BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research
(An Autonomous Research Institution of the Department of Biotechnology
Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India)
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg,
New Delhi – 110067
Advertisement of Project Position
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up purely temporary positions in the “DBT Processing and Monitoring Unit (PMU) for Emerging Frontiers in Biotechnology Programs of the DBT”, at
NIPGR.
The details of the positions are as under:
S.
No.
Sanctioned Positions
and monthly
emoluments as
sanctioned in the
project
Number
of Posts
Qualification* Upper Age
limit
1. Project Scientist-I
(₹ 56,000 + 27% HRA)
Doctoral Degree in Science or
Master’s Degree in Engineering or
Technology from recognized
University or Equivalent
35 years
2. Project Scientist-II
(₹ 67,000 + 27% HRA)
(i) Doctoral Degree in Science
or Master’s Degree in Engineering or
Technology from recognized
University or Equivalent;
and
(ii) Three years’ experience in
Research & Development in
Industrial & Academic Institutions
or Science and Technology
Organizations and Scientific
activities & services
40 years
3. Senior Project Associate
(₹ 42,000 + 27%HRA) - 03 Posts
(i) 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
(ii) Four years’ experience in
Research and Development in
Industrial and Academic Institutions
or Science and Technology
Organizations and Scientific
activities and services
OR
40 years
Doctoral Degree in Science /
Engineering / Technology / Pharma
/ MD / MS from a recognized
University or equivalent
4. Project Associate-II
(₹ 35,000+ 27%HRA) - 04 Posts
(i) 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
(ii) 2 years’ experience in Research
and Development in Industrial and
Academic Institutions or Science
and Technology Organisations and
Scientific activities and services
35 years
5. Scientific Administrative
Assistant/Field Worker
(₹18,000 + 27%HRA)
01
Graduate degree in any discipline
50 years
Note: Manpower qualification and emolument are as per DST OM No. SR/S9/Z-05/2019
dated July 10, 2020.
*In addition to the essential qualifications mentioned above, preference will be given to applicants
(excluding Scientific Administrative Assistants/Field Workers) with experience in lab
management, grant management, and supervisory roles. Proficiency in scientific communication is
also a desirable qualification and will be given weight in the selection process.
Role and Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of the selected personals will be as follows:
The Project Scientist I & II, will play crucial role in supporting the Emerging Frontiers in Biotechnology
(EFB) Directorate of DBT in the coordination of Internal Screening Committee meeting, Technical
Expert Committee meeting, progress reviews meeting, fund release processes, etc.
The Senior Project Associate will be assisting the EFB Directorate in coordination with Principal
Investigators of the proposals to gather and analyze financial and other relevant documents, facilitating
the proposal for evaluation and grant releases.
The responsibilities of the Project Associate II include assistance in preparing notes, tables, and other
documentation for the grant release proposal.
The Project Assistant will be assigned to the PMU to handle multitasking assignments.
The above job responsibilities are illustrative and whenever required, the Competent Authority may also
assign additional work.
The above positions are completely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project. The emoluments
for the above positions are as sanctioned in the project and as per DST OM No. SR/S9/Z-05/2019 dated
July 10, 2020. 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 qualifications and experience of the candidate. The 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.
The eligible and interested candidates may apply on-line along with required documents to be uploaded in the
given format. The application format and detailed information is available on the website of NIPGR,
www.nipgr.ac.in. Applications, other than online, will not be accepted. The last date of submission of on-line
application is September 07, 2024 (5.30 p.m.).
Upload following Scanned Documents: (It is suggested to scan documents from your originals).
1) Age Proof.
2) Relevant Educational Qualifications/Certificates
3) Experience Certificates
4) Details of Publications
5) Brief write-up on research experience
6) Any other information
7) Two References (with name, emails fax/telephone numbers)
The shortlisted candidates only will be informed about date and time of the interview through e-mail. The
candidates must ascertain their eligibility before submitting application, as ineligible candidates will not be
interviewed. 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 prescribed format will be accepted. No TA/DA will
be paid for attending the interview.
0 Comments