Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box No. 10531,
New Delhi-110067
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary positions of one
Senior Research Fellow/Project Associate-II in the DBT Multi Institutional project entitled
“Characterization of Genetic Resources: Mainstreaming rice landraces diversity in varietal
development through genome-wide association studies: A model for large scale utilization of gene
bank collections of rice” of Dr. Aashish Ranjan, Scientist, NIPGR.
Emoluments as per DST/DBT
norms & as sanctioned in the project.
Qualification of Senior Research Fellow: 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 Master’s degree in Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Microbiology with at least
60 % marks (or equivalent) with at least two years post-Master’s research experience are eligible to
apply.
Qualification of Project Associate-II: Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria mentioned in the
DST Office Memorandum number SR/S9/Z-05/2019 dated July 10, 2020 and having Master’s degree
in Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Microbiology with at least 60 % marks (or equivalent)
with at least two years post-Master’s research experience are eligible to apply.
The upper age limit
for PA-II is 35 years.
Strong basic understanding of genetics, plant breeding, molecular biology and plant physiology is
required.
Candidate with prior work experience in plant breeding, genomics, molecular biology,
and/or field phenotyping are encouraged to apply.
The above position is completely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project.
The fellowship
amount for the above position is as sanctioned in the project. 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 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 aranjan@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).
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 Scientist in charge
through e-mail only.
Dr. Aashish Ranjan
Staff Scientist
National Institute of Plant Genome Research
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg,
New Delhi-110 067
Email: aranjan@nipgr.ac.in
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