National Institute of Plant Genome Research
New Delhi-110067
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary positions of two
Junior Research Fellow, one Senior Research Fellow, one Research Associate-III and one Resarch
Associate-II in the below mentioned projects of Dr. Jitender Giri, Scientist, NIPGR. The details are
as under:
1. Indo-Swiss Joint research project entitled “Beyond transgenic plants: use of precise genome
editing for improving plant growth under low phosphorus input”.
Junior Research Fellow (two posts):
Emoluments as per DST/DBT norms and as
sanctioned in the project.
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 or
equivalent (with minimum 60% marks) in Agriculture, Plant Science/Botany, life science or
equivalent are eligible to apply.
Candidates having laboratory experience in plant tissue culture,
molecular biology, biochemistry or field experience of rice research would be given preference.
2. DBT multi -institutional project entitled “Targeting Pup 1 independent mechanisms for
improving low soil phosphorus tolerance and use- efficiency in rice”.
Senior Research Fellow (one post):
Emoluments as per DST/DBT norms and as sanctioned
in the project.
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 or
equivalent (with minimum 60% marks) in Agriculture, Plant Science/Botany, life science or
equivalent with two years of post M.Sc. research experience are eligible to apply.
Candidates having
laboratory experience in molecular biology, biochemistry or field experience of rice research would
be given preference. The candidature must be supported with published research papers in standard
refereed journals.
Research Associate-III (One post):
Emoluments as per DST/DBT norms & as sanctioned
in the project.
Qualification: Candidates having Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences (including Molecular Biology,
Biochemistry, Plant Physiology) or equivalent are eligible to apply.
Candidates having prior
experience in Bioinformatics, Plant breeding, GWAS, QTL mapping studies would be given
preference. The candidate must have published at least two papers as first author in reputed
international journals.
3. DST project entitled “Unlinking phosphate deficiency responses from their adverse effects
on growth in rice”, under Swarnajayanti Fellowship.
Research Associate-II (One post):
Emoluments as per DST/DBT norms & as sanctioned in the
project.
Qualification: Candidates having Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences (including Molecular Biology,
Biochemistry, Plant Physiology) or equivalent are eligible to apply.
Candidates having prior
experience in plant biochemistry and Gene-editing would be given preference. The candidate must
have published at least two papers as first author in reputed international journals.
The above positions are completely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project. The
fellowship amount for the above positions is 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 qualifications 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. The soft copy of the self- attested copies of the mark-sheets, certificates,
(10th standard onwards) and proof of research experience/publications should be attached with the
application. 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. Canvassing in any form
or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to disqualification of the candidate(s). A weblink with date and time of online interview will be e-mailed to the shortlisted candidates only. 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. No TA/DA
will be paid for attending online interview. For any clarification candidates may contact
through e-mail mentioned above only.
Dr. Jitender Giri
Scientist
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, JNU Campus
New Delhi – 110067
More Info: https://nipgr.ac.in/files/careers/Advertisement%20Dr%20Jitender%20Giri-23-12-2021.pdf
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