SRF

RAJIV GANDHI CENTRE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY

Thiruvananthapuram – 695 014

Adv. # 1/ 2012

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Senior Research Fellow in a research program entitled "ICMR Virology network Laboratory – Grade I" at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

M.Sc. in Life Sciences or M.Tech in Biotechnology with consistent good academic grades. Excellent practical knowledge of molecular biology techniques with a minimum of two years documented experience using molecular biology techniques in a good research laboratory.

Valid NET/GATE/ICMR certification.

Additional Desirable qualification: Research publications in indexed journals.

EMOLUMENTS: Rs.18,000/- + 20% HRA per month.

Duration: SRF positions will be initially for three years but extendable by one more year. First appointment will be for six months and extended only after a performance evaluation.

Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply and will be called for selection interview

Suitably qualified candidates may send applications in the prescribed format (http://rgcb.res.in/downloads/adv.doc) with a copy of full resume and attested photocopies of credentials & experience to reach the undersigned on or before 31st January, 2012. Envelopes must be superscripted with abbreviated title of the project, advertisement number and job title. Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate to any future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise). As with all project positions at RGCB, the position will be co terminus with end of the project.

In the event of more than 10 candidates being short listed, a written test will be done before the selection interview.