New Delhi-110067
Inviting applications for Project Position
DATE: November 13, 2024
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary position of one Research Associate II and one Field Worker in the DBT project entitled “Understanding how anatomical adaptations help root penetration
in hard and dry soil”, of Dr. Jitender Giri, Scientist, NIPGR. The details of the positions are as under:
Research Associate II
61000/- plus 27% HRA per month as sanctioned in the project.
Qualification: Candidates having doctorate (Ph.D) degree in Life Science or equivalent (including Molecular Biology,
Biochemistry, Plant Physiology) with a good publication record and fulfills the guidelines and norms of DST Office
Memorandum number DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26/06/2023 are eligible to apply.
Essential: Candidates having prior experience in Genome-wide association mapping (GWAS), Next-Generation
Sequencing (NGS), and root phenotyping in plants is needed. The Candidate must have at least two first authors papers
in repute journals.
Field Worker (one post): `. 18000/- plus 27% HRA per month as sanctioned in the project.
Qualification: Candidates having Graduate degree in any discipline and fulfills the guidelines and norms of DST Office
Memorandum number SR/S9/Z-05/2019 dated 10/07/2020 are eligible to apply.
The upper age limit for the post of
Field Worker is 50 years, as per DST guidelines.
Essential: Candidates having prior experience in a research lab and working with chickpea/rice crops will be given
preference.
The above positions are completely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project. The fellowship/emolument
amount for the above positions is as sanctioned in the project and as per DBT/DST 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 candidates against the above post depending upon the qualification and experience of the candidate. Reservation
of post 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
along with self- attested soft copies of the mark-sheets, certificates, (from Class X onwards) and proof of research
experience/publications. A single pdf file, consisting of application from cover letter, and all documents, must be sent to
e-mail: jitender@nipgr.ac.in within 15 days from the date of advertisement. 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. 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 given format through e-mail will be accepted. No TA/DA will be paid
for attending online interview. For any clarification candidates may contact Scientist in charge on above mentioned e-mail
only.
Dr. Jitender Giri
Scientist
National
Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg,
JNU Campus,
New Delhi – 110067
E. mail: jitender@nipgr.ac.in
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