Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary position of one Research Associate-II in the Indo-Israel joint project entitled ​“Improving plant nutrition through stimulation of root hair formation using beneficial bacteria”, under the supervision of Dr. Jitender Giri, Scientist, NIPGR.

The above position is completely temporarily 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. 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.

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.

Rs. 61000 + 27% HRA per month as per norms and as sanctioned in the project.

Candidates having a doctorate (Ph. D) degree in the discipline of Life Sciences (including Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Plant Physiology) or equivalent with a good publication record and fulfilling the DST/DBT guidelines as per DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z‑06/2022 date June 26, 2023, are eligible to apply. 

Prior experience in Raising transgenics, soil microbes, roots, and gene editing is highly desirable.

Candidates need to apply by filling up the necessary information in the given format and upload scanned copies of all the certificates/​marksheets (from Xth standard onwards) of educational qualifications and experience in single PDF with the application and sent to E‑mail: jitender@​nipgr.​ac.​in within 15 days from the date of advertisement. Candidates applying with incomplete information will not be considered for the interview. Only Shortlisted candidates will be called for 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 given format will be accepted. Incomplete application and those in the wrong format will be summarily rejected. For any clarification candidates may contact the Scientist in charge through email only. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the online interview.

For more details click here.