the following projects for recruitment on purely temporary basis for the duration of the projects as mentioned or till completion of the projects, whichever is earlier.

Senior Project Associate
Project(s) Title& (Project Number) : “Genome-editing for crop improvement (GE-Crop)” (MMP025301)
Post Code : 6001
No of posts : 03
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 40 Years as on 18.07.2024
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 42,000/-PM + HRA
Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Biological Sciences/ Life Sciences/ Plant Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with four years’ of research experience. or Ph.D. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Biological Sciences/Plant Sciences/ Life Sciences from a recognized university. Desirable Qualification: 1. Experience in Gene Cloning, Gene Editing, Molecular Biology Plant Transformation, CRISPR- based genome editing, transgenic characterization, Plant Tissue culture and transformation.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2027
Date : 18.07.2024
Project Associate I
Project(s) Title& (Project Number) : “Genome-editing for crop improvement (GE-Crop)” (MMP025301)
Post Code : 6002
No of posts : 04
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 18.07.2024
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : i) Rs. 31,000/-p.m. + HRA to those who are selected through a) National Eligibility tests CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or b) A selection process through National Level examinations conducted by central government and their agencies and institutions. (ii) Rs. 25,000/-p.m. + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Essential Qualification : Master Degree in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Biological Sciences/ Life Sciences/ Plant Physiology/ Molecular Biology/ Plant Tissue Culture from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification :
1. Experience in Gene Cloning, Molecular Biology, Plant Transformation, CRISPR-based genome editing.
2. Experience in handling Stevia plants, Tissue culture. Gene Cloning and genetic transformations.
3. Experience in tissue culture of tea/ medicinal plants/ high altitude plants. At least 5 months tissue culture experience.
4. Experience in gene cloning, gene editing, molecular biology, plant transformation, transgenic characterization, CRISPR- based genome editing
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2027
Date : 18.07.2024

Project Associate I
Project(s) Title& (Project Number) : “Development of probiotics for plant tissue culture boosting the performance of micropropagated plant materials by supplementing plant associated useful endophytes” (GAP-0274)
Post Code : 6003
No of posts : 01
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 18.07.2024
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : (i) Rs. 31,000/-p.m. + HRA to those who are selected through a) National Eligibility tests CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or b) A selection process through National Level examinations conducted by central government and their agencies and institutions.
(ii) Rs. 25,000/-p.m. + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Essential Qualification : Master Degree in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Botany / Biochemistry from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of plant tissue culture.
Tenure of the project upto : 15.03.2025
Date : 18.07.2024
Project Associate I
Project(s) Title& (Project Number) : “CSIR - Floriculture Mission - Phase-II” (HCP-0037)
Post Code : 6004
No of posts : 01
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 19.07.2024
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : (i) Rs. 31,000/-p.m. + HRA to those who are selected through a) National Eligibility tests CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or b) A selection process through National Level examinations conducted by central government and their agencies and institutions.
(ii) Rs. 25,000/-p.m. + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Food Science & Technology/ Floriculture from a recognized University or equivalent. Desirable Qualification : Research experience in the area of edible flowers.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026
Date : 19.07.2024

Project Associate II
Project(s) Title& (Project Number) : “Surveillance, multiplex virus diagnostics, raising quality rootstocks for promotion of low chilling varieties of apple (Malus domestica Borkh) in Manipur to improve the livelihood of local farmers” (GAP-0297)
Post Code : 6005
No of posts : 01
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 19.07.2024
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : (i) Rs. 35,000 + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC- NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions (ii) Rs. 28,000 +HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above
(ii) Rs. 25,000/-p.m. + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Horticulture/ Agriculture/ Botany from recognized university or equivalent with 02 years’ of R&D experience.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in fruit crops viz., apple, mango, litchi etc.
Tenure of the project upto : 06.01.2025
Date : 19.07.2024

