Opportunity for Life Sciences, Pharma candidates at THSTI | Pay upto Rs. 47,000 pm

Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) is an autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. The institute is an integral part of the interdisciplinary NCR Biotech Science Cluster located at Faridabad, and is designed as a dynamic, interactive organization with the mission to conduct innovative translational research and to develop research collaborations across disciplines and professions to translate concepts into products to improve human health.

Research Associate-I - 02 posts
Project : Selection of an efficacious herbal extract by screening in the in vitro and in vivo model of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
PI : Dr. Pramod Kumar Garg
Age limit : 35 years
Minimum Qualification and Experience : PhD in Life Sciences or Pharmacology from a recognized university. Experience in small animal handling and experiments including but not limited to oral gavage, blood draw and tissue extraction. Experience in tissue and plasma/serum sample preparation for different bioanalytical and Omic studies. Should have at least one firstauthor peer-reviewed publication in an international journal indexed in Pubmed or Scopus.
Desirable Qualification & Experience : Experience in biochemical investigations in blood; tissue histology; Molecular biology techniques including Gene Expression studies by RT-PCR; Biochemistry techniques like ELISA. Should have experience with Microsoft Excel and other basic computer applications. Should have good writing and presentation skills.
Monthly Emoluments : Rs. 47,000/- +HRA

Project Associate-I/II - 01 post
Project : Selection of an efficacious herbal extract by screening in the in vitro and in vivo model of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
PI : Dr. Pramod Kumar Garg
Age limit : 35 years
Minimum Qualification and Experience :
For Project Associate-I Master's degree in any branch of life sciences or M.Pharma or equivalent from a recognized University.
For Project Associate-II Master's degree in any branch of life sciences or M.Pharma or equivalent from a recognized University with two years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field.
Desirable Qualification & Experience : Experience of working with animal samples/tissue as well as mammalian cell lines. Experience in molecular biology and biochemistry techniques like ELISA, Western blotting, RTPCR etc. Should have experience with Microsoft Excel and other basic computer applications. Should have good writing and presentation skills
Monthly Emoluments : i) Rs. 31,000/- +HRA (for PAI)/ Rs. 35,000/- +HRA (for PAII) Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests CSIR UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Department and their agencies and institutions) ii) Rs.25,000/- + HRA (for PAI)/ Rs.28,000/- + HRA (for PAII) for others who do not fall under (i) above.

Senior Project Associate - 01 post
Project : Understanding regulation and function of complex network of TA systems in Mycobacterium tuberculosis
PI : Dr. Ramandeep Singh
Age limit : 40 years
Minimum Qualification and Experience : Master s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent from a recognized university with four years' of post qualification experience in R&D. OR PhD in Life Sciences or equivalent from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification & Experience : Expertise in recombinant protein purification, biochemical and/or biophysical assays and molecular biology are required.
Experitise in tissue culture work, RNA work, RT-PCR etc.
Monthly Emoluments : Rs. 42,000/- +HRA

Project Associate-II - 01 post
Project : Delineating the itaconate dissimilation pathway in mycobacterium tuberculosis
PI : Dr. Ramandeep Singh
Age limit : 35 years
Minimum Qualification and Experience : Master s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent from a recognized university with two years' of post qualification experience in R&D.
Desirable Qualification & Experience : Expertise in recombinant protein purification, biochemical and/or biophysical assays and molecular biology are required.
Experitise in tissue culture work, RNA work, RT-PCR etc.
Monthly Emoluments : i) Rs. 35,000/- +HRA Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests CSIR UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Department and their agencies and institutions) ii) Rs.28,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above

Project Associate-I - 01 post
Project : Evaluation of Rationally Designed Influenza Vaccines (ENDFLU)
Age limit : 35 years
Minimum Qualification and Experience : Master s degree in any branch of Life Sciences / M.V.Sc from a recognised University.
Desirable Qualification & Experience : Experience in quantitation of viral stocks in cells, viral immunoassays, quantitative PCR, and molecular virology/ immunology techniques is preferential. Preference will be given with work experience in viruses.
Monthly Emoluments : i) Rs. 31,000/- +HRA Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests CSIR UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Department and their agencies and institutions ) ii) Rs.25000/- +HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above

