The National Institute of Plant Genome Research (formerly known as National Centre for Plant Genome Research) is an autonomous institution aided by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. The Institute's establishment coincides with the 50th anniversary of India's independence as well as birth anniversary of Prof. (Dr.) J. C. Bose. The formal announcement was made on November 30th 1997. This Institute has already placed India among the major contributors to plant genomics.
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up one position of Research Associate (RA) in the Institute with Dr. Senthil-Kumar Muthappa, Scientist, NIPGR, in the scheme of "Short-Term Research Fellowship" programme. The position is completely on temporary basis with maximum duration of three years. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year, which can be curtailed or extended based on the performance of the candidate and discretion of the Competent Authority.
- Position : Research Associate
- No of Post : One
- Job Description : The candidate is expected to
have experience in ‘identification and functional characterization of genes involved in combined biotic (e.g. bacterial pathogen) and abiotic stress (e.g. drought stress) tolerance in a model and a crop plant’. Research programme may involve use of Bioinformatics tools, large scale transcriptome profiling, forward genetic screening using virus-induced gene silencing or miRNA-induced gene silencing and any other research work as assigned by the PI
- Desired Profile : Candidates having a Ph. D. degree in Bioinformatics/Plant molecular biology/Plant Physiology/Plant Pathology/Plant Breeding and Genetics and strong publication record can apply. Candidates having prior work experience in plant-pathogen interaction and drought tolerance related projects are preferred.
- Fellowship : The Fellowship amount for the position will be given at par with the similar fellowships by DBT/DST.
Note : NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Reservation of post shall be as per Govt. of India norms.
Eligible candidates may apply by sending hard copy of complete application in the given format with a cover letter.
The attested copies of the mark-sheets, certificates, proof of research experience/publications are to be attached. The application should reach at the address given below within 15 days from the date of advertisement. The envelope must be superscribed by "Application for the post of RA under NIPGR Short-term research fellowship programme". No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Dr. Senthil-Kumar Muthappa
Staff Scientist - III
National Institute of Plant Genome Research
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box NO. 10531,
New Delhi - 110067
Deadline : 20.02.15
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