NIPGR Plant Biotech/Biochemistry JRRF Openings

National Institute of Plant Genome Research 

Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box No. 10531, 

New Delhi-110067

Date - 10/09/2020 

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary positions of two Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Indo-Swiss Joint research project entitled "Beyond transgenic plants: use of precise genome editing for improving plant growth under low phosphorus input", of Dr. Jitender Giri, Scientist, NIPGR.

Junior Research Fellow (two posts): Emoluments as per DST/DBT norms and as sanctioned in the project.

Essential Qualification: Candidates selected through National Eligibility Tests as mentioned in the DST Office Memorandum number SR/S9/Z-08/2018 dated January 30, 2019 and having M.Sc. degree (with minimum 60% marks) in Life Sciences/Agriculture/Plant Science/Botany or equivalent are eligible to apply. Candidates with prior work experience in the laboratory of plant tissue culture, molecular biology, biochemistry or field experience of rice research will be preferred. 

The above positions are completely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project. The fellowship amount for the above positions are as sanctioned in the project and as per DBT/DST norms. The initial appointment will be for one year or till the tenability of the project whichever is earlier and the same can be curtailed/extended 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 posts shall be as per Govt. of India norms. The appointment may be terminated any time by giving one month notice by either side. The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for consideration against any regular position of NIPGR.

Eligible candidates may apply by sending soft copy through e-mail in the given format with a cover letter showing interest along with self- attested soft copies of the mark-sheets, certificates, (from Class X onwards) and proof of research experience/publications. A single pdf file, consisting of application from cover letter, and all documents, must be sent to  jitender@nipgr.ac.in within 15 days from the date of advertisement. A web-link with date and time of online interview will be e-mailed to the shortlisted candidates. The candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed.

Note: ONLY soft copy of the application in the given format will be accepted. Interview link will only be sent to shortlisted candidates. For any clarification candidates may contact Scientist incharge through e-mail only.  

Dr. Jitender Giri Scientist, National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) Aruna Asraf Ali Mrag, P.O. Box No. 10531, New Delhi - 110067 Email: jitender@nipgr.ac.in

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