Recruitment for Ph.D, M.Pharm, MSc as Scientist at NCCS | 09 posts

NCCS is an autonomous institute of Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. It is at the forefront of basic research in diverse areas of cell biology. The contributions made by scientists of NCCS have gained worldwide recognition.

NCCS is looking for Scientists and visionary academic leaders with outstanding record of research accomplishments. Persons having effective interpersonal and leadership skills with commitment to work effectively with colleagues as part of inter-disciplinary team are required. NCCS is looking for dedicated and committed Scientists who believe in institution building and have a passion for academic excellence and quality research for filling the following vacant positions.

Scientist ‘G’
Post : ONE Unreserved,
Pay Matrix Level 14 as per 7th CPC.
Age limit : Not exceeding 58 years.
Method of appointment: - Deputation failing which by Direct Recruitment.
Qualifications and experience :- Ph. D. /Equivalent with original work as evidenced by patents or publications. Evidence of leadership with 15 years experience of Post- qualification in R & D.
Desirable experience :- M.D. - Ph. D. with strong background in Microbiology preferably with translational outlook for microbial resources.
Experience for Deputation: Scientists from Central/ State Governments, Research Institutes, Autonomous Bodies etc.
(i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in parent department or
(ii) with 5 years service in Level 13A or equivalent in the parent cadre/ department and possess the essential qualification and experience as mentioned above.
Job Description :- The selected candidate, in addition to his own research program is expected to supervise overall activities of microbial repository and promote translational research activities with academia/industries.

Scientist ’D’
Post : One – Unreserved,
Pay Matrix : level 12 as per 7th CPC.
Age limit : Not exceeding 45 years.
Method of appointment: - Deputation failing which by Direct Recruitment.
Essential Qualifications and experience: - 1st class or equivalent in M. Tech./M.D./M. V. Sc./M. Pharm OR M.Sc. with Ph.D. with original work as evidenced by patents or publications. Evidence of leadership with 9 years’ experience in R & D OR Ph.D. with at least five years research experience in the relevant subject.
Desirable experience:- Extensive experience in microbial taxonomy, ecology and experience in International Depository Authority operations.
Experience for Deputation: - Scientists from Central/State Governments, Research Institutes, Autonomous Bodies etc.
(i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in parent Department or
(ii) With 5 years' service in Level 11 or equivalent in the parent cadre/ Department and possess the essential qualification & experience as mentioned above.
Job Description :
1. Overall supervision of activities in microbial repository and IDA developing long term vision and strategic priorities including improving and expanding the scope of services offered by microbial repository and obtaining accreditations like ISO and NABL.
2. Support activities of Repository in the areas of Microbial Ecology, Taxonomy and International Depositary Authority.

Scientist ’D’:
Total Posts: 6 Nos. OBC (3), SC(2), ST (1),
Pay Matrix : level 12 as per 7th CPC.
Age limit : Not exceeding 45 years.
Method of appointment: - Deputation failing which by Direct Recruitment. Essential Qualifications and experience: - 1st class or equivalent in M. Tech./M.D./M. V. Sc./M. Pharm OR M.Sc. with Ph.D. with original work as evidenced by patents or publications. Evidence of leadership with 9 years’ experience in R & D OR Ph.D. with at least five years research experience in the relevant subject.
Experience for Deputation: - Scientists from Central / State Governments, Research Institutes, Autonomous Bodies etc. (i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in parent Department or
(ii) With 5 years' service in Level 11 or equivalent in the parent cadre / Department and possess the essential qualification & experience as mentioned above.
(1) Desirable experience : Four years’ research experience in the area of Metabolic disorders including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal disease, obesity and hypertension.
Job Description : Developing areas of metabolic disease, animal model systems and perform cutting edge research including basic and advanced techniques.
(2) Desirable experience : Four years research experience in Microbiome/Antimicrobial Resistance in bacteria.
Job Description : Overall supervision of activities in microbial repository and developing long term vision and strategic priorities including improving and expanding the scope of services offered by microbial repository and obtaining accreditations like ISO and NABL. Perform research in the frontier areas of Microbiology such as Microbiome/ Genomics
(3) Desirable experience : Four years research experience in Microbiome Taxonomy, development of techniques for the growth and identification of “not yet cultured” bacteria.
Job Description : Overall supervision of activities in microbial repository and developing long term vision and strategic priorities including improving and expanding the scope of services offered by microbial repository and obtaining accreditations like ISO and NABL. Perform research in the frontier areas of Microbiology such as Microbiome/ Genomics.
(4) Desirable experience : Four years research experience in Molecular Immunology & Immunometabolism.
Job Description : Perform research in the areas of Immunometabolism or immunopathogenesis
(5) Desirable experience : Four years research experience in Cell and Tissue Engineering, organoid generation, organelle biology.
Job Description : Perform research in the areas of Cell and Tissue Engineering and organoid generation.
(6) Desirable experience : Four years research experience in Cancer Biology
Job Description : Perform research in the areas of cancer biology of solid tumors and haematological malignancies and chemotherapy.

