DNA methylation and Histone Markings during Seed Development | NIPGR RA Vacancy

Inviting applications for Project Position | Date - 09/02/2015

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary position of one Research Associate (RA) in the DBT (Part-A) sub-project-1 entitled "DNA methylation and histone (H3K9Ac and H3K27me3) markings during seed development in two rice varieties with contrasting seed size/weight" of Seed Biology under the supervision of Dr. Jitendra Kumar Thakur, Scientist, NIPGR.

Research Associate (one post):

Emoluments as per DST/DBT norms & as sanctioned in the project

Qualification: Candidates having Ph.D. degree (awarded) in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology or related field are eligible to apply. Candidates having research experience in the area of biochemistry and advanced molecular biology will be preferred. The candidate should have good academic record and relevant research experience as evidenced from published papers in standard refereed journals.

The position is purely temporary and are co-terminus with the project. The initial appointment will be for one year, which can be extended/curtailed on the basis of assessment of the candidate’s performance and discretion of the Competent Authority. NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending upon the qualification and experience of the candidate. Reservation of post shall be as per Govt. of India norms.

Eligible candidates may apply by sending their complete application in the given format. The attested copies of the certificates and proof of research experience (if any) are to be attached with the hard copy of application. The applications should reach at the address given below within 15 days from the date of advertisement. The envelope must be superscribed by “Application for the Post of Research Associate (RA) in “Seed Biology Project” of Dr. Jitendra Kumar Thakur, Scientist, NIPGR.

Note : ONLY hard copy of the application in the given format will be accepted.

Dr. Jitendra Kumar Thakur
Staff Scientist
National Institute of Plant Genome Research
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box NO. 10531,
New Delhi - 110067