IISER Tirupati is inviting applications for the post of JRF under project funded by SERB, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. Interested and eligible candidates may read the complete notification below.
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, for promotion of high- quality science education and research in the country.
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Recruitment for the post of “Junior Research Fellow” under SERB funded project
How to Apply
- Applicants should send their application using the jotform (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs3hEDKSpaTITFhRtxIcC1iHhBPTGXxQs0jP SFYE7JQPgc4g/viewform?usp=pp_url) attaching duly filled application form available below this advt. (converted into PDF) on or before the last date i.e., 18 June 2023 by 5.00 P.M.
- The shortlisted candidates (only) will be notified by email for an interview. No separate email/call letter will be issued.
- The print-out of the application form sent by email signed and dated by the applicant along with a recent passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience, etc. would be collected at the time of interview (in case of physical interview). Applicant must bring all the original certificates at the time of interview for verification, along with one set of photocopies.
GENERAL INFORMATION / DETAILS ABOUT THE POST
- Appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on termination of the research project.
- The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment / absorption in Funding Agency or in IISER Tirupati.
- Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency particularly applicable to the said project.
- The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions.
- The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitle candidates to be called for the interview. Where number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, it will not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the Project Leader may restrict the number of candidates for the interview to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimumprescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates, to mention all the qualifications and experience in the relevant field at the time of applying.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.
- Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.
- No interim enquiries / correspondence / communication of any sort will be entertained onthe matter.
- Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be treatedas a disqualification for the post applied for.
- Candidate selected for this position can also apply for the regular Ph.D. program of IISERTirupati, provided they satisfy eligibility criteria.
Institute invites applications from Indian nationals for the following position on contract basis:
| Name of the post | Junior Research Fellow |
| Name of the project | “Unravelling regulatory mechanisms underlying priming- mediated acquired thermotolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana“. |
| Funding Agency | SERB, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Annapurna Devi Allu |
| Project Code | 30222131 |
| Minimum qualifications | Essential: Master degree in Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Biochemistry/ or any equivalent discipline with minimum of 55% marks. Desirable: Qualified CSIR – NET (Life Sciences)/ LS / GATE (Life Sciences) / National Level Test conducted by Central Govt. Depts.Research experience in Molecular Biology techniques viz. Gene cloning, RNA, DNA isolation, RT-PCR etc., Arabidopsis growth and stress phenotyping. |
| Fellowship | Rs. 31000/- + 8% HRA per month (Consolidated) |
| Age | Not more than 28 years as on closing date of advertisement. |
| No. of post | One (1) |
| Tenure | The position is temporary and renewable every six months subject to satisfactory performance. The position is co-terminus with the project. |
| Last date | 5.00 p.m. on 18 June 2023 |