Designation/Position- Scientist Positions at NIPGR
National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, India, invites applications for Scientist Positions at NIPGR from eligible and interested candidates.
About- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, is an Autonomous Research Institution funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, to pursue research on various aspects of plant genomics. The Institute is also establishing a NIPGR Translational Centre at Biotech Science Cluster, NCR, Faridabad. NIPGR invites applications from Indian Citizens to fill up the vacant posts of Scientists on Direct Recruitment basis. Scientist Positions at NIPGR
Research/Job Area- Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Plant Molecular Biology or any other related field
Location- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, India
Eligibility/Qualification/Job/Position Description-
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up purely temporary positions under the supervision of Dr. Manoj Prasad, Scientist, NIPGR, in the following projects. The details of the positions are as under:
(A) DBT funded project entitled “Germplasm Characterization and Trait Discovery in Wheat using Genomics Approaches and its Integration for Improving Climate Resilience, Productivity and Nutritional quality” under mission program of “Characterisation of Genetic Resources,” Sub Project- l: “Germplasm genomics for trait discovery.”
Project Scientist I (one post): Emoluments as per DST/DBT norms and as sanctioned in the project.
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 is 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 two first-authored publications in peer-reviewed international journals with a JCR impact factor are desirable.
(B) DBT project entitled “Genetic engineering of ubiquitin-proteasome pathway gene (SIRPT4a) for providing tolerance against ToLCNDV in tomato”,
Research Associate III (one post): Emoluments as per DST/DBT norms and as sanctioned in the project.
Qualification: Candidates having a Ph.D. degree (awarded) in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Plant Molecular Biology or any other related field are eligible to apply. The candidate should have a good academic record (throughout 1st class) and research experience in plant-pathogen interaction. At least one first-authored publication in peer-reviewed international journals with a JCR impact factor is desirable. Candidates with research experience in advanced molecular virology will be given preference.
- The above positions are completely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The fellowship/emolument amount for the above positions is as sanctioned in the project and as per DBT/DST norms.
- The initial appointment will be for one year or till the tenability of the project, 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 for the above post depending upon the qualification 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’s notice by either side.
- The applicants will have no implicit or explicit claim for consideration against any regular position of NIPGR.
How to Apply-
Eligible candidates may apply by sending soft copies through e-mail in the given format with a cover letter showing interest along with 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 the application from the cover letter, and all documents, must be sent to manoj_prasad@nipgr.ac.in on or before November 30, 2022, the date of advertisement. Candidate must send separate applications if he/she desires to apply for more than one post. The subject line of the mail should be “Application for the Post of Project Scientist-I/Research Associate-III in DBT funded project. A web link with the date and time of the online interview will be e-mailed to the shortlisted candidates only. The candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed. Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to the disqualification of the candidate(s).
Note: ONLY a soft copy of the application in the given format will be accepted. No TA/DA will be paid for attending online interviews. For any clarification, candidates may contact the Scientist in charge on the above-mentioned e-mail only.
Dr. Manoj Prasad
Staff Scientist VII & JC Bose National Fellow
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, JNU Campus
New Delhi – 110067
Last Date for Apply– 30 November 2022
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