Ph.D, M.Pharm, MSc Career under the Department of Science and Technology at Agharkar Research Institute

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 : Research Associate OR SRF/JRF (1No.)

Funding Agency, Title, Period of the Project & Post Code : DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance Sponsored Project (SP-302): "Exploration Of Pro-Regenerative Secreted Molecules And Their Mechanistic Details In Heart Regeneration Using Zebrafish As A Model Organism.".
Name of the Principal Investigator : Dr. Chinmoy Patra
Group/ Division : Developmental Biology Group

Qualifications
Essential : (i) Research Associate (RA): Ph.D/MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree MVSc/M.Pharm/M.E/M.Tech; with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Experience: 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience * In case no candidate is found suitable for RA position appointment of SRF/JRF shall be considered.
(ii) Senior Research Fellow: Qualification Prescribed for JRF. Experience: 2 years of research experience.
(iii) Junior Research Fellow: Master Degree with 60% marks in any discipline in Biological Sciences or Pharmaceutical Science or Chemistry. Applicant must be qualified in any one of the CSIR/UGC/ICMR including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) OR GATE. National Level examinationp DST, DBT, DAE,DOS,DRDO,MHRD,ICAR,ICMR,IIT, IISc., IISER etc. tests. Desirable: Experience in animal handling
Monthly stipend : RA - Rs.47000/- consolidated,
SRF – Rs.35000/- Consolidated,
JRF- Rs.31000/- consolidated

Age limit (as on date of interview) :
i) Research Associate:
a) Upto 35 years.
b) Age relaxation of upto 5 years (Upto 40 years) for SC/ST/Differently abled/women candidates.
c) 3 years (Upto 38 years) for OBC (Non-creamy layer).
ii) Senior Research Fellow:
a) Upto 32 years.
b) Age relaxation of upto 5 years (Upto 37 years) for SC/ST/Differently abled/women candidates.
c) 3 years (Upto 38 years) for OBC (Non-creamy layer).
iii)Junior Research Fellow:
a) Upto 28 years. In case of JRF candidates upto 31 years (28+3 years for activation as per JRF guidelines).
b) Age relaxation of upto 5 years (Upto 33 years) for SC/ST/Differently abled/women candidates.
c) 3 years (Upto 31 years) for OBC (Non-creamy layer).

1. Candidates fulfilling above conditions may apply through online mode on google form link https://ARI SP-302-RA-Application Form and attach the duly filled prescribed application (available under this advertisement) along with self-attested Scanned certificates, recent Passport size photograph, caste certificate issued by competent authority (for reserved category), receipt of online payment of fees on or before Friday, 2nd July, 2021. (DO NOT ATTACH OTHER CERTIFICATES/DOCUMENTS). All documents mentioned in prescribed application available under this advertisement at Sr.No.10. & 11 should be submitted at the time of interview/ selection.
2. Non-refundable application fee of Rs.100/- (except SC/ST/women and PH candidates) to be paid online through onlinesbi.com/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm 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.
4. In case no candidate is found suitable for RA position appointment of SRF/JRF shall be considered.
5. The Institute reserves the right to select the suitable candidate and the selected candidate may be offered a position as RA/SRF/JRF based on experience and qualification.
6. In case of deserving and exceptionally qualified candidates, desirable qualifications are relaxed at the discretion of the Competent Authority.

Last date for receipt of Application : Friday, 2nd July, 2021
Display of the short list of candidates for interview : Will be displayed on the Institute website
Day, Date & time of online Interview : Will be communicated by email to shortlisted candidates

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