AIIMS opening: Life Sciences candidates for Salary Rs. 71,120 month

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Kalyani was officially approved, under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), by Union Cabinet on October 07, 2015. The Institute was approved to be established over a span of 179.82-acre land on National Highway – 34 around 50 km from Kolkata, in the village of Basantapur, near Kalyani, District Nadia, West Bengal. The Institute was established by the Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences Act, 1956 (25 of 1956) as per Ministry of Health and Family Welfare notification dated 24th January, 2018.

Post : Project Research Scientist - 1 (Non-Medical)

Applications are invited from eligible candidates to be appointed purely on a temporary and contractual basis for the ICMR-funded Extramural Project titled : "Gut-Brain-Microbiome interaction : modulation of the Gut Microbiome by Faecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in Patients of Functional Bowel Disorder with Psychiatric Comorbidity"

No of post : 01
Monthly Emoluments : Rs. 56,000 +27% HRA = Rs. 71,120

Essential Qualifications :
1st Class Master's degree in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Physiology or relevant subject from a recognized institute
2nd Class M.Sc. + Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Physiology or relevant subject from a recognized institute

Desirable Qualifications :
• Experience in microbiome analysis, sequencing & metagenomics, molecular diagnostics, and bioinformatics-related laboratory work.
• Sound knowledge of computer applications.
• Two years of research experience in relevant subjects after obtaining essential qualifications
(Note : Ph.D. degree shall be treated as equivalent to three years of experience).

Application Process :
Interested candidates must submit their application in the prescribed format along with a passport-size photo and self-attested copies of all relevant documents in a single PDF file through email to: gastroaiimsk@gmail.com
Deadline: 06.04.2025 (up to 05:00 PM)

Selection Process :
Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Written/Aptitude Test followed by an Interview
• Date : 12.04.2025
• Time : 10:00 AM
• Venue : Department of Microbiology, 4th Floor, Medical College Block (Academic Block-1), AIIMS Kalyani
Candidates must bring original documents, one photocopy set, and a valid photo ID at the time of the interview.

Terms & Conditions :
• Contract Basis : The appointment is purely temporary for 6 months (extendable based on performance and funding availability). There is no claim for a regular appointment.
• Termination : Contract may be terminated by either party with 30 days' notice.
• Accommodation : No hostel or housing will be provided.
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
• Incomplete Applications will be rejected without intimation.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• Institute Rules: Appointees must adhere to AIIMS Kalyani regulations.
Updates regarding the recruitment process will be available on aiimskalyani.edu.in No individual notifications will be sent.

Application Submission Guidelines :
• Download & fill the prescribed application form.
• Attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
• Merge all documents into a single PDF file.
• Email the application with the subject line:
Application for PRS -I (Non-Medical) - ICMR Funded Extramural Project, Department of Gastroenterology AIIMS Kalyani
The shortlisted candidates' list & interview schedule will be published on the AIIMS Kalyani website.

Important Notes :
• The selection committee's decision is final and binding.
• The result will be published on AIIMS Kalyani's website and emailed to selected candidates.
• Legal jurisdiction: Any disputes shall be subject to Kolkata courts.