NIAB is an autonomous and premier institute of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. The Institute aims to develop and harness novel and emerging biotechnological tools and applications, and take up research in cutting-edge areas for improving animal health and productivity as well as contribute to human health and welfare.

Post : Project Associate -II

One position of Project Associate -II against the DBT funded project entitled “Feasibility of producing cattle gonadotropins in milk of rabbit by invivo gene transfection”

PI: Dr. Nirmalya Ganguli. Co-PI: Dr. Subeer S Majumdar.

Tenable upto : July 2021.

Eligibility : Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Etc.) or Post Graduate degree in professional courses (M. Tech in Life Sciences, M. VSc. Etc.) with two years of research experience.

Desired Experience : Candidate with experience in Protein purification/ Nanoparticle development for gene delivery (chitosan, carbon dot, etc)/ primary culture of mammalian cell/ molecular biology/ Gene cloning technique/ laboratory animal (Mice, Rabbit) handling is desirable.

Age : 35 years

Fellowship amount : Rs. 35000/-PM+ 24% HRA = 43,400/- PM as per the DST guidelines.

Candidates are advised to fill 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.

No need to send hard copy. Interim enquiries will not be entertained.

Online link for submission of application is available from 05-05-2020 and the last date is 25-05-2020 by 5 PM.