CSIR-CENTRE FOR CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Uppal Road, Habsiguda
Hyderabd 500 007 Telangana
Notification Number: 0722
Date: 11.07.2022
Applications are invited from the eligible Indian National for temporary position(s) on contractual basis as indicated hereunder. Candidates
who fulfill the criteria should apply online at www.ccmb.res.in
Last date to submit application through online: 20th July 2022
For any technical problem while submitting the online application, may contact recruitment.ccmb@nic.in
Project Code &
Title MLP0144
Investigating
interactions at the
Host-Pathogen
interface in the
pathogenesis of
Mycobacterium
tuberculosis
Name of Project Investigator Raghunand
Tirumalai
Project
Associate-I
010722 01- Microbiology/
Molecular
Biology
M.Sc in Biological
Sciences from a
recognized University
or equivalent
Experience in basic
Microbiology and
Molecular Biology
techniques is essential
- working knowledge
of Gene Cloning and
Protein Expression &
Purification is
desirable
Project Code & Title MLP0138
An integrated
structural biology
approach a unique
fatty acid activation
mechanism in
eukaryotes
Name of Project Investigator Rajan
Sankaranarayanan
Project
Associate-II
020722 01- Structural
Biology, X-ray
Crystallography,
Biochemistry,
Plant and
Bacterial In Vivo
Work
M.Sc in Biological
Sciences from a
recognized University
or equivalent
And 2 years
experience in
Research Development in
Industrial or Science
and Technology
Organisations and
scientific activities and
services
M.Sc in Biological
Sciences with 5 years
of experience in
Structural Biology,
Biochemistry, RNA
work and handling
plant transgenics
Project Code & Title MLP0139
Biology of Aging
and Age-related
disorders
Name of Project Investigator Rakesh K
Mishra;
Co-PI: Rashmi U
Pathak
Project
Associate-I
030722 01- Molecular
Biology and
biochemistry;
Knowledge of
Epigenetics and
Aging
Master’s degree in
Biological Sciences
from a recognized
University or equivalent
3-4 years of research
experience with
handling of model
organisms like
Drosophila and
Zebrafish
Project Code & Title GAP0564
Evolution of small
founding
population
Name of Project Investigator Ranjit Kumar
Sahoo
Technical
Assistant
040722 01- Ecology and
Evolution
B.Sc in Lifescience
The candidate will be
engaged in the
ongoing research
work on a beetle
species to facilitate
the laboratory stock
maintenance, setting
up experiments, and
data collection.
Laboratory experience
in DNA extraction and
PCR is an added
advantage.
Candidates with M.Sc
in life science can also
apply.
Project Code & Title MLP0139
Biology of Aging
and Age-related
disorders
Name of Project Investigator Rakesh K
Mishra;
Co-PI: Rashmi U
Pathak
Project
Associate-I
030722 01- Molecular
Biology and
biochemistry;
Knowledge of
Epigenetics and
Aging
Master’s degree in
Biological Sciences
from a recognized
University or equivalent
3-4 years of research
experience with
handling of model
organisms like
Drosophila and
Zebrafish
Project Code & Title GAP0564
Evolution of small
founding
population
Name of Project Investigator Ranjit Kumar
Sahoo
Technical
Assistant
040722 01- Ecology and
Evolution
B.Sc in Lifescience
The candidate will be
engaged in the
ongoing research
work on a beetle
species to facilitate
the laboratory stock
maintenance, setting
up experiments, and
data collection.
Laboratory experience
in DNA extraction and
PCR is an added
advantage.
Candidates with M.Sc
in life science can also
apply.
Project Code & Title MLP156
Discerningthe
Eastern Ghats for
improving
conservation
outcomes
Name of Project Investigator Jahnavi Joshi
Project
Associate - I
050722 01- Ecology,
Evolution and
Conservation
Masters in any branch
of biology or equivalent
degree from a
recognized University
M.Sc degree with
minimum 55% marks.
Project is focused on
systematics and
biogeography of soil
arthropods in the
Eastern Ghats.
A
strong motivation for
research in
Evolutionary Biology is
important. Experience
in field work or
molecular ecological
techniques will be
strongly preferred, but
is not mandatory.
Job description -
Research work will
involve field sampling
of soil arthropods,
DNA extraction,
running PCRs, DNA
sequencing. Also, the
candidate will help in
morphology-based
identification of soil
arthropods.
Technical
Assistant
060722 01- Ecology,
Evolution and
Conservation
B.Sc in any branch of
biology
B.Sc with minimum
55% marks or
equivalent GPA score.
