The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune is a premier institute dedicated to research and teaching in the basic sciences. Established in 2006, the institute falls under the purview of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (vide communication F.No. 22-8/2006-TS.1). As a unique initiative in science education in India, IISER aims to be a Science University of the highest caliber devoted to both teaching and research in a totally integrated manner, with state-of-the-art research and high quality education, thus nurturing both curiosity and creativity.
Post: Research Associate
Title of the Project “Neurobiology of fear: Involvement of CART Neuropeptide” funded by the Department of Biotechnology.
Project Code 30811053
Minimum prescribed educational Qualification/experience Masters or equivalent with minimum 60% marks/equivalent grade and Ph.D. in any relevant area in Biological sciences.
Preference Candidates with experience in neuroanatomy or neuropharmacology, and in conducting behavioral paradigms using rodents, will be preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with good academic record and capable of managing a project independently.
Job requirement This challenging project that requires application of a range of protocols, inclusive of stereotaxy on rat model, conducting behavioral paradigms, and analyzing complex data. The RA will work as a team with JRFs and graduate students and investigate the neuranatomical-behavioral correlates underlying the processing of fear.
Tenure of the project Initially for a period of one year, extendable for further period of two years subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the study project.
Consolidated fixed emoluments per month Rs. 22,000 per month based on academic record and work experience of the candidate + HRA as admissible
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Last date for receipt of completed applications On or before June 12, 2011
General Information / details about the posts
1. Appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on termination of the research project.
2. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment / absorption in Funding Agency or in IISER Pune.
3. Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency and IISER Pune particularly applicable to the said project
4. The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions.
5. The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. Where number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, it will not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the Project Leader may restrict the number of candidates to be called for the interview to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates, to mention all the qualifications and experience in the relevant field at the time of applying.
6. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.
7. Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.
8. Reservation as per Govt. of India norms will be followed.
9. Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification.
10. The candidates recommended by the Screening Committee to be called for interview would be informed through e-mail only.
How to Apply:
Applicant should send duly filled RA_Application_Form by email (PDF/ MS-Word Format) kept under this advertisement on or before June 12, 2011 to bio_app@iiserpune.ac.in
The subject line of the e-mail must read “RA-Project : 30811053”.
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Call for Interviews:
The list of the shortlisted candidates for interviews with details of date, time and venue will be put up on the Institute website under this advertisement by June 15, 2011 and candidates will be informed by e-mail only.
The interviews will be conducted in the month of July 2011 at “IISER Pune, Sai Trinity Building, Sutarwadi Road, Near Garware Circle, Pashan, Pune – 411021”.
Advt. No. :12/2011. IISER-P/Rect/12.05.2011
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