RGCB Cell Signalling JRF Vacancy 2017 October

Adv. # 21/2017

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Junior Research Fellow in a DBT funded research project entitled "Endocytic modulation of Bmp signalling: deciphering mechanistic insights into health and disease" under the supervision of Dr. P K Umasankar at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram. 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS : Candidates with a Master's Degree in Life Sciences/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry are eligible to apply. Applicants should have consistently good academic record with a minimum of 70% marks. The candidates with M.Tech Degree are also eligible to apply. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Qualification in National Eligibility Test (CSIR-UGC NET/ICMR/DBT or equivalent/ GATE). Experience in working with cell biology, molecular biology and biochemical techniques. 

AGE : Below 28 years as on 20thOctober, 2017. Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms. 

FELLOWSHIP 25,000 + 20% HRA per month for M.Sc. Degree holders who have qualified at NET/GATE (with valid certificate) or Post Graduates in Professional Degree course qualified candidates. M.Sc. degree holders who do not have NET/GATE certification will be eligible for 12,000/- + 20% HRA per month. DURATION 3 years or till termination of the project, whichever is earlier. 

The initial appointment will be given for two years and further extension will be based on the performance. Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply and will be called for interview. In the event of more than 10 candidates being short-listed by screening the applications, a written test will be conducted before the selection interview and only those who are successful in the written test will be interviewed. 

No TA/ DA will be given for appearing in the interview. Suitably qualified candidates may send applications in the prescribed format (Download here) with a photograph, a copy of full resume indicating the percentage of Marks obtained and attested photocopies of credentials & experience to reach the undersigned on or before 20th October, 2017. Envelopes must be superscripted with abbreviated title of the project, advertisement number and job title. Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate to any future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise). As with all project positions at RGCB, the position will be co terminus with end of the project.