Project is focused on
systematics and
biogeography of soil
arthropods in the
Eastern Ghats.
Job description -
Research work will
involve extensive field
sampling of soil
arthropods in
peninsular India. It will
involve collection and
curation of specimens,
and use of traditional
taxonomy in
identification of soil
arthropods. Also, the
candidate will help in
molecular work in the
lab. Experience in
fieldwork or molecular
work will be strongly
preferred, but is not
mandatory.
Karthikeyan
Vasudevan
Field
Assistant
070722 01- Ecology,
Evolution and
Conservation
B.Sc in any field of
science
Graduate with
minimum of 55%
marks; preferably in
the fields of forestry/
life sciences,
proficiency in MS
Excel, prior field work
experience in field
based studies, with
strong interest in
ecology. Working
knowledge of local
languages, numbers,
note taking, field
areas, wild flora and
fauna.
Name of Project Investigator Karthikeyan
Vasudevan
G. Umapathy
Ajay Gaur
Anuradha Reddy
B. Sambasiva
Rao
Project
Associate-I
080722 08- Ecology,
Evolution and
Conservation
Masters’ in Natural
Sciences/ Wildlife
Science/ M.V.Sc or
Bachelor’s degree in
Engineering or
Technology or
Medicine from a
recognized University.
M.Sc with a minimum
of 60% aggregate
marks. Candidate(s)
with prior experience
in some of these:
wildlife science; field
biological studies;
animal abundance
estimation; field
sampling techniques;
DNA isolation; use of
PCR; basic molecular biology techniques;
use of GIS; work in
the Eastern Ghats.
Should be able to
carry out intensive
field work with limited
logistic support. Carry
out lab work and
analyses of data as
per requirement.
Name of Project Investigator Meghna
Krishnadas
Project
Associate - I
090722 01- Ecology,
wildlife biology,
botany,
ecophysiology,
conservation
biology
M.Sc degree in
Ecology, Wildlife
Biology, Botany or
allied field from a
recognized University
Fieldwork experience
of at least six months
in plant ecology and/or
trait ecology
- Previous work
experience of having
led research teams in
the field
- Excellent
communication and
time-management
skills
- Strong work ethic
and ability to work in
remote locations and
tough conditions
- Familiarity with
Program R
Job description: This
project aims to assess
how plant functional
traits explain interspecies variation in
response to biotic and
abiotic conditions, and
link findings to global
environmental
change. The associate
will assist with
vegetation census,
plan parts of fieldwork,
collect data on
environment and
functional traits
(including
physiological traits
related to drought
tolerance), and
regularly collate and
manage data.
-Ability and strong
interest in taxonomic
identification of wild
plants.
Project Code & Title Genetic profiling of
critically
endangered
chelonians
Name of Project Investigator Karthikeyan
Vasudevan
Project
Associate- II
100722 01- Ecology,
Evolution and
Conservation
Masters’degree in
Natural Sciences/
Wildlife Science/
M.V.Sc or Bachelor’s
degree in Engineering
or Technology or
Medicine from a
recognized University
Andtwo years of lab
and field work
experience.
Masters’ with a
minimum of 60%
aggregate marks.
Candidate(s) with prior
experience in some of
these: wildlife science;
field biological studies;
animal abundance
estimation; field
sampling techniques;
DNA isolation;
bioinformatics work;
mining of
microsatellite markers;
testing and validation
of SSRs.
Should be able to
carry out some field
work, lab work,
analyses of data as
per requirement.
Project Code & Title MLP0142
Molecular Basis of
Evolutionary
Divergence in
RNAi initiation
Name of Project Investigator Mandar V
Deshmukh
Project
Associate - I
110722 01-
Biochemistry,
Biophysics
Master’s Degree in Life
Sciences or bachelor’s
degreein
Biotechnology from a
recognized University
or equivalent
The selected
candidate is expected
to perform
experiments in
biochemistry,
molecular biology,
structural biology,
RNA Biology, and
Biophysics.
Prior knowledge in
handling basic
biochemistry/biophysic
s with molecular
biology is required.
Project Code & Title GAP0586
Generation of a
Genetic Risk
Score to
discriminate
between Type 1
and Type 2
Diabetes in
Indians
Name of Project Investigator G R Chandak
Project
Associate - I
120722 01- Molecular
biology work
including
genomics,
expression
analysis,
statistical and
bioinformatics
analysis,
especially with
reference to
human system.
