Project Scientist-I (Two posts) at NIPGR, New Delhi, India

January 20, 2021

Designation/Position- Project Scientist-I (Two posts)

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National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, India invites application for Project Scientist-I (Two posts) from eligible and interested candidates

About- Candidates are invited to appear for an online interview before a selection committee for filling up the purely temporary positions in the DBT project entitled “Plant Genomics, Gene Regulatory Network and Novel RNA Molecules and NNP Project: Network Project on Crop Bioinformatics,” of Dr. Jitendra Kumar Thakur, Scientist, NIPGR.

Research/Job Area- Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Plant Molecular Biology or any other related field

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Location- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, India

Eligibility/Qualification–

Scientific Administrative Assistant (One post):

Upper Age Limit: 50 years.
Qualification: Candidates having Graduate Degree in any discipline are eligible to apply. Basic computer literacy is desirable. Prior work experience in research laboratories/institutions will be given preference.

Project Associate-I (One post):

Upper Age Limit: 35 years.
Qualification: Candidates having MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc. degree with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent is eligible to apply. Experience in web designing, database development, and computer networking will be given preference. Prior work experience in a research institute will be an added advantage.

Project Scientist-I (Two posts):
Upper Age Limit: 35 years.
Qualification: Candidates having M.Tech (Engineering or Technology) or Ph.D. (awarded) degree in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Plant Molecular Biology or any other related field are eligible to apply. The candidate should have an excellent academic record (with a minimum of 60% marks throughout their education) and research experience. At least one first-authored publication in peer-reviewed international journals with a JCR impact factor is desirable.

Job/Position Description-

Scientific Administrative Assistant (One post): Emoluments ` 18000/- plus HRA per month.

Project Associate-I (One post): Emoluments ` 31000/- plus HRA per month.

Project Scientist-I (Two post): Emoluments ` 56000/- plus HRA per month.

The above positions are completely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
The emoluments for the above positions are as sanctioned in the project and as per norms.
The initial appointment will be for one year or till the project’s tenability, whichever is earlier, and the same can be curtailed/extended based on an assessment of the candidate’s performance and discretion of the Competent Authority.
NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending upon the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Reservation of posts shall be as per the Govt. of India norms.
The appointment may be terminated at any time by giving one month’s notice by either side.
The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for consideration against any regular position of NIPGR.

How to Apply-

Eligible candidates may apply by sending a soft copy through e-mail in the given format with a cover letter showing interest and self-attested soft copies of the mark-sheets, certificates (from Class X onwards), and proof of research experience/publications. A single pdf file, consisting of an application from a cover letter, and all documents, must be sent to mohitagro123@nipgr.ac.in. The last date of submission of the online application is January 27, 2021. A web-link with the date and time of the online interview will be e-mailed to the shortlisted candidates. The candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed.

Note: an ONLY soft copy of the application in the given format will be accepted. Interview link will only be sent to shortlisted candidates; for any clarification, candidates may contact the Scientist in charge through e-mail only.

Dr. Jitendra Kumar Thakur
Staff Scientist,
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Aruna Asraf Ali Mrag,
P.O. Box No. 10531,
New Delhi – 110067
Email: jthakur@nipgr.ac.in

Dr. Shailesh Kumar
Staff Scientist,
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Aruna Asraf Ali Mrag,
P.O. Box No. 10531,
New Delhi – 110067
Email: shailesh@nipgr.ac.in