Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up purely temporary position of one Project Associate-I in the DBT-MKB-YRFP project entitled “Identification of molecular players that modulate plant immunity during rhizobial infection of chickpea”, of Dr. Nandita Pasari, M. K. Bhan Fellow, NIPGR. The details of the position are as under:
Emoluments per month `.31000/- plus 24% HRA.
Qualification: Candidates having M.Sc (Biological Sciences) with at least 60% (or equivalent) in Master degree and fulfill the guidelines/norms of DST (SERB) are eligible to apply.
The candidate is required to have working experience in basic molecular biology techniques like PCR, cloning, and hairy root transformation.
A knowledge of CRISPR mediated mutant generation of bacteria and legume plants will be preferred.
Prior work experience in the field of root nodule symbiosis will be preference.
The upper age limit for PA-I is 35 years.
The successful candidate is expected to work on chickpea root nodule symbiosis, its transcriptomics and understanding the molecular mechanism behind plant immunity during root nodule symbiosis. The above position is completely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project.
The fellowship/emolument amount for the above position 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 discretionofthe 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 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.
Candidates need to apply by filling up the necessary information and upload all the necessary document in the given google forms within 15 days from the date of advertisement. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhP52oBf8Ti5_d7u0al5w9ItD4hH4r5nr76GwF8TpUciMTKA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Candidates applying with incomplete information will not be considered for an interview. Additionally, the candidate must use exactly the same name in the Google form as it is in the Certificate and application. Only Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview. A web interview will be conducted. A link with the date and time of the online interview will be e-mailed to the shortlisted candidates. 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 the disqualification of the candidate(s).
Note: ONLY soft copy of the application along with the qualification certificates (10th onwards) in the given google form will be accepted. For any clarification candidates may contact Scientist in charge through e-mail mentioned below.
Dr. Nandita Pasari M. K. Bhan Fellow
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, JNU Campus,
New Delhi, 110067.