Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary positions of one Junior Research Fellow in ANRF-PMECRG project entitled ​“Deciphering the role of RNA-binding proteins during nodule development under high temperature stress in chickpea”, under the supervision of Dr. Divya Mishra, Scientist, BRICNIPGR.

The above position is completely temporarily 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 tenure of the post can be curtailed based on the assessment of the candidate’s performance and the discretion of the Competent Authority. NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending on the qualification and experience of the candidate. Reservation of posts shall be as per Govt. of India norms. The appointment may be terminated at 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.

Rs. 37000 + HRA per month as per norms and as sanctioned in the project.

Candidates having M.Sc./M.tech degree (with minimum 60% marks) in Life Sciences/​Agriculture/​Biotechnology/​Molecular Biology or equivalent and fulfills the eligibility criteria of DSTOM No. DST/PCPM/Z‑06/2022 dated June 26, 2023 are eligible to apply.

Desirable Criteria: The candidate should have very strong knowledge of protein biology, proteomics, peptide chemistry, and molecular biology; such candidates will be preferred. Those with a background in plant science and additional computational skills will also be considered.

Candidates need to apply by filling up the necessary information in the given google form within 15 days from the date of advertisement and upload scanned copies of all the certificates/​marksheets (from Xth standard onwards) of educational qualification and experience in single PDF with the application. 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 emailed 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 the disqualification of the candidate(s)

Note: ONLY soft copy of the application in the above-mentioned Google Forms will be accepted. For any clarification candidates may contact the Scientist in charge through email only. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the online interview.

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