BRIC- National Institute of Plant Genome Research
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box No. 10531,
New Delhi-110067
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary positions of two Research Associate-I, one each in the DBT Multi-institutional project entitled “Biotechnological interventions for revitalizing sustainable large cardamom (Amomum subulatum Roxb.) cultivation”, and BMGF-Gates Foundation-funded project entitled “Development of Climate resilient chickpea and brassica by gene editing”, under the supervision of Dr. Debasis Chattopadhya, Director, BRIC-NIPGR. The details of positions are as under:
Research Associate-I (two posts):
Emoluments ₹. 58,000/- per month plus 27% HRA, as sanctioned in the project.
Qualification: Candidates
having Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Molecular
Biology/Bioinformatics or a related field and candidates with an M.Tech
in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics, with three years of research experience
and a relevant research publication, and fulfilling the guidelines of
DST-OM No: DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated June 26, 2023 are eligible to
apply.
Candidates
with research experience in the area of computational biology, genome
assembly and annotation, GWAS analysis, duly supported with relevant
publications in SCI journals (at least one first-author research papers
with more than three impact factors) will be preferred. Knowledge in
Python and R and Linux operating system is desirable.
The
above positions are completely temporary and co-terminus with the
project. The fellowship amount for the above position is as per DST/DBT
norms and as sanctioned in the project. The initial appointment for the
above post will be for one year or till the tenability of the project
whichever is earlier, and tenure of the post can be curtailed/extended
based on the assessment of the candidate's performance and the
discretion of the Competent Authority. BRIC-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 BRIC-NIPGR.
Eligible
candidates may apply by filling the Google sheet mentioned below in the
given format with a cover letter showing interest along with the
complete biodata with self- attested soft copies of the mark-sheets,
certificates (from Class X onwards) and proof of research
experience/publications. A single PDF file containing the application
form, including the cover letter, and all documents must be uploaded to
https://forms.gle/cT5bbXgwGzGQNxro6 within 15 days of the date of
advertisement. Incomplete applications and a lack of supporting
educational certificates will be rejected. NIPGR reserves the right to
upgrade the eligibility criteria for shortlisting, depending on the
number of applications received. A web link with the date and time of
the online interview will be emailed to the shortlisted candidates. The
candidates must verify their eligibility before applying, as ineligible
candidates will not be shortlisted for an interview.
Note:
Incomplete applications and those in the wrong format will be summarily
rejected. No TA/DA will be paid for attending an online interview. The
interview link will only be sent to shortlisted candidates. For any
clarification, candidates may contact the scientist in charge through
email only. Do not send your application directly to the email address.
Those will not be considered.
Dr. Debasis Chattopadhyay
Director & Scientist VII,
BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Aruna Asraf Ali Marg,
P.O. Box No. 10531,
New Delhi - 110067
Email: debasis@nipgr.ac.in
