Project Associate-II and other Research Positions in NABI, India

September 13, 2020

Project Associate-II/Senior Research Fellow/Junior Research Fellow/Field Worker- Research Positions in NABI, India

Designation/Position- Research Positions in NABI

National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Punjab, India invites application for Research Positions in NABI from eligible and interested candidates

About- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) is an autonomous Institute under Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. NABI aims at catalysing the transformation of Agri-food sector in India by being a nodal organization for knowledge generation and translational science leading to value-added products based on Agri-Food biotech innovations for improved household nutritional security. Since its inception in 2010, NABI is involved in research activities for the Bio fortification, development of designer crops for improved nutrition, providing sustainable and novel solutions towards quality food and nutrition, and development of evidence based functional foods to counter malnutrition. Food and nutritional Biotechnology division at NABI requires following research personnel purely on temporary basis.Research Positions in NABI, Punjab, India

Research/Job Area- Science/Engineering/Technology/Pharma/MD/MS

Location- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Punjab, India

Eligibility/Qualification and Job/Position Description–

Name of project:- “Development of superior haplotype based near isogenic line (Haplo-NILs) for
enhanced genetic gain in rice” (Project Grant)
Co-Investigator: Dr. Humira Sonah, Ramalingaswami Fellow.
Research Positions (Temporary):- Project Associate-II
Duration:- Till 01st March 2023)
Essential Qualification:-Doctoral Degree in Science/Engineering/Technology/Pharma/MD/MS from a recognized University or equivalent OR Master’s degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences/MVSc or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent; and Four year’s experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and Services.

Desired Experience:- Experience in Plant or Agriculture Biotechnology, Plant Breeding
Emoluments:-Rs. 42000/- per month Plus HRA @ 16%
Age limit:- 40 Years as on date of interview.
Kindly note that the hired manpower in the above project will not be allowed to register for PhD program as per IMC OM No. NABI/1(7)/2011-IMC dated 01st June, 2020

Name of project:- “Understanding the molecular basis of selective transport of silicon and arsenic
by modulating nodulin 26-like intrinsic protein 2-1 (NIP2-1) in rice (Oryzasativa)” (Project Grant)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Rupesh Deshmukh, Ramalingaswami Fellow.
Research Positions (Temporary):- Senior Research Fellow
Duration:- Till 16th December, 2022)
Qualification:- Post graduate degree in Basic Science Or Graduate/Post Graduate in professional course selected through a process described through any one of the following:
a) Scholars are selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR UGC NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
b) The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc.
Essential Qualification:- Qualification prescribed for JRF with two years of research experience.

Desired Qualification: Research training in bioinformatics, expertise with molecular dynamic simulations, generating proper parameters of the force field. Rice genomic and transcriptomic analysis, haplotyping , mutation analysis experience.
Emoluments:- Rs. 35000/- per month plus HRA as per project. (As per DST OM No. SR/s9/Z-08/2018 dated 30.01.2019)
Age limit:- 32 Years as on date of interview. (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC/PD as per GOI Instructions)
Kindly note that the hired manpower in the above project will not be allowed to register for PhD program as per IMC OM No. NABI/1(7)/2011-IMC dated 01st June, 2020

Junior Research Fellow (Own Fellowship) (One Position)
Essential Qualifications: –Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate /Post Graduate Degree in the professional course selected through a process described through any one of the following: –
Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC-NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE
The selection process through National Level examinations conducted by central government departments and their agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, etc.
Principal Investigators: – Dr. Ravindra Pal Singh, Ramalingaswami Fellow
Desired Experience: –Experience with microbiological or biochemical and/or molecular techniques.
Emoluments: –As per the fellowship granting agency.
Responsibilities: –Conducting molecular biology and biochemical experiments
Name of project:-“( Development of superior haplotype based near isogenic line (Haplo-NILs) for enhanced genetic gain in rice)” (Project Grant)
Co-Investigator:- Dr. Humira Sonah, Ramalingaswami Fellow.
Research Positions (Temporary):- Field Worker
Duration:- Till 01st March, 2023)
Essential Qualification:- Graduate degree in discipline.

Desired Experience:- Plant Biology or Agriculture
Emoluments:- Rs.18000/- per month Plus HRA @ 16%
Age limit:- 50 Years as on date of interview.
Kindly note that the hired manpower in the above project will not be allowed to register for PhD program as IMC OM No. NABI/1(7)/2011-IMC dated 01st June, 2020

How to Apply–

All interested eligible candidates should send a completely filled application form (Single adobe pdf file) available on the institute website through email till 21 September 2020 on email id. recttscholarnabi@gmail.com