Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) is a modern university near GIFT City, Gandhinagar. Funded by the Government of Gujarat’s Department of Science and Technology, GBU will create a culture of excellence and innovation with entrepreneurship at its core. GBU offers Masters by Research and PhD biotechnology programmes with a strong translational focus, aiming to deliver biotechnology solutions for society, engaging with the vibrant life science industry in Gujarat, and across India.
Post : Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (01)
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) to work on ICAR-NASF funded research project entitled “CRISPR Crop Network: Targeted improvement of stress tolerance, nutritional quality and yield of crops by using genome editing” for three years. Initial appointment of the suitable candidate would be for one year and renewable upon satisfactory performance of the candidate. The position is temporary and co-terminus with the NASF scheme with the project duration (3 years) or end of the project whichever is earlier. The engagement in the project along the tenure is purely on contract basis subject to satisfactory performance.
Eligibility
Essential Qualifications: Master’s degree in Plant Physiology / Plant Biotechnology / Plant Biochemistry / Plant Molecular Biology / Botany / Genetics / Genomics / Biotechnology or in relevant subjects. The candidates must have qualified UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET/GATE or equivalent OR Ph.D. in any of the above discipline. Please see DST OM No. SR/S9/Z-08/2018, dated 30th Jan 2019; ICAR FNo. Ag.Edn. 2(9)/2018-HRD, 30th Oct 2018; ICAR FNo. Ag.Edn. 6/27/2014- HRD, 30th July 2019 for eligibility. Desirable qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates having prior experience in Agrobacterium mediate genetic transformation of mustard, particle gun mediated transformation of plants, genome editing of plants, molecular cloning, Molecular analysis of transgenic plants.
Work
- Development of genome edited lines
- Molecular characterization of genome edited lines
- Phenotypic and physiological evaluation of genome edited lines
Age Limit : Maximum 35 years for men. For women/SC/ST/OBC, an age relaxation of 5 years will be given as per Govt. of India/ICAR rules.
Fellowship : As per ICAR rule : Rs. 31,000/- +HRA per month for 1st. & 2nd year followed by Rs. 35000/ HRA per month for 3rd Year
Duration : 3 Years (Initially for six months and further extension subjected to satisfactory progress made by the incumbent)
How to Apply
Eligible candidates may apply to the PI, Dr. Sangram K. Lenka (Cooperating Centre Principal Investigator), Gujarat Biotechnology University, Gandhinagar through the online application by emailing the application form documents at gbu-pbt-project@gbu-edu.in along with the CV and other credentials on or before 25th Sept. 2022.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email for interview. The interview will be conducted hybrid (online + offline) at Gujarat Biotechnology University, Gandhinagar. No TA/DA will be paid to attend interview.
Last Date of receiving applications : 25th. September 2022
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