The Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB) is a premier research organization in frontier areas of modern biology. The objectives of the Centre are to conduct high quality basic research and training in frontier areas of modern biology, and promote centralized national facilities for new and modern techniques in the inter-disciplinary areas of biology.
Applications are invited from the eligible Indian National for temporary position(s) on contractual basis as indicated hereunder.
Project Associate-I
Project Code & Title : GAP0466 JC Bose Fellowship ; Dr. Rakesh K Mishra
Post Code : 011022
Number of positions- Area : 01- Drosophila genetics
Upper Age Limit : 35
Essential Qualification(s) and Experience : Master’s degree in Life Sciences from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification(s) : Research experience in Drosophila genetics is desirable. Candidates with NET qualification will be preferred
Duration of project upto : 30.08.2026
Project Associate-I
Project Code & Title : OLP0020 Elucidating the Metabolic Drivers of Dimorphic Transitions in Fungi ; Dr. Sriram Varahan
Post Code : 021022
Number of positions- Area : 01- Microbial Genetics, Cellular Metabolism
Essential Qualification(s) and Experience : Master’s degree in any area of Life Sciences from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification(s) : Master’s Degree in Microbiology. Research experience of minimum 1 year from reputed academic Institutions in Microbial genetics or Cellular metabolism will be preferred.
Upper Age Limit : 35
Duration of project upto : 31.08.2024
Project Associate-II
Project Code & Title : OLP0021 Functional characterization of crosstalk of NLR- RLR signaling pathways in viral infection ; Dr. Santosh Chauhan
Post Code : 031022
Number of positions- Area : 01- Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology
Essential Qualification(s) and Experience : Master’s Degree in Biology from a recognized University And 2 years experience in a research lab.
Desirable Qualification(s) : Hands on training in Cell biology with publication in peer reviewed international journal. Hands on training in Animal experiment will be preferred.
Upper Age Limit : 35
Duration of project upto : 26.09.2024
Project Associate-I
Project Code & Title : GAP0572 Regulation of Innate dsRNA Sensing Pathways by Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition-TFs ; Dr. Krishnan H Harshan
Post Code : 041022
Number of positions- Area : 01- Molecular Virology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology
Essential Qualification(s) and Experience : Master’s degree in any area of Life Sciences or B.Tech from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification(s) : The staff is required to work in biosafety level-2 and 3 (BSL-2/3) laboratory to assist in various studies pertaining to viral infections including, not limited to, SARS-CoV-2
Upper Age Limit : 35
Duration of project upto : 21.09.2024
Project Associate-I
Project Code & Title : MLP0163 Role of Mitochondria in the Innate Immune Response to SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Post Code : 051022
Number of positions- Area : 02- Molecular Virology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology
Essential Qualification(s) and Experience : Master’s degree in any area of Life Sciences or B.Tech from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification(s) : The staff is required to work in biosafety level-2 and 3 (BSL-2/3) laboratory to assist in various studies pertaining to viral infections including, not limited to, SARS-CoV-2
Upper Age Limit : 35
Duration of project upto : 31.03.2024
Project Associate-I
Project Code & Title : MLP0121 Towards product development in rice using mutants that have traits of agronomic importance- PhaseII ; Dr. Hitendra Kumar Patel
Post Code : 061022
Number of positions- Area : 03- Rice tissue culture and plant molecular biology
Essential Qualification(s) and Experience : Master’s Degree in Life Sciences/ Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Biochemistry or B. Tech degree in Biotechnology from a recognized University or equivalent
Desirable Qualification(s) : Research experience in crop plants [preferably rice (Oryza sativa)]: tissue culture, transformation, and handling of transgenic rice plants/plant molecular biology/ plant biotechnology / molecular characterization of rice plants, plant molecular biology, Marker-Assisted Selection, Plant Breeding
Upper Age Limit : 35
Duration of project upto : 31.03.2023
Project Associate-I
Project Code & Title : MLP0007 Efficient genome editing in indica rice (Oryza sativa); towards enhanced disease tolerance and improved agronomic traits
Post Code : 071022
Number of positions- Area : 01- Rice tissue culture and plant molecular biology
Essential Qualification(s) and Experience : Master’s Degree in Life Sciences / Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Biochemistry or B. Tech degree in Biotechnology from a recognized University or equivalent
Desirable Qualification(s) : Research experience in crop plants [preferably rice (Oryza sativa)]: tissue culture, transformation, and handling of transgenic rice plants/plant molecular biology / plant biotechnology / molecular characterization of rice plants
Upper Age Limit : 35
Duration of project upto : 31.03.2023
Project Manager
Project Code & Title : GAP0569 Enhanced viral surveillance by viral genome sequencing to better track SARS CoV-2 today and monitor future threats tomorrow [Rockefeller Grant] ; Dr. Vinay K. Nandicoori
Post Code : 081022
Number of positions- Area : 01- Project management
Essential Qualification(s) and Experience : Ph.D. in life sciences from a recognized university with 10 years of post PhD experience in relevant field.
