(Dept. of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of
India)
Sector-81, Knowledge City, Manauli P.O,
S.A.S. Nagar-140306, Punjab,
India.
Website: www.nabi.res.in
Advertisement no.NABI/Admin/5(11)/2022-23/ACAD-10
Walk-In-Interview for temporary positions of Junior Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, Project Scientist, Project Associate -II& Research Associate-I
National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) is an autonomous
Institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. NABI aims
at catalysing the transformation of the Agri-food sector in India by being a
nodal organization for knowledge generation and translational science leading
to value-added products based on Agri-Food biotech innovations for improved
household nutritional security. Since its inception in 2010, NABI is involved
in research activities for Biofortification, the development of designer crops
for improved nutrition, providing sustainable and novel solutions for quality
food and nutrition, and the development of evidence-based functional foods to
counter malnutrition. The food and nutritional Biotechnology division atNABI
requires the following research personnel purely on a temporary basis.
1.Project Title: Targeting Vacuolar Phosphate Transporter (SPX-MFS) genes for improving Phosphate Use Efficiency (PUE) in rice” (MK Bhan Fellowship)
Principle Investigator:Dr.Ajit Pal Singh, MK Bhan Fellow
Positions: Senior Research Fellow (01)
Duration: The research position is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a period of 1 (one) years.The total duration will be one years from date of joining or completion of the project whichever is earlier.
Essential Qualification: - Post
Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate /Post Graduate Degree in
professional course selected through a process described through any one of the
following: - Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility
Tests-CSIR-UGC-NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE
Additionally, candidate will be eligible for interview if they have qualified
National Level examinations conducted by central government departments and their
agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR,
IIT, etc.
The
qualification prescribed above with two years of research experience. (DST OM
No. SR/S9/Z-08/2018 dated 30.01.2019).
Desirable:
- Enthusiastic for research and with a proven
track record of research in the area of agricultural biotechnology and
molecular biology.
Emoluments: Rs. 35000/- per month Plus HRA as per project.
Desirable Experience: - Enthusiastic for research and with a proven track record of research in the area of agricultural biotechnology and molecular biology.
Age: 32 years (Relaxation is
admissible in the case of SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI
instructions)
Position:
Research Associate-I (RA-I).
Summary: This is a
Department of Biotechnology (DBT) sponsored
project.
Duration
for RA position:
The research associate-ship
is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a period of 3 (three) years
or till the termination of the project whichever is earlier. The performance of
the selected candidate will be evaluated after initial 1 year; further
extension of another 2 year will be subject to submission of progress report
submitted by selected candidate and satisfactory assessment remarks given by
the reporting officer on annual basis.
Job
profile:
1. RA-I
will be responsible for the lab scale and up-scaling production of bio-polymers
(Nano-cellulose and derivatives of arabinoxylan).
2. RA-I
will be responsible for the characterization of biopolymers.
3. RA-I
will be responsible for physico-chemical characterization of the functional
properties of antimicrobial composite films and packaging materials.
4. RA-I
will be responsible for the efficacy evaluation of the smart, biodegradable,
antimicrobial food packaging materials for post-harvest quality improvement
perishable commodities (fruits/vegetables) under storage.
Essential
qualifications:
PhD/MD/MS/MDS or equivalent
degree or having three years of research, teaching and design and development
experience after MVSc/M.Pharma/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in
Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Candidate with thesis submission will
also be eligible (along with proof of submission) but will be hired at SRF
level till they receive their degree (Eligibility criteria as per As per DST OM
No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26.06.2023).
Desirable
qualifications:
1. Prior
research experience by high impact peer reviewed publications.
2. Research
experience in extraction of biopolymers.
3. Research
experience in characterization of biopolymers and composite films/packaging
materials.
4. Research
experience in post-harvest quality improvement studies of perishable
commodities (fruits/vegetables) during storage.
Emoluments:
The
RA-I will be hired with the emoluments of Rs. 58,000/month + 8% HRA for Year 1
& 2; Rs. 61,000 month + 8% HRA for Year 3.
Age
Limit:
The age limit of applicants
for RA will be 40 years as on date of interview. (Relaxation is admissible in
case of SC/ST/OBC/women as per government of India instructions).
Contact Details: Dr. Koushik Mazumder, Scientist-E email: koushik@nabi.res.in contact no. 0172-5221244.
3. Project Title: “Genome editing the key saponin biosynthesis genes to enhance the taste and nutritional qualities in soybean (Glycine max). (Own fellowship)
Principle Investigator:Dr.Panneerselvam Krishna Murthy, Scientist-D
Positions: Junior Research Fellow (01) having own funding fellowship
Duration: 5 years
Essential Qualification:
a) MSc/
MTech in any area of life sciences or an equivalent degree.
b) 55%
total marks or equivalent score in the qualifying degree (5% relaxation in
marks will be given to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/PWD as per GOI norms)
c) In addition to the above, candidates applying for admission must qualify a national-level test for pursuing the Doctor of Philosophy program. Such tests include doctoral fellowship or admission eligibility tests conducted at the national level by recognized government agencies, such as the University Grants Commission (UGC), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), or any other government-recognized agency.
