National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) is an autonomous Institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. NABI aims at catalysing the transformation of the 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 Biofortification, the development of designer crops for improved nutrition, providing sustainable and novel solutions for quality food and nutrition, and the development of evidence-based functional foods to counter malnutrition.
The food and nutritional Biotechnology division at NABI requires the following research personnel purely on a temporary basis.
Project Scientist-One
Project : “BIRAC sponsored Banana Bio fortification project entitled “Development and Transfer of Technology from Queensland University of Technology, Australia to India for Bio fortification and Disease Resistance in Banana” (GAP-02)
Principle Investigator : Dr. Siddharth Tiwari, Scientist F
Duration : Till Sept. 2024 (*It may be extended for one year (till Sept 205) based on the terms and conditions of the funding agency)
Funding Agency : Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
Essential Qualifications :- Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable :
1. Experience in biochemical analysis (HPLC, ICPMS,protein purification, Western blotting), molecular analysis (Southern blotting, site of integration & flanking regions) and compositional/proximate analysis for food characteristics of genetically modified plants.
2. Excellent academic record with research experience in area relevant to metabolic engineering, molecular biology and bioinformatics supported with high-quality publications.
3. Capable to collect and analyze data related to agronomic, yield and phenotypic performance of transgenic banana lines from multi-location event selection trial sites.
4. Knowledge and experience of in-silico analysis such as transcriptomics, proteomics and genomics.
5. Relevant research publications in reputed international journals with 5 or more cumulative impact factors.
Emoluments : -Rs. 56000/- per month plus HRA (As per DST OM No.SR/S9/Z08/2018 dated 30.01.2019)
Age limit : - 35 Years (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC/PD as per GOI Instructions)
Contact Details : - Project Investigator: Dr. Siddharth Tiwari, Scientist F Email: - siddharth@nabi.res.in
Research Associate I (RA-I) (One)
Project title - “Genomics for the development of disease-resistant and climate-resilient Brassica crops”(NABI CORE)
Principle Investigator: Dr.Sivasubramanian R, Scientist-D
Essential Qualification: - Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences or Biotechnology with at least two peer-reviewed international publication in Science Citation indexed (SCl) journal.
Duration: The RA fellowship is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a period of 1 year only, and depending upon the progress of the research, and the performance, the committee may recommend for further extension of tenure.
Desirable Experience :
1. We seek an enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate who is interested in genetics, and genomics of crop plants.
2. Research experience in molecular biology related techniques (including PCR, recombinant DNA cloning techniques, plant transformation), and library preparation methodologies for NGS.
3. Research experience in handling genomics data, NGS data analysis (including genome sequencing & assembly, comparative genomics, and RNASeq analysis) as evidenced by relevant research publications in peer-reviewed journals or preprint servers.
4. Research experience in the field of genome editing is desirable.
Responsibilities : Recruited RA will work on genomics and genome-editing for crop improvement with a focus on disease-resistance, and climate-resilience. Candidate is expected to help in coordinating the project and other existing projects in the lab. Candidate will also help in preparing reports for funding agencies and write manuscripts for publication.
Emoluments: - Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA (As per DST OM No.DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26.06.2023)
Age limit: -40 years (Relaxation is admissible in the case of SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI instructions)
Contact Details: - Project Investigator: Dr.Sivasubramanian R, Scientist D Email: - siva.r24@nabi.res.in
Junior Research Fellow (01) (Own Fellowships)
Project Title : “Immunometabolic Reprogramming for Better Immunity and Mental Health” (Own Fellowship)
Principal Investigator : Mohit Kumar (PhD), Scientist-C
PhD registration : IISER-Mohali/DBT-RCB, Faridabad/Panjab University, Chandigarh
Duration : 5 years (Two years of JRF and will be converted to SRF after evaluation as per the funding agency guidelines)
Project Summary : The project activities are given below:
1. To use mono and co-culture in-vitro infection models to examine immune-immune and neuro-immune cross-talk.
2. To perform pharmacological or genetic approaches such as enzyme inhibitors, RNAi, CRISPR-Cas9 or AAV in immune cells and perform downstream assays such as ELISA, phagocytosis assay, western blot and RT-PCR.