Desirable Qualification(s) : Demonstrated ability to coordinate grants, optimizing the grant administration process, preparing progress reports, ensuring compliance with grant regulations
Upper Age Limit : Minimum age of 45 years
Duration of project upto : 30.06.2024
Senior Project Associate
Project Code & Title : MLP0167 Waste water based epidemiological monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 Virus and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Maharashtra ; Dr. Archana Bharadwaj Siva
Post Code : 091022
Number of positions- Area : 01 - Bioinformatics
Essential Qualification(s) and Experience : (i) Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent AND (ii) Four years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services OR i) Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology/ Pharma/ MD/ MS from a recognized University or equivalent
Desirable Qualification(s) : a) At least two years of experience in analysis of high throughput genomic data such as Next Generation Sequencing based data b) Good programming knowledge with proficiency in at least one language such as C, C++, R, Python, JS, or Perl, as demonstrated by publications or github profile or other code repositories c) Should be well versed with Linux/ bash/ command line interface, and have the ability to create and modify custom pipelines for data analysis d) Experience with analysis of population level genomic data, clinical genomics, de novo genome assembly, cancer genomics, or metagenomics will be considered favourably Development of computational tools/algorithms/data visualization e) Development of computational tools/algorithms/data visualization
Upper Age Limit : 40 years
Duration of project upto : 31.03.2023
Project Associate II
Project Code & Title : OLP0023 Development of single domain antibodies (nanobody) for structure-function studies of GluK2 kainate receptors ; Dr. Janesh Kumar
Post Code : 101022
Number of positions- Area : 01- Protein biochemistry, X-ray crystallograph y, cryoelectron microscopy
Essential Qualification(s) and Experience : Master’s Degree in life sciences from a recognized University And 2 years experience in a research lab.
Desirable Qualification(s) : Experience with protein expression and purification, structure determination of biological macromolecules
Upper Age Limit : 35 years
Duration of project upto : 03.10.2024
Monthly Emoluments
Project Associate-I : (i) 31,000/- p.m. + HRA as applicable/admissible to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 25,000/- p.m. + HRA as applicable/admissible for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Project Associate-II : (i) 35,000/- p.m. + HRA as applicable/admissible to Scholars who are selected through a process as mentioned in (i) above (ii) 28,000/ p.m. + HRA as applicable/admissible for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Senior Project Associate : 42,000/- + HRA
Project Manager : 1,25,000/- p. m (Consolidated)
General terms and conditions
1. How to apply Candidates who fulfill the criterion to fill up the ONLINE APPLICATION format by clicking on the following link........
2. Number of posts Director, CCMB reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of positions and also cancel the recruitment process for the positions mentioned above at any stage of the recruitment process. The decision of the Director, CSIR-CCMB will be final and binding.
3. Age relaxation Age relaxation as per CSIR/Govt. of India guidelines. Age will be calculated as on the last date of receipt of online applications.
4. Awaiting result/ Pursuing degree Those candidates who are still pursuing/ awaiting result for their degree M.Sc./ B.Tech./ PhD or any other qualification for the above post(s) as on the date of application will not be considered.
5. Eligibility criterion Candidate should note that non-fulfillment of the eligibility criterion will result in cancellation of candidature at any stage
6. Experience The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications prescribed for that post.
7. Screening of applications The applicants will be subjected to short listing by CCMB scientists/designated committee according to the current requirement and the candidate’s shortlisted for interview will be displayed on CCMB website.
8. Selection procedure The candidate(s) shortlisted by CCMB scientists/designated committee have to appear for interview in person/online before the Selection Committee. The date, time and venue of the test/interview will be notified in due course through email only.
9. Result / Panel for waitlisted candidate Based upon the performance of candidates in the interview, result of selected candidates against the number of post available in the project for each post code, will be declared and posted on CCMB website. A panel of waitlisted candidates in order of merit will also be formed for each post code, which will be valid for one year. The panel may be operated on the recommendation of Project Investigator for meeting out any future requirement in the project arises due to resignation of incumbent/ non-joining of selected candidates/ further unforeseen/urgent requirement of project manpower for the same position in same project.
10. Engagement The engagement shall be initially for a short duration based on availability of funds which may be extended or curtailed based on the conduct and the performance of the incumbent as well as requirement of the institute. However, the engagement will not be beyond the tenure of the project and shall expire automatically on the expiry of project tenure, in which candidate has been selected. The engagement under projects does not confer any right/claim whatsoever, either explicitly or implicitly on the appointee for regular appointment in CSIR/CCMB, against any post or otherwise under any legal conditions or precedent.
11. Leave The incumbent would not be entitled to any kind of regular leave. However, they would be allowed for one-day Leave for each completed month.
12. TA/DA No TA/ DA admissible for attending test/interview, joining the position.
13. Office timings/ Working hours The incumbent is required to perform the assigned duties during working hours i.e. from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM on working days. The incumbent will not be allowed to take up any other assignment during the period of engagement. He /She may be required to work on Saturday/Sunday/other Gazetted holidays and beyond working hours also if need be.
14. Tax deduction at source The Income Tax or any other tax liable to be deducted, as per the prevailing rules will be deducted at source before effecting the payment.
15. Confidentiality of data and documents The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of the data collected as well as the deliverables produced for the office shall remain with this office. No one shall utilize or publish or disclose or part with, to a third party, any part of the data or statistics or proceedings or information collected for the purpose of this assignment or during the course of assignment for the office, without the express written consent of the office. The incumbent shall be bound to hand over the entire set of records of assignment to the Office before the expiryof the contract, and before the final payment is released by the office.
16. Termination of Service The performance of project personnel would be reviewed periodically so that candidates not found up to the mark, could be terminated. The engagement may be terminated at any time by the office without assigning any reasons by giving a one month notice. In case, the person desires to leave the assignment, he/she may also do so by giving one month notice or payment of one month stipend in lieu of, which can be condoned/ curtailed/ extended depending upon the discretionof the Competent Authority.
17. DISCLAIMER Candidates who are applying for any of the above post shall ensure that they fulfill the essential qualifications. If they apply without fulfilling the essential qualifications then it will be considered that they are giving wrong/misleading information. The ONUS OF THIS ACTION WILL BE ON THE CANDIDATE and not on the Institute. In case they are found not fulfilling the essential criteria or that they have provided misleading information, then their candidature for the post may be rejected at any stage of selection or after selection.
18. Disqualification Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification for the post.
Last date to submit application through online : 18th October 2022
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