Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) is an autonomous, grant-in-aid research institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Goverment of India. It was established in 1946 by the Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science as MACS Research Institute and renamed as ARI in 1992 in honour and memory of its founder Director, late Professor S.P. Agharkar.

Post : Junior Research Fellow

Funding Agency Title, Period of the Project & Post Code : Wellcome Trust / DBT India Alliance Sponsored Project (SP-WT/DBT IA): "Exploration of pro-regenerative secreted molecules and their mechanistic details in heart regeneration using zebrafish as a model organism". Period up to: 22/09/2024. Post Code: ARI/SP- WT/DBT IA/JRF

Group/ Division : Developmental Biology Group.

Qualifications Essential :
Essential:
i) Master Degree with at least 60% marks in any discipline in Biological OR Pharmaceutical Sciences OR Chemistry.
ii) Applicant must be qualified in any one of the following tests: CSIR-UGC/ICAR NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) OR GATE. National Level examination DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc., IISER etc.
Desirable:
i) Experience in animal handling skills.

Desirable:
(i) Experience and Hands on training in Molecular Biology Techniques. Isolation and Identification of Foprminifera for various analyses.
(ii) The candidate is required to carry out field sample collection that include research cruises. Lab work for the analysis of forminiferal samples and molecular biology techniques.
(iii) Must have a valid Indian Passport with validity of minimum One year from the date of advertisement.

Monthly stipend : Rs. 31,000/- (Consolidated)

Age limit (as on date of interview)
Upto 28 years for General Category. Age relaxation of upto 5 years (Upto 33 years) for SC/ST/Differently abled/women candidates and 3 years (Upto 31 years) for OBC (Non-creamy layer), candidates selected through DBT-BET 2019 shall also be considered for age relaxation as applicable.

1. Candidates fulfilling above conditions may apply in the prescribed format available under this advertisement along with self-attested copies of qualifications, certificates, Passport size photograph, caste certificate issued by competent authority (for reserved category) and send it to The Administrative Officer, Agharkar Research Institute, G.G. Agarkar Road, Pune – 411 004, by 25th November 2019 (Monday).
2. Non-refundable application fee of Rs.100/- (except SC/ST/women and PH candidates) to be paid online through onlinesbi.com/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm or link available on Institute Website aripune.org (Pay application fees on SBI Collect under Announcements). Candidate 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 bare minimum and mere possession of same will not entitle the candidate to be called for interview. The Institute reserves the right to select the suitable candidate.
4. In case of deserving and exceptionally qualified candidates, desirable qualification are relaxed at the discretion of the Competent Authority.

Last date for receipt of Application : 25th November 2019 (Monday).
Display of the short list of candidates for interview : Will be displayed on Institute website by 28th November 2019 (Thursday)
Day, Date & time of Interview : 13th December 2019 (Friday), at 10:00 A.M.

Note: No T.A. is admissible for attending interview and selected candidate will have no right for appointment against any ARI or funding agency’s post/s.

MACS’ AGHARKAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE
G. G. Agarkar Road, Pune 411004, M.S., India