Vacancy for Life Sciences, Biotechnology candidates at Agharkar Research Institute

MACS - Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) an autonomous Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India is committed to the promotion of science and technology with emphasis on high standards of research and development activities for the benefit of humankind and the nation.

Post : Project Technical Support - III (1 No.)

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the temporary post of “Project Technical Support - III” (one post) under “Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi Sponsored Project” (SP-367) in the Nanobioscience Group of this Institute. Detailed advertisement is available on the subsequent page.

Funding Agency, Title, Period of the Project & Post Code : Indian Council Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi Sponsored Project (SP-367) : Titled " Potential stemness genes knockout through CRISPR- Cas9 technology in triple-negative breast cancer cells via multitalented nano-hybrids"
Period up to : 19.02.2028
Post Code : ICMR/PTS/SP-367/2025

Name of the Principal Investigator : Dr. Virendra Gajbhiye, Scientist-E

Group/ Division : Nanobioscience

Qualifications :
Essential :
• Three Years Graduate Degree in Biotechnology / Life Science + three years post qualification experience in CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system.
OR
• Post Graduate in Biotechnology/ Life Science.

Desirable :
• Applicant qualified in any one of the following tests: CSIR/UGC/ICMR including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) OR GATE. National Level examination by DST, DBT, etc.
• Experience in CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system, Animal cell culture, RT-PCR, In vivo, Animal handling, Nanoparticle synthesis and characterization, SELEX technique.
• Willingness to enroll in the PhD programm at ARI.

Monthly stipend : RS. 28,000/- + HRA (as applicable)

Age limit (as on date of interview) : 35 years as on closing date of advt

Terms and Conditions :
1. Candidates fulfilling above conditions may apply online application link (http://arijob.ourlib.in) and attached with self-attested scanned certificates, recent Passport size photograph, caste certificate issued by competent authority (for reserved category), receipt of online payment of fees {if applicable} on or before 11th March 2025.
2. Non-refundable application fee of Rs. 100/- (except SC/ST/Divyang/Women Candidates) to be paid online through onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/ (Steps to follow: Educational Institutions → Categogy → Agharkar Research Institute-MACS→ Payment Category→ Other→ Enter Necessary fields / details etc.). Candidates 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 the bare minimum and mere possession of same will not entitle the candidate to be called for interview. The Institute reserves the right to select a suitable candidate.
4. In the case of deserving and exceptionally qualified candidates, desirable qualifications are relaxed at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
5. The Positions/ requirements are purely on contractual basis. The selected candidates may be assigned to another project based on Institutional requirement.
6. The Candidate has the option to appear for an interview in Hindi language as well

Last date for receipt of Online Application : 11th March 2025
Display of the shortlist of candidates for online interview : 14th March 2025 (Friday)
Day, Date & time of Online Interview : 19th March 2025 (Wednesday) at 11:00 am Onwards
Note : No T.A. is admissible for attending the interview and the selected candidate will have no right for appointment against any ARI or funding agency’s post/s.