CENTRE FOR DNA FINGERPRINTING AND DIAGNOSTICS
INNER RING ROAD, UPPAL,
HYDERABAD – 500 039
Advt. No. CDFD/EMPC/01/MAY23
CDFD, an autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and
Technology, invites applications from Indian nationals for the following purely temporary
vacancies in research projects funded by National / International agencies at CDFD like
DST/DBT/ICMR/CSIR etc. The description of the positions and minimum qualifications for
various vacancies are as follows:
(1) Project Scientist – III
Age Limit : 45 years
Emoluments :` 78,000/-+ 24% HRA
Essential Qualifications:
(i) Doctoral Degree in Science or Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology
from a recognized University or equivalent; and
(ii) Seven years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and
Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific
activities and services
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Experience in working on molecular biology techniques, cell cultures, next generation
sequencing analysis etc
2. Experience of supervising staff/students
Nature of Duty:
1. Overall supervision of laboratory focused on Pediatric rare genetic disorders
2. Oversee recruitment of patients with rare diseases via co-ordination with
collaborating centres
3. Supervise staff for undertaking cell biology and molecular biology experiments
4. Preparation of project report/Manuscript writing
(2) Research Associate – I
Age Limit : 40 years
Emoluments : ` 47,000/-+ 24% HRA
Essential Qualifications:
Ph D in bioinformatics, molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology or relevant
scientific discipline.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in computational / bioinformatics tools used for NGS analysis particularly
RNA-seq or ChIP-Seq, proficiency with using Linux and BASH or other similar shell,
comfortable in developing code in Python and/or R for data analysis and
visualization.
OR
Experience in Plant microbe interaction, Microbiology, Plan microbiology, molecular
biology
OR
Experience in genomics and molecular biology relevant for human diseases,
experience in RNA related work will be preferred.
OR
1) Minimum 03 years of Research Experience.
2) 03 First author papers in international journals.
3) Expertise in Mice handling, Cell line maintenance, qRT-PCR, Flow Cytometry,
DNA Cloning and purification of recombinant proteins.
(3) Senior Project Associate
Age Limit : 40 years
Emoluments :` 42,000/-+ 24% HRA
Essential Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc 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 Organisations and Scientific activities and
services OR
Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology / Pharma / MD / MS from a
recognized University or equivalent
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in cell culture/molecular biology techniques/next generation
sequencing/microarray analysis
Nature of Duty:
(1) Conduct molecular biology experiments for next generation sequencing like
DNA/RNA extraction, PCR etc
(4) Analysis of next generation sequencing data
(5) Sanger sequencing
(6) Report writing and manuscript preparation
(4) Project Associate – II
Age Limit : 35 years
Emoluments :
(i) 35,000/- + HRA 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) `28,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Essential Qualifications:
(i) Master's Degree in Naturalor Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelor's degree
in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or
equivalent;
and
(ii) 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic
Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in next generation sequencing/microarray analysis and report making as well
as development of pipelines for same
Nature of Duty:
1. Analysis of exome/genome sequencing data from pediatric rare genetic
diseases
2. Preparation of reports for patients
3. Development of pipelines for analysis of next generation sequencing analysis
4. Preparation of project report/Manuscript writing
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in cell culture/molecular biology techniques/next generation
sequencing/microarray analysis
Nature of Duty:
1. Conduct molecular biology experiments for next generation sequencing like
DNA/RNA extraction, PCR etc
2. Analysis of next generation sequencing data
3. Sanger sequencing
4. Report writing and manuscript preparation
(5) Project Associate – I
Age Limit : 35 years
Emoluments : (i) `31,000/- + HRA 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/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Essential Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelor's degree in
Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent
Desirable Qualifications:
MSc in Genetic counselling with experience of counselling patients with genetic
diseases.
Nature of Duty:
The selected candidate will oversee recruitment of patients for exome
sequencing and pretest/post-test counseling
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The vacancies against the positions shall be filled based on the vacancies available at
the time of selection. If more vacancies with identical job requirements become
available within one year after the selection, these can also be filled from among the
candidates who are empanelled for the above positions.
2. Candidates are encouraged to apply for multiple positions. Depending on the
qualifications, experience and recommendations of the Selection Committee, the
candidates may be selected for more than one position.
3. Depending on the qualifications, experience and recommendations of the Selection
Committee, the selected candidates may be placed in a scale and designation lower
than the grade advertised/applied against.
4. Candidates selected against the positions will be expected to carry out research in the
areas of Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Computational and Structural Biology, Genetics,
Immunology, Microbiology or Molecular Biology.
5. Emoluments of the candidates selected against the positions may vary depending upon
the qualifications, experience, recommendations of the Selection Committee or
emoluments sanctioned by the funding agency in the project.
6. Selection against the positions will not make the candidates with Master’s Degree,
eligible to register for the Ph.D. degree.
7. All these positions are purely temporary and are initially for a period of six months or
one year. These positions could be extended/terminated depending on the continuation
of the project(s).
8. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-service person/ EWS
applicants will be as per Govt. of India rules.
9. Relaxation of age for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-service person/ Women
applicants will be as per Govt. of India rules.
10.Mere fulfilling the minimum qualifications will not entitle the candidate for being called
for interview. The applications will be screened by a committee based on research
experience and requirement of each project. Only those candidates that are found
suitable will be shortlisted to be interviewed through Video Conference. The decision of
the Director, CDFD will be final in this respect and no correspondence will be
entertained in this regard.
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11.Any of the selected individuals may from time to time be assigned to perform any other
duties commensurate with their qualifications, by the Director, CDFD.
Interested candidates, who fulfill the above conditions, should apply in the prescribed
application form ONLINE, wherein the candidate is also required to submit a Statement of
Purpose (maximum 200 words), emphasizing how his/her experience/expertise will
contribute to research programs of CDFD. The link for the application form is available at
(link to be provided). Please upload soft copies of certificates in support of date of birth,
educational qualifications, reservation category (if applicable). Please contact
for any queries. The last date for submitting online applications
is 15.05.2023.
Incomplete applications, applications without Statement of Purpose, and applications
without copies of certificates in support of date of birth / educational qualifications /
experience / reservation category (if applicable) or the applications received after the last
date are liable to be rejected.
Officer Incharge
Acad & EMPC
CDFD
Click here for Application Proforma
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