Opportunity for Ph.D, M.Pharm as Research Associate at IBSD

Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), a National Institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India invites applications for contractual positions of Scientist Fellows. The main mandate of IBSD is Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources for the socio-economic Development of the North East Region of India, which is a genetic treasure trove of plants, animals and microbial resources.

Post : Research Associate-I (01)

Applications are invited from deserved and suitable candidates for the post of Research Associate-I under the project entitled “Sub-Network 1: Studies on anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity of selected medicinal plants and formulations in cell culture model of virus” under DBT-AYUSH Network on R&D Activities related to SARS-CoV-2 Virus and COVID-19 Disease.

Age limit : 35

Fellowship/ Consolidated pay : Rs. 47,000/- +8% HRA. (As per DST OM No.SR/S9/Z-08/2018 dated 10.07.2020)

Duration : 1 (one) year or till the completion of the project whichever is earlier

Qualification : Ph.D in Life Sciences or Chemistry or having 3 years of research experience after M.Sc/M.Pharm/M.Tech with atleast one research paper in science citation indexed (SCI) Journal.

Desirable: Candidate with experience in natural product research.

The above position is purely temporary and co- terminus with the project. Selected candidate shall not claim for regular appointment either in IBSD, Imphal and its branches or DBT, New Delhi. Recruitment of the above position shall be as per the Recruitment Rules of the Institute. Eligible and interested candidates may send their application with scan copies of following documents through E-mail: nanaocha.ibsd@nic.in latest by 15th September, 2020.

• Duly filled-in application form which is given in the next page.
• Scanned copies of marks sheets, certificates, age proof, Category (in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD applicants, relaxable for reserved categories as per GoI norms).
• Experience certificates, if any.
• List of publications/patents, if any.
• In-depth biodata Applicants should provide their mobile no. and E-mail.

Due to COVID-19 Pandemic situation, short listed candidates should appear interview through video conferencing and the details of which will be communicated through E-mail. No interim enquiries will be entertained.