Faculty Scientist Positions in Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Kerala
Designation/Position- Faculty Scientist Positions
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India invites application for Faculty Scientist Positions from eligible and interested candidates
About- The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) is an autonomous national institute of the Government of India, Ministry for Science & Technology, Department of Biotechnology. The mandate of the institute is discovery, innovation and translation in biotechnology and disease biology. Faculty Scientist Positions
Research/Job Area- Cancer research, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, pathogen biology and other interdisciplinary programs such as applied immunology, structural biology, chemical and molecular biology
Location- Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Eligibility/Qualification–
| POSITION | MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION | MINIMUM RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND PUBLICATION RECORD* | Age Limit* |
| Scientist C (Number of Positions – 3) | MD or PhD or equivalent | Three to five years postdoctoral experience plus peer reviewed high quality publications both as first and as co-author in multi-centric studies. Product development scientists must have excellent track records in technology development, patents, track record of transferring to industry and commercialization | 40 |
| Scientist E-I (Number of Positions – 2) | MD or PhD or equivalent | Six to ten years postdoctoral experience plus peer reviewed high quality publications both as First or Corresponding Author as well as and as co-author in multi-centric studies. Product development scientists must have excellent track records in technology development, patents, track record of transferring to industry and commercialization | 45 |
| Scientist E-II (Number of Positions – 3) | MD or PhD or equivalent | Ten years postdoctoral experience plus peer reviewed high quality publications both as First andCorresponding Author as well as and as co-author in multi-centric studies Product development scientists must have excellent track records in technology development, patents, track record of transferring to industry and commercialization. | 50 |
| Scientist F (Number of Positions – 1) | MD or PhD or equivalent | Twelve years post doctoral experience plus peer reviewed high quality publications as First andCorresponding Author as well as and as co-author in multi-centric studies. Product development scientists must have excellent track records in technology development, patents, track record of transferring to industry and commercialization. | 50 |
Applicants must have a demonstrated excellent record of scientific productivity in the form of outstanding publications in peer reviewed scientific journals.
Scientists with outstanding track records in innovation and product development must have a track record of internationally valid and productive patents and demonstrated interaction with commercial or industry partners.
Applicants should have a commitment to excellence and willingness to collaborate in inter-disciplinary projects.
Quality of scientific productivity, capability of independent thinking, track record of translational, clinical or applied research as well as extra mural funding will also be major factors in deciding the selection.
Job/Position Description- RGCB invites applications from early as well as mid-career scientists (Indian citizens) with potential for intellectual leadership and passion for innovative research to set up independent multidisciplinary research programs relating to the areas of (but not completely restricted to) cancer research, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, pathogen biology and other interdisciplinary programs such as applied immunology, structural biology, chemical and molecular biology to address questions on disease pathogenesis.
How to Apply- Application form can be downloaded from the institute website. There is no application fee.
After completion of application form, applications to be sent to facultyrecruitment@rgcb.res.in
Last Date for Apply– 30 June 2019
Call for applications will remain open till the vacancies are filled. The applications will be accepted throughout the year and will be scrutinized and evaluated on quarterly basis. The last date for receipt of applications for each quarter is March 31st, June 30th, September 31st and December 31st.