Desirable Experience:
General plant molecular biology related techniques such as cloning and qPCR and Plant tissue culture
Responsibilities:
1. Development of somatic embryos and
transgenic hairy root stocks for selected soybean cultivars
2. Editing key saponin pathway genes in
soybean
3. Gene function characterization
Age: 28 years (Relaxation is admissible in the case of SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI instructions)
Emoluments: The selected student should have his/ her own fellowship from any of the recognized granting agencies
4.Project Title: “Molecular and biochemical characterization of nutritional enriched transgenic plants” (NABI Core)
Principle Investigator:Dr. Siddharth Tiwari, Scientist E
Position: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)-One
Funding Agency: NABI CORE Grant
Duration: 3 years
Essential Qualification:
1. Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR
Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in professional course selected through a process
described through any one of the following: -
a.
Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC-NET
including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE
b. The selection process through National Level examinations conducted by central government departments and their agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc.
2. Two years of research experience.
3. Essential eligibility criteria, Salary and other benefits as per the Office Memorandum DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 (E-file-41804) dated June 26, 2023, Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology. Other rules and benefits as per NABI rule.
Desirable Experience:
1. Experience in Plant Tissue Culture, Plant Genetic
Engineering, Genome editing and
Molecular analyses of transgenic plants.
2. Practical knowledge of gene cloning and expression.
3. Relevant research publications in peer-reviewed
journals.
Age:
32 years (Relaxation is admissible in the
case of SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI instructions)
Remuneration
and other conditions: Rs. 42000/- per
month Plus HRA as per OM: DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 (E-file-41804) dated June 26,
2023, Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology
Government of India.
Contact
Details: - Project Investigator: Dr.
Siddharth Tiwari, Scientist E, Email: - siddharth@nabi.res.in; Contact no.
0172-5221138
4. Project: “BIRAC sponsored Banana Bio fortification project entitled “Development and Transfer of Technology from Queensland University of Technology, Australia to India for Bio fortification and Disease Resistance in Banana” (GAP-02)
Principle Investigator:Dr. Siddharth Tiwari, Scientist E
Position: Project Scientist-One
Duration: Till March 2024 or termination of the project
Funding Agency:
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
Essential
Qualifications: -Doctoral Degree
(submitted/awarded) in Scienceor Master’s Degree in Engineeringor
Technology from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable:
1. Experience in biochemical analysis (HPLC, ICPMS,
protein purification, Western blotting), molecular analysis (Southern blotting,
site of integration & flanking regions) and compositional/proximate
analysis for food characteristics of genetically modified plants.
2. Excellent academic record with research experience in
area relevant to plant metabolic engineering, molecular biology and
bioinformatics supported with high-quality publications.
3. Capable to collect and analyze data related to
agronomic, yield and phenotypic performance of transgenic banana lines
from multi-location event selection
trial sites.
4. Knowledge and experience of in-silico analysis such as
transcriptomics, proteomics and genomics.
5. Relevant research publications in reputed
international journals with 5 or more cumulative impact factor.
Emoluments: -Rs. 56000/- per month plus HRA (As per DST OM No.SR/S9/Z08/2018 dated 30.01.2019)
Age
limit: - 35 Years (Relaxation is admissible in case of
SC/ST/OBC/PD as per GOI Instructions)
Contact Details: - Project Investigator: Dr. Siddharth Tiwari, Scientist E, Email: - siddharth@nabi.res.in; Contact no. 0172-5221138
5. Project
title: Molecular analysis of
metabolic pathways to improve seed vigor and stress tolerance response in rice.
(NABI Core)
Principal
Investigator: Dr.PrafullSalvi, Scientist-C
I. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (One position) (NABI Core grant)
Essential
Qualification: -
1.
Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR
Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in professional course selected through a process
described through any one of the following: -
a.
Scholars who are selected through National
Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC-NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship)
and GATE
b.
The selection process through National Level
examinations conducted by central government departments and their agencies and
institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc,
IISER etc.
Duration:
The appointment will be initially for one year. Further up-gradation will be on
the basis of the submission of a progress report and further assessment.
Job Profile:
The selected candidate will be involved in a project aimed at comprehending the
significance of molecular determinants and associated pathways focusing on
enhancing seed vigour and stress tolerance response for crop improvement.
Desirable
Experience:
1.
Strong
molecular and cell biology expertise relevant to the current project.
2. Prior
experience in molecular biology and plant tissue culture.
3.
Experience in protein
expression in yeast and the bacterial system.