Master’s Degree in
Natural Sciences or
Bachelor’s degree in
Engineering or
Technology or
Medicine from a
recognized University
or equivalent
Experience in
molecular biology with
special reference to
human and medical
genetics and genetic
disorders.
Project Code & Title HCP-23
CSIR – Sickle Cell
Anaemia Mission
– Phase II
Senior Project
Associate
130722 01- Molecular
biology with
special reference
to generation
and analysis of
high throughput
OMIC data on
human subjects
Master’s Degree in
Natural Sciences or
Bachelor’s degree in
Engineering or
Technology or
Medicine from a
recognized University
or equivalent
AND
Four years’ experience
in Research and
Development in
Industrial and
Academic Institutions
or Science and
Technology
Organizations and
Scientific activities and
services
OR
Doctoral Degree in
Science/ Engineering/
Technology/ Pharma/
MD/ MS from a
recognized University
or equivalent
Any of the following
a) Experience in
analysis of high
throughput genomic
data such as Next
Generation
Sequencing based
data. Should be well
versed with
Linux/bash/command
line interface, and
have the ability to
create and modify
custom pipelines for
data analysis.
OR
b) Good programming
knowledge with
proficiency in at least
one language such as
C, C++, R, Python,
JS, or Perl, as
demonstrated by
publications or github
profile or other code
repositories.
Experience with
analysis of population
level genomic data,
clinical genomics, de
novo genome
assembly, cancer
genomics, or
metagenomics will be
considered favorably
OR
c) Experience in a
NGS wet lab with
various library
preparation
techniques including
whole genomes,
exomes, other
targeted panels and
RNA seq and in
handling NGS
machines from
vendors like Illumina,
Thermofisher, Pacbio,
etc
Project Code & Title GAP 0578
Understanding
how trait-based
coordination of
shade-and
drought-tolerance
regulates seedling
dynamics in
fragmented wet
tropical forests
Name of Project Investigator Meghna
Krishnadas
Senior
Research
Associate
140722 01- Ecology,
wildlife biology,
botany,
ecophysiology
PhD degree in
Ecology, Wildlife
Biology, Botany or
related field from a
recognized University
or equivalent
- Demonstrated track
record of publications
- Fieldwork experience
of at least two years in
plant ecology and/or
trait ecology
- Ability and strong
interest in taxonomic
identification of plants
- Strong quantitative
skills and proficiency
with data analysis in
Program R
- Excellent
communication and
time-management
skills
- Strong work ethic
and independent
project management
abilities
- Ability to work in
remote locations and
tough conditions
- Experience using
Bayesian models
Job description: This
project aims to assess
how plant functional traits explain interspecies variation in
seedling response to
light and water
availability, and link
findings to habitat
fragmentation and
global change.
The postdoctoral
researcher will
manage field teams,
conduct vegetation
census, collect
environmental data,
help with functional
traits assessment,
collate and analyze
data, and prepare
manuscripts for
publication in peerreviewed journals.
Project Code & Title HCP43 Indian Breast Cancer Genome Atlas
Name of Project Investigator Karthik Bharadwaj / Vinay Nandicoori
Senior Project Associate 150722 01- Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology and Genetics
M.Sc. degree from a recognized university and 4 years’ experience in R & D organizations 4 years experience in molecular and cellular biology and forward genetics.
Project Code & Title GAP585
Investigating the
role of DivIVA
domain containing
proteins in M.
tuberculosis
Name of Project
Investigator Vinay
Nandicoori
Project
Scientist-I
160722 01- Molecular
Biology and
Bacterial
Genetics
Doctoral Degree in
Science from a
recognized University
Experience in
performing bacterial
genetics. Ability to
generate mutants in
bacterial system.
Perform necessary
molecular biology
manipulations.
Project Code & Title GAP567
JC Bose Grant
(GAP0567) -
JCB/2019/000015
Project
Associate-II
170722 01- Molecular
Biology and
Bacterial
Genetics
M.Sc. degree from a
recognized university
and2 years’
experience in R & D
organizations
Ability to generate
mutants in bacterial
system. Perform
necessary molecular
biology manipulations.
Name of Position Monthly
Emoluments
Technical Assistant 20,000/- p.m. + HRA as applicable/admissible
Field Assistant 20,000/- p.m. + HRA as applicable/admissible
Project Associate-I
(i) 31,000/- p.m. + HRA as applicable/admissible to Scholars who are selected through
(a) National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or
(b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their
Agencies and Institutions.
