National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi is an Autonomous Research Institution funded by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, to pursue research on various aspects of plant genomics. The Institute is also in the process of establishing a NIPGR Translational Centre at Biotech Science Cluster, NCR, Faridabad. NIPGR invites applications from Indian Citizens for filling up the vacant posts on Direct Recruitment basis, as detailed below. The posts are temporary but likely to continue.
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary positions in the following projects/schemes (i) One Junior Research Fellow in the SERB-ECRA project entitled “Identification of effector proteins from generalist herbivore spodoptera littura and its targets in Arabidopsis”, and (ii) One Research Associate and One Technical Assistant in the DBT project entitled “Plant Analytical Platform for Phytohormones and Low Abundant Molecules”, (PAPM) under the supervision of Dr. Jyothilakshmi Vadassery, Scientist, NIPGR
Junior Research Fellow (one post):
Emoluments : as per DST/DBT norms & as sanctioned in the project.
Qualification: Candidates having M.Sc./M.Tech degree (with minimum 70% marks) in Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics or a related field duly supported with research work are eligible to apply. The candidate with prior work experience in analyzing bioinformatic data will be preferred.
Research Associate (RA-III) (one post):
Emoluments : as per DST/DBT norms & as sanctioned in the project.
Qualification: Candidates having doctorate (Ph.D) degree in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Chemistry or equivalent with strong publication record are eligible to apply. The candidate must have excellent knowledge in metabolomics with publications to support the same. An experience on wrking in plant metabolomics is desirable with ability to handle GC-MS, LC-MS and other high-end equipments.
Technical Assistant (one post):
Emoluments : as per DST/DBT norms & as sanctioned in the project.
Qualification: Candidates having M.Sc./M.Tech degree (with minimum 70% marks) in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/ Chemistry or a related field duly supported with research work are eligible to apply. The candidate with prior work experience in metabolomics will be preferred. The candidate will be involved in day-to-day running of the metabolome facility.
The above positions are completely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project/scheme. The initial appointment will be for one year or till the tenability of the project/scheme whichever is earlier, which can be curtailed/extended on the basis of assessment of the candidate’s performance and discretion of the Competent Authority. NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above posts depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidates. Reservation of posts shall be as per Govt. of India norms.
Eligible candidates may apply by sending hard copy and soft copy of the duly filled application in the given format with a cover letter. The attested copies of the mark-sheets, certificates, and proof of research experience/publications should be attached. The applications should reach the address given below within 15 days from the date of the advertisement. The envelope should be super-scribed as "Application for the Post of "JRF/RA/Technical Assistant" , under the supervision of Dr. Jyothilakshmi Vadassery, Scientist, NIPGR.
Note: Both hard copy and soft copy of the application in the given format must be submitted. Application not received in the prescribed format will be summarily rejected. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Dr. Jyothilakshmi Vadassery
Staff Scientist - III,
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Aruna Asraf Ali Mrag,
P.O. Box No. 10531,
New Delhi - 110067
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