The National Institute of Immunology (NII) is committed to advanced research addressing the basic mechanisms involved in body's defence to identify modalities for manipulation of the immune system to provide protection against diseases and understand mechanisms that can be used to target disease processes for intervention. The institute’s research thrust areas under immunology and related disciplines cluster in four main themes, namely, infection and immunity, molecular design, gene regulation and reproduction and development, where cutting edge research in modern biology is being carried out.

Post : Research Scientist Or Research Associate

Name of the project & Duration of the Project : “Centre for Excellence project on Molecular Machinery of Plasmodium: Signaling, Autophagy and Ubiquitin Proteasome System (UPS)” funded by DBT Tenable till – 04.11.2020

Educational Qualifications:
Research Scientist: Ph.D in Biotechnology/Biophysics/Biochemistry/Life Sciences or any other related field plus 4 years of post-doctoral experience. *The candidates who have above qualifications with the 2 years of research experience will also be considered on below mentioned emoluments, as per funding agency norms.
Research Associate: Ph.D in Biotechnology/Biophysics/Biochemistry/Life Sciences or any other related field.

Emoluments:
The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules, depending upon qualifications & experience
Research Scientist : Rs. 65,000/- per month (fixed) plus 10% annual increase * Rs. 59,200/- per month (fixed) plus 10% annual increase
Or
Research Associate : Rs. 36,000/- to Rs. 40,000/- per month plus 30% HRA (As per DST OM dated 21.10.2014)

Job description & Desired Knowledge:
Research Scientist/Research Associate (RA): Experience in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology. Although not necessary, candidates with expertise in malaria research and proteomics are encouraged to apply.

General Terms & Conditions:
1. The candidates selected for the above posts will be on contract for one year or till the duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time.
2. No hostel/ housing facility will be provided.
3. Applicants may clearly mention the category they belong to i.e. SC/ST/OBC/PH and attach documentary proof of the same.
4. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, if called for.
5. Apart from sending application in the prescribed format given below, candidates should send complete Curriculum Vitae along with the names of three referees. Curriculum Vitae should contain details of the experimental expertise and list of publications.
6. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates may apply directly, STRICTLY IN THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT GIVEN BELOW, through e-mail, to the Investigator of the project, clearly indicating the name of the project along with their complete C.V., e-mail id, fax numbers, telephone numbers. Only Short listed candidates will be called for interview and they required to submit attested copies of all their certificates and a Demand Draft of Rs 100/- drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank payable at Delhi/New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII (SC/ST/PH and Women candidates are exempted from payment of fees) subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview.

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 05th April, 2019