(ii) 25,000/- p.m. + HRA as applicable/admissible for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Project Associate-II (i) 35,000/- p.m. + HRA as applicable/admissible to Scholars who are selected through a process as mentioned in (i)
above
(ii) 28,000/p.m. + HRA as applicable/admissible for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Senior Project Associate . 42,000/- + HRA (as applicable)
Project Scientist-I . 56,000/- + HRA (as applicable)
General terms and conditions:
1 How to apply Candidates who fulfill the criterion to fill up the ONLINE APPLICATION format by clicking on the following link……..
2 Number of posts Director, CCMB reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of positions and also cancel the recruitment process
for the positions mentioned above at any stage of the recruitment process. The decision of the Director, CSIR-CCMB will
be final and binding.
3 Age relaxation Age relaxation as per CSIR/Govt. of India guidelines. Age will be calculated as on the last date of receipt of online
applications.
4 Awaiting result/ Pursuing
degree
Those candidates who are still pursuing/ awaiting result for their degree M.Sc./ B.Tech./ PhD or any other qualification
for the above post(s) as on the date of application will not be considered.
5 Eligibility criterion Candidate should note that non-fulfillment of the eligibility criterion will result in cancellation of candidature at any stage
6 Experience The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring
the minimum prescribed educational qualifications prescribed for that post.
7 Screening of applications The applicants will be subjected to short listing by CCMB scientists/designated committee according to the current
requirement and the candidate’s shortlisted for interview will be displayed on CCMB website.
8 Selection procedure The candidate(s) shortlisted by CCMB scientists/designated committee have to appear for interview in person/online
before the Selection Committee. The date, time and venue of the test/interview will be notified in due course through
email only.
9 Result / Panel for waitlisted
candidate
Based upon the performance of candidates in the interview, result of selected candidates against the number of post
available in the project for each post code, will be declared and posted on CCMB website. A panel of waitlisted
candidates in order of merit will also be formed for each post code, which will be valid for one year. The panel may be
operated on the recommendation of Project Investigator for meeting out any future requirement in the project arises due
to resignation of incumbent/ non-joining of selected candidates/ further unforeseen/urgent requirement of project
manpower for the same position in same project.
10 Engagement The engagement shall be initially for a short duration based on availability of funds which may be extended or curtailed
based on the conduct and the performance of the incumbent as well as requirement of the institute. However, the
engagement will not be beyond the tenure of the project and shall expire automatically on the expiry of project tenure, in
which candidate has been selected. The engagement under projects does not confer any right/claim whatsoever, either
explicitly or implicitly on the appointee for regular appointment in CSIR/CCMB, against any post or otherwise under any
legal conditions or precedent.
11 Leave The incumbent would not be entitled to any kind of regular leave. However, they would be allowed for one-day Leave for
each completed month.
12 TA/DA No TA/ DA admissible for attending test/interview, joining the position.
13 Office timings/ Working
hours
The incumbent is required to perform the assigned duties during working hours i.e. from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM on
working days. The incumbent will not be allowed to take up any other assignment during the period of engagement. He
/She may be required to work on Saturday/Sunday/other Gazetted holidays and beyond working hours also if need be.
14 Tax deduction at source The Income Tax or any other tax liable to be deducted, as per the prevailing rules will be deducted at source before
effecting the payment.
15 Confidentiality of data and
documents
The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of the data collected as well as the deliverables produced for the office shall
remain with this office. No one shall utilize or publish or disclose or part with, to a third party, any part of the data or
statistics or proceedings or information collected for the purpose of this assignment or during the course of assignment
for the office, without the express written consent of the office. The incumbent shall be bound to hand over the entire
set of records of assignment to the Office before the expiryof the contract, and before the final payment is released
by the office.
16 Termination of Service The performance of project personnel would be reviewed periodically so that candidates not found up to the mark, could
be terminated. The engagement may be terminated at any time by the office without assigning any reasons by giving
a one month notice. In case, the person desires to leave the assignment, he/she may also do so by giving one month
notice or payment of one month stipend in lieu of, which can be condoned/ curtailed/ extended depending upon the
discretionof the Competent Authority.
17 DISCLAIMER Candidates who are applying for any of the above post shall ensure that they fulfill the essential qualifications. If they
apply without fulfilling the essential qualifications then it will be considered that they are giving wrong/misleading
information. The ONUS OF THIS ACTION WILL BE ON THE CANDIDATE and not on the Institute. In case they are
found not fulfilling the essential criteria or that they have provided misleading information, then their candidature for the
post may be rejected at any stage of selection or after selection.
18 Disqualification Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification for the
post.
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