National Institute of Plant Genome Research
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box No. 10531,
New Delhi-110067
Date: 06/09/2023
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up purely temporary position of one Senior
Research Fellow/Project Associate-II in the DBT Multi-institutional project entitled “Characterization of
chickpea germplasm resource to accelerate genomics-assisted crop improvement”, under mission programme
of “Characterization of genetic resources”, under the supervision of Dr. Debasis Chattopadhyay, Scientist,
NIPGR.
The details are as under:
Emoluments as per DST/DBT norms & as
sanctioned in the project.
Qualification for SRF/PA-II: Candidates having master’s degree in Life Sciences with at least 55% (or
equivalent) marks plus two years of post-master’s research experience in industrial or academic or science and
technology organization are eligible to apply. Certificate of experience and master’s degree marksheets must be
produced with the application. Candidates selected through National Eligibility Test as mentioned in the DST
Office Memorandum number SR/S9/Z-08/2018 dated January 30, 2019 and candidates fulfilling the eligibility
criteria mentioned in the DST Office Memorandum number SR/S9/Z-05/2019 dated July 10, 2020 are also
eligible to apply.
The upper age limit for PA-II is 35 years.
Desirable Criteria: Candidates having experience in plant tissue culture (especially with legume plants) along
with cloning, DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, RT-PCR are encouraged to apply.
The above position is 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 DST/DBT 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 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 debasis@nipgr.ac.in
within 21 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 web-link 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 Scientist in charge
through e-mail only.
Dr. Debasis Chattopadhyay
Scientist-VII
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box No. 10531
New Delhi - 110067
Email: debasis@nipgr.ac.in'
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