3. To perform brain-targeted drug/RNAi/AAV delivery using a stereotaxic technique and perform behavioral assays in mice models of infection-induced depression, anxiety and cognitive deficits.
4. To look into the immune cells' transcriptome profiling, especially macrophages and brain resident microglia.
Essential Qualifications:
i) Postgraduate degree in basic Science OR Graduate /Post Graduate Degree in professional course and
ii) Having fellowship for 5 years from different funding agencies such as UGC, CSIR, DST, DBT, etc.
Desirable: 1. Strong knowledge of basic immunology, biochemistry especially metabolic pathways, neuroscience and cell culture techniques.
2. Practical or at least theoretical knowledge of general molecular biology techniques such as qPCR, western blotting and ELISA.
3. Comfortable working with experimental animals (mice).
4. Basic knowledge of basic bioinformatics and statistical tools will be a plus.
Area of research: Immunology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience
Age limit: 28 Years (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC/PD/EWS/ women and as per GOI Instructions)
Contact details : Mohit Kumar (PhD), Scientist-C, Food & Nutrition Biotechnology Division, Email: mohit.ku@nabi.res.in.
Field/Lab worker -One
Project : “BIRAC sponsored Banana Bio fortification project entitled “Development and Transfer of Technology from Queensland University of Technology, Australia to India for Bio fortification and Disease Resistance in Banana” (GAP-02)
Principle Investigator : Dr. Siddharth Tiwari, Scientist F
Duration : Till Sept. 2024(*It may be extended for one year (till Sept 205) based on the terms and conditions of the funding agency)
Funding Agency: Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
Desirable:
1. Experience in Lab and Field work.
2. Able to read and understand the instructions in Hindi and English languages.
3. Qualified 10th class from any board examinations in India.
Emoluments: As per the sanctioned amount in the project grant. The expected minimum salary is 18000/- per month and revised from time to time
Age limit : 50 Years
Contact Details : Project Investigator: Dr. Siddharth Tiwari, Scientist F Email: - siddharth@nabi.res.in
Application Procedure & Other Conditions
1. All interested candidates may appear for Walk-In-Interview at National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute located at Knowledge city, Sector-81, Mohali - 140306, Punjab on 31.07.2024 at 09:00 A.M.along with the duly filled application form available on the website www.nabi.res.in.
2. Incomplete application forms and applications that are not in proper format may be summarily rejected.
3. The applications should be submitted strictly as per the prescribed format that can be downloaded from the NABI website.
4. Candidates applying for more than one option can give their preference in the same application by ticking multiple options. No need to submit a separate application form for each option.
5. Candidates should ensure that information mentioned in the application form is accurate. Once the application form is submitted no further request regarding any changes/ information in the application form will be considered.
6. The duly filled application form must be submitted at the time of registration at NABI from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM on 31.07.2024.
7. The candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed.
8. All the candidates are requested to appear for a Walk-In interview with an application form, experience certificates, publications, and original degree certificates and transcripts.
9. Original mark sheets, certificates, award/fellowship, etc must be accomplished for verification at the time of the interview, and attach one set of attested copies of the documents with the application form.
10. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
11. Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to disqualification of the candidate(s).
12. Candidates should strictly adhere to guidelines issued by World Health Organization and Centre Govt/State Govt on Covid-19.
13. In the event of special circumstances, candidates may request the project investigator (via email) to conduct their interviews online. Such requests must be submitted well in advance, preferably at least one week prior to the scheduled interview date. However, the final decision will be taken by the selection committee to ascertain the special circumstances and allow the candidate (s) for an online interview. The Institute reserves the right to conduct the interview in online/offline mode.
Note : Permission for online interview may be sought from the PI at least two weeks prior to the interview date and a valid reason must be given for the same.
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