TIGS is a program driven research institute with a focus on solving pressing societal challenges. We are seeking applications from enthusiastic candidate to join as Senior Research Fellow in DBT funded project to work on genome editing of crop plants.

The selected candidate is required to develop tissue culture and transformation protocols and genome editing tools for developing improved crop varieties. The selected candidate is also expected to take part in ongoing tissue culture experiments, vector construction, molecular and phenotypic evaluation of genome edited lines.

Initially for one year.

M.Sc., in Plant Sciences, Plant Biotechnology, Genetics, and Plant Breeding or related discipline

• NET/GATE qualification and 2 years of research experience.
• Preference will be given to the candidate with relevant research experience.

Interested Candidate can apply for the research position, please submit a Cover letter with a CV, a list of publications if any, and with email, phone number, and contact details of 2 referees at jobs@​tigs.​res.​in

Applicants must list Job no JC — 16 in their application to be considered.

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