Opportunity for Research Associate at IHBT

CSIR-IHBT is one of the 38 national laboratories of the Council of Scientific Industrial Research. It is located in the backdrop of snow-covered peaks of Dhauladhar mountain range at an elevation of 1300 m amsl. The Institute has a focus to develop technologies for boosting bioeconomy through sustainable utilization of Himalayan bioresources for societal, industrial and environmental benefits. The institute has successfully carried out mission-oriented projects on medicinal plants, aromatic plants, Himalayan floriculture, tea and selected crops of industrial significance.

Post : Research Associate-I

CSIR-lnstitute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur invites online applications from the eligible and interested candidates for one position of “Research Associate-I” on purely temporary basis and co-terminus with the duration of the project as detailed below.

Maximum Age : 35 years (as on 25-06-2020)

Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated] : Rs 47,000/-p.m. + HRA

Educational Qualification(s) :
Essential: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology / Plant Biotechnology / Microbiology.
Desirable: Prior experience in the area of plant-microbe/pest interactions, genetic transformation, handling of large datasets like genome, transcriptome, metabolome etc. as evident from publication in peer- reviewed journals.

Tenure of the project upto : 2022

Age Relaxation :
1. 5 years for SC / ST / Women,
2. 3 years for OBC
3. Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not remarried are allowed age concession upto the age of 35 years, (upto 40 years for members of SC / STs).

The number of positions as advertised may vary depending upto the suitability of candidates and access needs of the candidates in the project, The online applications should reach on or before 25-06-2020 by 23:59 hrs. All the applications will be scrutinized by the duly constituted Screening Committee and all the recommended candidates will be interviewed over Video Conferencing.

All interested candidates shall have to filled in application form (as per the format annexed) and send in pdf form through E-mail on recmitment@ihbt.res.in and need not to attach any other documents. However, the information provided in the proforma i.e. Name, Age, Qualifications, Experience, Date of Birth, Category, Publications etc. shall be verified at the time of interview / joining in case of his / her selection as the case may be. Applications received through any other mode would not be accepted and summarily rejected. All applicants must fulfill the essential requirements of the position and other conditions stipulated in the advertisement.

It is compulsory for all the applicants to fill in all the columns of the proforma very carefully before submission. No other format of application shall be accepted.

The original documents of selected candidate will be verified at the time of joining and in the event of any information mentioned in application proforma found false or incorrect, their candidature straightway shall be cancelled.

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 for any post in CSIR-IHBT, whatsoever.

The decision of the Director, CSIR-IHBT, Palampur shall be final for engagement of Research Associate-1 in CSIR-IHBT, Palampur
(HP).

Note :
1. Result awaited candidates are not eligible for interview.
2. No interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained.

Date and time for online Interview : Will be informed separately

CSIR - Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur
Post Box. No. 06, Palampur - 176061 (H.P.) INDIA