Centre for Nanobioscience
Agharkar Research Institute (ARI)
G.G. Agarkar Road, Pune 411004, India
RESEARCH POSITIONS IN NANOBIOSCIENCE
Agharkar Research Institute, an autonomous Institute of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, invites applications from Indian Nationals for Scientist positions at its newly established Centre for Nanobioscience (CNB) which is committed to develop a strong research and teaching program in the area of Nanotechnology that is relevant to applications in medicine, agriculture and environment.
Future scientists of CNB are expected to work on topics such as disease diagnosis, cancer therapy, gene and vaccine delivery, tissue engineering, nanotechnological approaches to subcellular-resolution analysis and manipulation, nanotoxicology, functional nano (bio) materials, treatment of pollutants, nanoscale plant pathology and novel formulations for delivery of fertilizers or pesticides.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Candidates should have at least a First Class Master’s degree in Science/ Medicine/Engineering/Agriculture with relevant research experience and a strong publication record reflecting innovative, interdisciplinary, and collaborative approaches to important problems in biology or medicine. Candidates with a Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience will be preferred. Selected candidates are expected to participate in teaching program on nanobiotechnology when initiated.
The positions can be filled at Scientist C, D, or E level depending on the experience of the candidate. Relevant research and/or teaching experience for Scientists C, D and E should be 4, 8, and 10 years, respectively.
Emoluments:-
For Scientists C, the total emoluments payable at the minimum of pay band will be Rs.38,188/- pm. in the PB-3 (pay band Rs.15600-39100/- + Grade Pay of Rs.6600/-).
For Scientists D, the total emoluments at the minimum of pay band will be Rs.43,832/- pm with grade pay of Rs.7600/- in same pay band (PB-3). For
Scientists E, the total emoluments at the minimum of pay band will be Rs.66, 408/- pm in the PB-4 (pay band Rs.37400-67000/- plus Grade Pay of Rs.8700/-).
General:- The initial appointments will be for five years with the possibility of renewal and promotion to the next level.
The Institute will provide necessary infrastructural facilities and a start-up grant to selected candidates. However, the candidates are expected to obtain external funding through independent research projects.
Interested candidates may submit their applications together with curriculum vitae, list of publications /patents, and a statement on proposed research and teaching activities to the Director, Agharkar Research Institute, G.G. Agarkar Road, Pune 411004, India, by November 15, 2008.
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