Division of Plant Pathology Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI Delhi)
New Delhi-110012
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Molecular Plant Pathology
A Post Doctoral Fellow position is available to conduct research on molecular basis of host-virus interactions. Position responsibilities and duties include maintaining viral cultures in greenhouse; design and execution of experiments; data management; facilitating lab operations. In addition to greenhouse work, laboratory techniques will involve molecular techniques (e.g., PCR; real-time PCR; DNA, RNA and protein purification; DNA cloning; gel electrophoresis; sequencing; western, Southern and northern blotting; Protei n-protein interactions by yeast two hybrid system) and plant tissue culture. Applicant must be willing to learn additional techniques and solve problem as needed for the advancement of the laboratory.
Walk-in-interview for the above post is being fixed for 16-04-2010 at 9.30 AM in the Division of Plant Pathology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012
Required Qualifications: PhD in Plant Pathology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology / Biochemistry, a strong demonstrated background in molecular techniques, an interest in molecular plant-virus interactions and the ability to work in a team including interdisciplinary collaborators. The successful candidate is expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills and to be able to work independently. Applicants must have excellent record keeping abilities and be able to manage multiple experimental approaches simultaneously.
FELLOWSHIP: Rs. 18,000/- (consolidated) per month +HRA as applicable.
AGE: The upper age limit is 35 years; relaxable to SC/ST/OBC/PH/Ex.-Serviceman as per the Govt. of India instructions.
The period of engagement of Post Doctoral Fellows will be initially for a period of 1 year which may be extendable up to the XIth Plan Period i.e. upto 31.03.2012. Their is no provision of re-engagement. The selected candidate(s) shall have no legal right to claim regularization by absorption or otherwise against any regular posts or any further contractual engagement on termination of the XIth Plan in the Institute. The engagement is purely time bound, non-regular and on co-terminous basis with the XIth Plan. The services of the incumbent shall stand terminated automatically on expiry of the period in the sanction of the post.
The eligible candidate should bring an application on plain paper addressed to Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012 along with complete bio-data giving full particulars i.e. proof of age, Qualification, Examination passed, marks obtained in each examination, experience, papers published, NOC from present employer etc. Candidates must bring all the certificates in original along with one set of attested copies.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
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