Scientist ‘C’:
Post : One – Reserved for SC
Pay Matrix : level 11
Age limit : Not exceeding 40 years.
Method of appointment: - Deputation failing which by Direct Recruitment
Essential Qualifications and experience: - 1st class or equivalent in M.Tech./M.D./M.V.Sc./M.Pharm, M.Sc. with 5 years’ experience OR Ph.D. with original work as evidenced by patents or publications. Evidence of leadership with about 4 years’ experience in R & D.
Desirable experience :- Experience in the area of microbial taxonomy/ecology AMR. Experience for Deputation:- Scientists from Central / State Governments, Research Institutes, Autonomous Bodies etc.
(i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in parent Department or
(ii) With 5 years' service in Level 10 or equivalent in the parent cadre/ Department and possess the essential qualification & experience as mentioned above.
Job Description - 1. Contribute to the activities of Identification, authentication and curation of cultures received at repository of AMR organisms and develop research activities in this domain.

General information and conditions:-
1. Application in the prescribed format* duly filled in along with Demand Draft and self-attested photocopies of all certificates showing date of birth, qualifications, details of examinations passed, experience, list of publications, patents, caste certificate, payment proof of application fee if any, recent passport size photograph and other relevant documents should reach to the Director, National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, S. P. Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune – 411 007, Maharashtra, India. The last date for receipt of applications is 30 days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News. For candidates residing in North-Eastern States, Union Territory of Ladakh, Lahaul and Spiti Districts of Himachal Pradesh, Pangi Sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Island is 45 days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News. The name of the post applied for should be super scribed on the envelope.
2. The above posts are as per the Central Government pay scales and carry allowances like Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance and HRA as per 7th CPC rules. However no NPA will be admissible for these posts.
3. Reservations as per the Government of India norms in respect of SC/ST/OBC/PWD etc. will apply. Age relaxation will be available to SC/ST/PWD candidates as per Government of India rules. SC/ST candidates should produce proof of their caste certificate from appropriate authority.
4. Age limits shall be reckoned as on the closing date for receipt of application. However, in case of exceptionally well qualified candidates the upper age limit may be relaxed by the Competent Authority.
5. The upper age limit is however, relaxable up to 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years of OBC as per the Government orders in force only in those cases where the posts are reserved for respective categories, on production of relevant certificates in the prescribed format signed by the specified authority at the time of interview. The OBC candidates should produce the prescribed certificate valid for employment under Central Government.
6. Applications received after due date and incomplete applications without required documents will not be considered.
7. An application fee, as per the following details, is payable through online mode or through a crossed Demand Draft drawn on any nationalized bank and valid for at least 3 months in favour of “Director, National Centre for Cell Science, Pune” payable at Pune preferably on State Bank of India, NCL branch, National Chemical Laboratory Campus, Pune - 411 008. Account No.33794408771, (IFSC code- SBIN0003552), MICR No.411002012.

Scientist G
SC/ST/PWD Candidates : Exempted
Unreserved candidates : Rs.1,000/-
OBC/Women candidates : Rs.500/-
Unreserved candidates applying from abroad with OCI status : US $30
OBC/Women Candidates applying from abroad with OCI status : US $20

Scientist D, C
SC/ST/PWD Candidates : Exempted
Unreserved candidates : Rs.500/-
OBC/Women candidates : Rs.300/-
Unreserved candidates applying from abroad with OCI status : US $30
OBC/Women Candidates applying from abroad with OCI status : US $20

Applicants should attach proof of payment in respect of application fee along with the application.

8. Candidates working in Government Departments/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies should forward their applications through proper channel.
9. Outstation SC/ST candidates who are called for interview will only be paid second class train fare from the actual place of undertaking the journey or from the normal place of residence whichever is nearer to Pune railway station on production of relevant document of travel. However, reservation and sleeper charges and surcharge on superfast trains will be admitted if requisite ticket/receipt etc. is submitted as proof of having actually incurred the expenses. In the absence of valid details in the TA claim, the surcharges, etc. will not be allowed.
10. All applicants must fulfill the requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated in the advertisement as on last date of the receipt of application. They are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess the qualifications laid down for various posts as on the last date of receipt of the application. No enquiry asking for advice as to eligibility will be entertained. The prescribed qualifications are the minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be shortlisted for interview. The duly constituted screening committee may adopt its own criteria for shortlisting the candidates, based on number of applications received and functional requirements of the Institute. Decision of the Director, NCCS in this regard will be final and no correspondence or personal enquires will be entertained by NCCS on this behalf. The candidates should therefore, mention in the application all the qualifications and experience in the relevant area over and above the prescribed qualifications. The period of experience in a discipline/area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum educational qualifications prescribed for that post.
11. The Director, NCCS reserves the right to enhance/reduce the number of posts and also to cancel the recruitment process.
12. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence will be treated as disqualification for the post.
13. List of shortlisted candidates, Date & Time of Interview and all other relevant information will be published on our website. The candidates should check the website periodically for updates. Shortlisted candidates will be communicated for interview as per prevailing situation at that time.
14. Applicants will be informed by email only and no separate communication will be sent. All the candidates must mention their valid email address and Cell phone No. in the application.
15. Appointment will be made initially on probation period of two years which may be extended at the discretion of the Competent Authority. Further continuation will depend on candidate’s performance during the period of probation.
16. Experience for the position mentioned in the advertisement will be reckoned from the date of acquiring the qualification prescribed for the position.
17. Incomplete applications and/or the hard copy of the applications received after the last date shall not be considered. NCCS takes no responsibility for any delay in receipt or loss in postal transit of any application or communication.
18. Amendment, if any, in future will be published on NCCS website only.

WOMEN SCIENTISTS FULFILING THE REQUIREMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.