Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) is an autonomous, grant-in-aid research institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Goverment of India. It was established in 1946 by the Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science as MACS Research Institute and renamed as ARI in 1992 in honour and memory of its founder Director, late Professor S.P. Agharkar.

Post : Junior Research Fellow

Funding Agency Title, Period of the Project & Post Code :
SERB Sponsored Project (SP-309) : "Understanding the regulation of Fog dependent GPCR signaling in the Drosophila CNS"
Period up to : 14.02.2023 Post Code : ARI/SP-309/JRF

Group/ Division : Developmental Biology Group

Qualifications Essential :
Essential: (i) M. Sc. (1st Class) in life science including Zoology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry etc. (ii) Applicant must be qualified in any one of the following tests: CSIR/UGC/ICMR including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) OR GATE. National Level examination DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc., IISER etc.
Desirable : (i) Should have laboratory experience in molecular biology, handling and working with Drosophila with knowledge of Drosophila genetics.

Monthly stipend : Rs.31000/-+ HRA

Age limit (as on date of interview)
Upto 28 years for General Category. Age relaxation of upto 5 years (Upto 33 years) for SC/ST/Differently abled/women candidates and 3 years (Upto 31 years) for OBC (Non-creamy layer), candidates selected through DBT-BET 2020 shall also be considered for age relaxation as applicable.

1. Candidates fulfilling above conditions may apply in the prescribed format available under this advertisement along with self-attested Scan copies of qualifications, certificates, Passport size photograph, caste certificate issued by competent authority (for reserved category). All documents should be in PDF or JPG format and sent it to email ID: advtproj202001@aripune.org with Subject line as "Advt/RecT/01/2020-SP-309-JRF-(CANDIDATE NAME)", on or before 10th July, 2020.
2. Non-refundable application fee of Rs.100/- (except SC/ST/women and PH candidates) to be paid online through or link available on Institute Website aripune.org (Pay application fees on SBI Collect under Announcements). Candidate should attach the receipt of online payment of fees and indicate the online receipt number in the application form. The Institute is not responsible for any incomplete/pending/failed transactions of online application fee payments and they may contact the concerned bank in this regard.
3. The prescribed essential qualifications are bare minimum and mere possession of same will not entitle the candidate to be called for interview. The Institute reserves the right to select the suitable candidate.
4. In case of deserving and exceptionally qualified candidates, desirable qualification are relaxed at the discretion of the Competent Authority

Last date for receipt of Application : 10th July, 2020
Display of the short list of candidates for interview : Will be displayed on Institute website by 14th July, 2020
Day, Date & time of Interview : 20th July, 2020 , at 10:30 A.M.

Note : No T.A. is admissible for attending interview and selected candidate will have no right for appointment against any ARI or funding agency’s post/s.

MACS’ AGHARKAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE
G. G. Agarkar Road, Pune 411004, M.S., India