Project Associate-I - 01 post
Project : Inter-Institutional program for Maternal, Neonatal and Infant Sciences A Translational approachinterdisciplinary Group for Advanced Research on BirtH outcomes DBT India Initiative (GARBH-INI Phase II)
PI : Dr. Shinjini Bhatnagar and Co-PI : Dr. Bhabatosh Das
Age limit : 35 years
Minimum Qualification and Experience : Master s degree in any branch of Life Sciences from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification & Experience : Experience in microbiology works, DNA sequencing and analysis of DNA sequences. Evaluation of virulence and resistance functions. Statistical analysis.
Monthly Emoluments : i) Rs. 31,000/- +HRA Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests CSIR UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Department and their agencies and institutions) ii) Rs.25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above

Project Associate-II - 01 post
Project : Understanding gastrointestinal tract microbiome of neonates with or without sepsis (Sepsis Program)
PI : Dr. Bhabatosh Das
Age limit : 35 years
Minimum Qualification and Experience : Master s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent from a recognized University with two years' of post qualification experience in R&D.
Desirable Qualification & Experience : Experience in microbiology works, DNA sequencing and analysis of DNA sequences. Evaluation of virulence and resistance functions. Statistical analysis.
Experitise in tissue culture work, RNA work, RT-PCR etc.
Monthly Emoluments : i) Rs. 35,000/- +HRA Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests CSIR UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Department and their agencies and institutions) ii) Rs.28,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
a) These are short-term positions and extension will be granted subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbents and tenure of the project for which they are selected. Those appointed to these positions will not have any claim for regularization of their employment.
b) All educational, professional and technical qualification should be from a recognized Board/University.
c) The experience requirement specified above shall be the experience acquired after obtaining the minimum educational qualifications specified for the post.
d) Closing date of online application will be the CRUCIAL DATE for determining eligibility with regard to age, essential qualification etc.
e) The age limit, qualification, experience and other requirements may be relaxed at the discretion of the competent authority, in case of candidates who are otherwise suitable. In case candidates are not found suitable for the posts notified, they can be offered lower post / lower emoluments on the recommendation of the Selection Committee.
f) Age and other relaxations for direct recruits and departmental candidates:
1. By five years for candidates belonging to SC/ST communities.
2. By three years for candidates belonging to OBC communities.
3. For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) falling under the following categories : (i) UR - ten years, ii) OBC - 13 years (iii) SC/ST - 15 4. Age is relaxable for Central Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government, from time-to-time.
5. There is no upper age limit for the Institute employees who are treated as departmental candidates.
g) All results will be published on our website and all future communications will be only through email
h) In case a large number of applications are received, screening will be done to limit the number of candidates to those possessing higher/relevant qualification and experience.
i) With regard to any provisions not covered in this notification, the bye laws of THSTI / Govt. of India rules / guidelines shall prevail.
j) Canvassing wrong in any form will be a disqualification

HOW TO APPLY
1. Documents to be kept handy before filling up the online application: (all the documents except (i) should be in pdf format) :
i) A soft copy of your passport size photo and signature. (jpeg/jpg/png format)
ii) A comprehensive CV containing details of qualification, positions held, professional experience / distinctions etc.
iii) Matriculation certificate (equivalent to 10th Standard) / Mark sheet
iv) Intermediate certificate (equivalent to 12th Standard) / Mark sheet
v) Graduation degree certificate / Mark sheet
vi) Post-Graduation degree certificate & Mark sheet
vii) Ph.D or equivalent degree certificate (if applicable)
viii) Relevant experience certificates (if applicable)
ix) Caste / Disability certificate in the format prescribed by the Govt. of India, if applicable
2. Procedure for filling up online application:
i) The eligible and interested candidates may apply online at the Institute’s website thsti.res.in/career. Applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
ii) The following will be the step wise procedure-
A) Step 1 : Details of applicant
B) Step 2 : Uploading of documents
C) Step 3 : Payment of application fee
> The payment can be made by using Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI.
> Once payment is made, no correction / modification is possible
> Candidates are requested to keep a copy of the provisional receipt for future reference.
> Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
> Details of fees to be paid are as shown below:
Unreserved, OBC & EWS candidates : Rs 236/-
SC/ST/Women/PwBD : Rs 118/-
D) Step 4 : Submission of application form
iii) On successful submission of application, an auto-generated email containing the reference number will be sent to the email address provided. Please keep a note of the reference number for future correspondence.
iv) Candidates are required to keep a printout of the online application form by using the print button on the dashboard for future reference.
v) Candidates must ensure that he / she fulfils all the eligibility criteria as stipulated in the advertisement. If it is found that he / she does not fulfil the stipulated criteria during the recruitment process, the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled. If the same is noticed after the appointment, the candidate will be terminated following due process.
vi) Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
vii) In case of difficulty in filling up the online form, please send e-mail to personnel@thsti.res.in along with the screenshot of the error displayed (if any).