Senior Project Associate
Project(s) Title& (Project Number) : “Fermentation Scale up and Technology Development of Lead Industrial Enzymes for Biofuel, Food, Feed, Agriculture and Vaccine Applications” (MMP025201)
Post Code : 6006
No of posts : 01
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 19.07.2024
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 42,000/- PM+ HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology Microbiology from a recognized university or equivalent with four years’ of research experience. or Ph.D. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of enzymology, protein structural-biology & fermentation technology as evident from peer reviewed publications in journals of high repute.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026
Date : 19.07.2024
Senior Project Associate
Project(s) Title& (Project Number) : “Understanding flowering regulation and underground storage organ(USO) formation in economically important geophytes” (NCP020304)
Post Code : 6007
No of posts : 01
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 40 Years as on 19.07.2024
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 42,000/- PM+ HRA
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Botany / Biological Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with four years’ experience. or Ph.D. in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Botany / Biological Sciences from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Molecular Biology, cloning, Q-PCR, Tissue culture etc.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026
Date : 19.07.2024

Project Associate I
Project(s) Title& (Project Number) : “Understanding flowering regulation and underground storage organ(USO) formation in economically important geophytes” (NCP020304)
Post Code : 6008
No of posts : 01
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 19.07.2024
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : (i) Rs. 31,000/-p.m. + HRA to those who are selected through a) National Eligibility tests CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or b) A selection process through National Level examinations conducted by central government and their agencies and institutions. (ii) Rs. 25,000/-p.m. + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Biological Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Molecular Biology, cloning, Q-PCR, Tissue culture etc.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026
Date : 19.07.2024

Project Associate I
Project(s) Title& (Project Number) : “Transcriptional Artists of Amaranthus Leaf Color: Deciphering the Role of MYB TFs in Betalain Biosynthesis” (CSPS24/RDSF/IHBT/IHP24/08)
Post Code : 6009
No of posts : 01
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 19.07.2024
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : (i) Rs. 31,000/-p.m. + HRA to those who are selected through a) National Eligibility tests CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or b) A selection process through National Level examinations conducted by central government and their agencies and institutions.
(ii) Rs. 25,000/-p.m. + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Degree in Botany/ Biotechnology/ Life Science from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience required in plant tissue culture or transgenics or biochemical and molecular characterization of plants as evident by publications.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026
Date : 19.07.2024

General instructions
1. Candidates reporting for interview after 10.00 AM will not be allowed to appear for interview.
2. Eligible candidates may appear for “Walk-in-Interview(s)” on the date, time and place mentioned above along with an application on prescribed format (with latest colored passport size photo affixed on it) which is available on the CSIR-IHBT website i.e. ihbt.res.in along with self-attested photocopies of their testimonials of age, educational qualifications, experience etc. at the time of interview.
3. The tenure of Project Staff shall be co- terminus with the project. The total tenure of project Staffs in CSIR should not exceed 5 years in any case. The total tenure of 5 years shall be calculated as per periods spent on one Project and/ or different Projects taken together in CSIR-IHBT, Palampur and/ or any other Lab./ Institute of CSIR as Project Staff.
4. If any candidate wants to apply for more than one position code they will have to submit separate application form for each position code.
5. Candidates must also bring with them original certificates of testimonials at the time of appearing for the interview failing which he/she will not be allowed to appear for interview.
6. No Travelling Allowance will be paid for attending the interview.
7. Candidates must ensure that they bring self-attested copies of their essential certificates otherwise, their applications will not be accepted.
8. The Selection Committee(s) may adopt the selection criterion at its own i.e. either by conducting direct interview or objective test (Based on Multiple Choice Questions) followed by interview on the same day.
9. Number of selected candidates may vary from the advertised positions depending upon performance of candidates during the selection process.
10. The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the duration of the project. There will be no right implicit or explicit for regular position or any post in CSIR-IHBT, Palampur whatsoever.
11. The decision of the Director, CSIR-IHBT, Palampur shall be final on any matter relating to engagement of above mentioned positions in CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.).
12. The Competent Authority reserves the right to relax any of the provisions contained in this advertisement on reasonable ground.
13. The performance of the Project Staff would be reviewed after every six-months period and any one not found up to the mark, may be terminated.
14. Request for online Interview will not be entertained at any circumstances.

Note
Result awaited candidates are not eligible for interview.
Any query related to this advertisement may be made exclusively to email id recruitment@ihbt.res.in