Designation/Position- Research Associate at NIPGR
National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, invites applications for Research Associate at NIPGR from eligible and interested candidates.
About- The National Institute of Plant Genome Research is an autonomous institution supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. Research Associate at NIPGR
Research/Job Area– Computer science/data science/artificial intelligence/information technology/life science
Location- New Delhi
Eligibility/Qualification-
Research Associate-I (one post): Emoluments ₹. 58000/- plus HRA per month, as sanctioned in the project.
Qualification: Candidates having a PhD degree in computer science/data science/artificial intelligence/information technology/life science with strong publication record (at least one research paper in SCI journal) and fulfilling the guidelines as per DST-OM number DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated June 26, 2023, are eligible to apply. The project work requires prior work experience in the development of databases or related, transcriptome and other omics analysis. Further, experience in deep learning models, particularly Neural networks/ computer vision along with knowledge in R programming language, Python, Keras, Tensorflow/PyTorch, HTML/CSS scripting, MySQL and PHP are preferred.
Student Trainee (one post): Emoluments ₹. 5000/- consolidated as sanctioned in the project.
Qualification: Students currently pursuing the final year of Masters in Bioinformatics/Statistics/Computational biology are eligible. The tenure of this position is only for two months and is not extendable.
Job/Position Description-
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary positions of one Research Associate-I and one Student Trainee in the ANRF-EMEQ project entitled “Exploring non-host plant defense mechanisms to combat dry root rot disease in Chickpeas grown under Drought Stress Conditions”, under the supervision of Dr. Senthil Kumar Muthappa, Scientist, NIPGR. The details of position are as under:
The above positions are completely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The fellowship amount for the above position is as sanctioned in the project and as per DBT/DST norms. The initial appointment for the post of Research Associate-I will be for one year or till the tenability of the project whichever is earlier, and tenure of the post can be curtailed based on the assessment of the candidate’s performance and the discretion of the Competent Authority. Further, the tenure of Student Trainee post is valid for two months only from the date of joining of the incumbent. NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Reservation of posts shall be as per Govt. of India norms. The appointment may be terminated at any time by giving one-month 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 appear for walk-in-interview at National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067 on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. onwards along with the duly filled in application form in the prescribed format. The duly filled application form along with self-attested copies of the date of birth, educational & experience certificates must be submitted at the time of registration at NIPGR from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on March 27, 2026. Any candidate reporting after 11:00 a.m. will not be entertained for walk-in interview. The candidates must ascertain eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed. All the candidates are requested to appear for the interview with complete bio-data in given format and original degree/experience certificates and transcripts for verification. Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to the disqualification of the candidate(s).
Last Date for Apply– 27 March 2026 (Walk-in-Interview)
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