4. Experience in protein-protein interaction (Y2H, Co-IP, etc) will be preferred.
Emoluments:
- Rs. 31000/- per month plus HRA (As per DST OM
No.SR/S9/Z08/2018 dated 30.01.2019)
Age limit: - 28 Years (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC/PD as per GOI Instructions)
II. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (One position) (Own Fellowship)
Essential
Qualification: -
a. Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in professional course selected through National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-JRF, UGC-NET-JRF, DBT-BET-Category-I, etc. with their own fellowship.
Duration:
The appointment will be initially for one year. Further up-gradation will be on
the basis of the submission of a progress report and further assessment.
Job Profile:
The selected candidate will be involved in a project aimed at comprehending the
significance of molecular determinants and associated pathways focusing on
enhancing seed vigour and stress tolerance response for crop improvement.
Desirable
Experience:
1.
Strong
molecular and cell biology expertise relevant to the current project.
2. Prior
experience in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering.
3.
Experience in protein
expression and purification.
4. Experience in protein-protein interaction (Y2H, Co-IP, etc) will be preferred.
Emoluments:
- Rs. 31000/- per month plus HRA (As per DST OM
No.SR/S9/Z08/2018 dated 30.01.2019)
Age limit: - 28 Years (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC/PD as per GOI Instructions)
6. Project
Title:Prions as stress
sensors in plants: Role of DNA/RNA binding proteins in regulating stress memory
(HGK-IYBA project)
Principle Investigator: Dr Charanpreet Kaur, Scientist-D
Positions: Project Associate II
Duration: Two years. Note that appointment is a
co-terminus with the tenure of the project.
Essential Qualification:
Postgraduate degree in Basic
Science or Graduate/Postgraduate in
Botany/Microbiology/Agriculture/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Biochemistry and
other fields in Life Sciences
Selected via a process
described through any one of the following:
a) Scholars selected through
National Eligibility Tests-CSIR UGC NET including Lectureship (Assistant
Professorship) and GATE.
b) The selection process
through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments
and their agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD,
ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, etc.
Minimum of two years of research experience is
essential.
Desirable
qualifications: Candidate with experience
in techniques such as cloning, protein purification, yeast-two hybrid, and
using CRISPR/Cas system-mediated rice transformation will be preferred.
Age
limit: 35 years
Emoluments:
Rs. 35000/- per month Plus HRA as per project
Desirable qualification: Research experience in molecular biology, microbiology and plant physiology.
7. Project Title: “Oral nanomedicine as a novel treatment for type 2 diabetes: a pre-clinical study” (Own Fellowship)
Principal Investigator: Dr Nitin Kumar Singhal, Scientist-E
Positions: Junior Research Fellow (01) (Own Fellowship)
PhD registration: IISER-Mohali/DBT-RCB, Faridabad/Punjab University, Chandigarh
Duration: 5 years (Two years of JRF and will be converted to SRF after evaluation as per the funding agency guidelines)
Project Summary: The project activities are given below:
1. To create and evaluate oral capsules that
containsiRNA-PLGA nanoparticles
2. To use 2-D and 3-D in-vitro models to
examine the synthesised formulation's therapeutic efficacy and cell target
selectivity.
3. To investigate the oral capsules'
biodistribution, toxicity, and therapeutic profile using type 2 diabetic rodent
models.
4. To look into the transcriptome profiling of rodent models' liver and kidney tissues.
Essential Qualifications:
i) Post graduate degree in basic Science OR
Graduate /Post Graduate Degree in professional course and
ii) Having own fellowship for 5 years from different funding agencies such as UGC, CSIR, DST, DBT, etc.
Area of research: Diabetes,
Biochemistry, Metabolic disorder
Age limit: 28 Years (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC/PD/EWS/ women and/or as per GOI Instructions)
Application Procedure & Other Conditions
1. All interested candidates may appear for Walk-In-Interview at National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute located at Knowledge city, Sector-81, Mohali - 140306, Punjab on 05-12-2023 at 09:00 A.M. along with the duly filled application form available on the website www.nabi.res.in.
2. Incomplete application forms and applications that are not in proper format may be summarily rejected.
3. The applications should be submitted strictly as per the prescribed format that can be downloaded from the NABI website.
4. Candidates applying for more than one option can give their preference in the same application by ticking multiple options. No need to submit a separate application form for each option.
5. Candidates
should ensure that information mentioned in the application form is accurate.
Once the application form is submitted no further request regarding any
changes/ information in the application form will be considered.
6. The duly filled application form must be submitted at the time of registration at NABI from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM on 05-12-2023.
7. The
candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible
candidates will not be interviewed.
8. All the candidates are requested to appear for a Walk-In interview with an application form, experience certificates, publications, and original degree certificates and transcripts.
9. Original mark sheets, certificates, award/fellowship, etc must be accomplished for verification at the time of the interview, and attach one set of attested copies of the documents with the application form.
10. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
11. Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to disqualification of the candidate(s).
12. Candidates
should strictly adhere to guidelines issued by World Health Organization and
Centre Govt/State Govt on Covid-19.
More Info: https://nabi.res.in/site/career
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