The National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) is an autonomous institution of Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, for a mandate of basic research, teaching & training, and as a national repository for cell lines/hybridomas etc. The centre is located in the midst of academically enriched environment of University of Pune Campus, Pune. NCCS invites applications for following posts purely on temporary basis on the various extramural projects.

Senior Research Fellow
Name of the Project / Principal Investigator : “Establishing the structural and functional role of Nup155 and Nup35 in Nup93 subcomplex of the nuclear pore complex . ”/Dr. Radha Chauhan
Upper Age limit : 32 Years
Qualification & Experience : M.Sc. in any branch of life science with minimum of 55% marks and two years of post-M.Sc. research experience. Candidate should have qualified NET/GATE/LS /BET exam.
Desirable : The Candidate should have experience in mammalian cell culture, Co – immunoprecipitation, techniques, protein purification & Characterization.
Total Monthly Emoluments : Rs. 28000/ pm + 30% HRA
Project Tenure : Three Year

Project Assistant
Name of the Project / Principal Investigator : “Detection and diagnosis of cancer in blood samples.” Dr. G. Kundu
Upper Age limit : 28 Years
Qualification & Experience : M. Sc. or equivalent degree with minimum of 55% marks in any branch of life sciences.
Desirable : Prior experience in Clinical Research
Total Monthly Emoluments : Rs. 22000/- pm (Fixed)
Project Tenure : One Year

Project Assistant
Name of the Project / Principal Investigator : “Identification of novel candidates involved in neuronal trafficking in Huntington’s disease. ” Dr. Deepa Subramanyam
Upper Age limit : 28 Years
Qualification & Experience : M. Sc. or equivalent degree with minimum of 55% marks in any branch of life sciences.
Desirable : Experience with fly handling, fly genetics, imaging, quantitative analysis, cell culture, molecular biology.
Total Monthly Emoluments : Rs. 21500/-pm (Fixed)
Project Tenure : One Year

Project Assistant
Name of the Project / Principal Investigator : “Identification of novel candidates involved in neuronal trafficking in Huntington’s disease. ” Dr. Amitabha Majumdar
Upper Age limit : 28 Years
Qualification & Experience : M. Sc. or equivalent degree with minimum of 55% marks in any branch of life sciences.
Desirable : Experience with fly handling, fly genetics, imaging, quantitative analysis, cell culture, molecular biology.
Total Monthly Emoluments : Rs. 21500/-pm (Fixed)
Project Tenure : One Year

Project Assistant
Name of the Project / Principal Investigator : Project Management Cell Dr. Ajay Pillai
Upper Age limit : 28 Years
Qualification & Experience : M. Sc. or equivalent degree with minimum of 55% marks in any branch of life sciences.
Desirable : Person with good English communication skills. Should have worked in Biotechnology related projects and have some experience in administration of project related document (Purchase indents/ UC-SE)
Total Monthly Emoluments : Rs. 20000/-pm (Fixed)
Project Tenure : One Year

Project Assistant
Name of the Project / Principal Investigator : Project Management Cell Dr. Ajay Pillai
Upper Age limit : 28 Years
Qualification & Experience : M. Sc. or equivalent degree with minimum of 55% marks in any branch of life sciences.
Desirable : Person with good English communication skills. Worked with patent drafts and scientific articles and communicating with funding Agencies.
Total Monthly Emoluments : Rs. 20000/-pm (Fixed)
Project Tenure : One Year

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Important Guidelines & Instructions
• Applications in the prescribed format duly filled in along with attested copies of all relevant certificates showing date of birth, educational qualifications, work experience, details of the exam passed (Secondary School Certificate onwards), caste certificate, if any and other relevant documents should reach “The Director, National Centre For Cell Science (NCCS), S. P. Pune University Campus, Post: Ganeshkhind, Pune - 411 007, Maharashtra, India on or before 21.11.2018.
• List of shortlisted candidates called for interview, date and time of interview & other relevant information will be published only on our institute website on or before 03.12.2018.
• Date of interviews will be declared along with the shortlisted candidates list.
• Applications received after the due date/due to postal delay and/or without the copies of the required certificates/documents will not be considered. Applications which are incomplete and/or not in the prescribed format will be strictly rejected.
• The Director, NCCS reserves the right to enhance/reduce the number of posts and also cancel the recruitment process.
• Additional percentage and experience cut-off will be applied during the screening process, if required.
• SC/ST/OBC candidates must produce proof of their caste certificate from appropriate authority. In addition, OBC candidates must also produce latest/valid non-creamy layer certificate in the prescribed form for claiming the reservation benefits.
• The prescribed educational qualifications and experience are the bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. The Centre reserves the right to call for interview only those candidates who in its opinion are likely to be suitable.Where number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, it will not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendations of screening committee, the project investigator may restrict the number of candidates to be called for the interview to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration of qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates, to mention all the qualifications and experience in the relevant field at the time of applying. No interim enquiries/correspondence/communication of any sort will be entertained on this matter.
• 5% Marks relaxation will be given to SC/ST/OBC candidates i.e. minimum of 50 % marks.
• The above advertised positions are filled up purely on temporary basis for the limited time period on the extramural projects funded by DBT/DST/CSIR/ICMR/SERB/Wellcome Trust-DBT/Government and private organizations. The position will automatically co-terminus on the completion of the project tenure. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment/absorption in funding agency or in NCCS, Pune.
• Age & Experience will be relaxed in exceptional cases by the Competent Authority.
• Fellowship/Emoluments for RA/SRF/JRF: Emoluments to the research personnel engaged under project will be made in accordance with the DST O.M. No, SR/S9/Z- 09/2012 dated 21.10.2014 or depending on the respective project sanctioned orders issued by funding agency.
• Age limit will be considered as on closing date of receipt of application. Age relaxation of 5 years in case of SC/ST/Women/PH candidates and 3 years in case of OBC candidates will be given as per Government of India rules. Reservation as per Govt, of India norms will be followed.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.
• Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence will be treated as disqualification for the post.
• The posts advertised shall be need based without any commitment for its filling.
• Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer of appointment.
• Please bring all the original certificates showing date of birth, qualification, statement of marks of the exam passed, degree certificates, certificate of past experience, certificate in support of present employment, salary certificate & other relevant documents along with a set of attested copies at the time of interview.
• Lower positions will be offered, if candidates are not found suitable for the above advertised positions.