Job for Senior Research Fellow at NIAB - Government of India

NIAB, an autonomous institute under the aegis of Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, is aimed to harness novel and emerging biotechnologies and create knowledge in the cutting edge areas for impr oving animal health and productivity. The Institute’s research focus is on animal genetics and genomics, transgenic technology, reproductive technology, infectious diseases, nutritional enrichment, and bioinformatics. The Institute aims at translational research leading to genetic enhancement of Indian Livestock species and development of novel vaccines, diagnostics and improved therapeutic molecules for farm animals.

Post : Senior Research Fellow

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the following position at National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad against DST-SERB funded project entitled “Immunocharacterization of Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from Leptospira: Towards development of LPS based vaccine”, PI: Dr. Syed Mohd Faisal, Scientist-E.

Fellowship amount : Rs.28000/-+30% HRA (if applicable) as per the DST guidelines.

Eligibility : Post Graduate Degree in life sciences with NET qualification or Post Graduate degree in professional course plus two-year research experience preferably as JRF (Eligibility criteria as per DST OM No.SR/S9/Z-09/2012 dated 21.10.2014). However Non NET candidates can also apply who will be paid as per their eligibility. Candidate with 2 years experience molecular biology and Immunological techniques and animal (mice, hamster) handling is desirable. Candidates having prior experience in working with Leptospira will be preferred.

Age: 35 years (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government instructions)

Candidates must fill online application form at niab.org.in and send hard copies of the online application to NIAB to “The Senior Manager, National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB Survey No. 37, Extended Q City Road, Opp. Journalist Colony, Near Gowlidoddi, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500032”, so as to reach before 18-04-2019. Candidates are advised to fill and take print out of the online application form in sufficient time before the last date to avoid last minute technical issues. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview prior to selection. TA/DA will not be paid for attending the interview.

Applications are to be filled ONLINE. Online link for submission of application is available from 21-03-2019 and the last date is 11-04-2019 by 5 PM.