Department of Biotechnology
Panjab University
Chandigarh-160014
Applications are invited for one post of Research associate (RA) in ICAR-NASF
sponsored research proposal entitled “Targeted editing of potato genome to develop variety
specific True Potato Seed (TPS)” to be executed in the Department of Biotechnology, Panjab
University, Chandigarh with following terms and conditions:
Duration: Maximum upto 3 years, to be renewed annually depending upon
performance and needs of the project
Emoluments: Rs 40,000 p.m plus HRA as per ICAR guidelines for candidate with
awarded Ph.D degree,
Rs 38,000 p.m. plus HRA as per ICAR guidelines for candidate with Master
degree with relevant research experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
M. Tech./M.Sc degree in Biotechnology/Life science with at least 60% marks
and at least two years of research experience in genetic engineering and gene
editing in plants as evidenced by published research papers in genomic editing,
plant transformation, novel vector development etc
OR
Ph.D with published research on gene editing and transgenic plant development.
Age : Less than 40 and 45 years for male and female candidates respectively.
Interested candidates to send their application by post, by hand or e-mail, along with
complete biodata and attested copies of the necessary certificates indicating the date of birth,
marks in qualifying examination, Masters and Ph.D award/ thesis submitted letter and
research publications to the undersigned by 07.01.2019.
Candidates will be shortlisted as per academic qualifications and research
experience strictly relevant to the project. The shortlisted candidates, list will be displayed on
notice board of the departmental website and, will be informed by e-mail also. The interview
will be held on 10.01.2019 from 10.30 AM in the Office of the Chairperson, Department of
Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh. Report along with the original certificates.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
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