Exciting Scientist Positions at CSIR-IGIB – Apply Now for Advanced Research Opportunities!

Exciting Scientist Positions at CSIR-IGIB – Apply Now for Advanced Research Opportunities!

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CSIR-Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB) is actively recruiting talented scientists for multiple positions. With a focus on groundbreaking research in genomics, molecular medicine, and bioinformatics, IGIB offers a platform for individuals dedicated to scientific innovation and research.

The positions include Scientist and Senior Scientist roles, each requiring specific expertise in areas such as genome informatics, biomedical engineering, microbiology, and advanced imaging. Applications are open until November 3, 2024, and selected candidates will contribute to high-impact research programs at IGIB, Delhi.

Exciting Scientist Positions at CSIR-IGIB – Apply Now for Advanced Research Opportunities!

Exciting Scientist Positions at CSIR-IGIB – Apply Now for Advanced Research Opportunities!

PositionDetails
Job TitleScientist (2 Positions: 1 OBC [NCL], 1 EWS)
OrganizationCSIR-Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB), Delhi
Educational QualificationsPh.D. thesis submitted in Biological Sciences/Computer Science/ Informatics or M.Tech. in Computer Science/Data Science
Desirable QualificationsThesis on Genome Informatics with first-author publication in a reputed journal for Informatics; M.Tech. project related to biomedical engineering for Biomedical Eng.
ResponsibilitiesContribute to genome informatics and biomedical engineering programs at CSIR-IGIB
Pay LevelLevel 11, ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700; Approx. ₹1,32,660/month including HRA
Upper Age Limit32 years (age relaxation as per norms)
Application Deadline03-Nov-2024
PositionDetails
Job TitleSenior Scientist (2 Positions: 1 OBC [NCL], 1 ST)
OrganizationCSIR-Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB), Delhi
Educational QualificationsPh.D. in any Science branch with 2 years post-doctoral experience in Microbiology (ST) or single-molecule microscopy (OBC)
Desirable QualificationsResearch in microbial resistance evolution with first-author publications for Microbiology; Experience in super-resolution microscopy for Imaging
ResponsibilitiesDevelop research programs in antimicrobial resistance, contribute to microbiome programs, develop imaging methods and manage IGIB’s microscopy facility
Pay LevelLevel 12, ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200; Approx. ₹1,52,640/month including HRA
Upper Age Limit37 years (age relaxation as per norms)
Application Deadline03-Nov-2024

Additional Details:
The application process is online through IGIB’s website, with a fee of ₹500 (exemptions for select categories). Candidates are encouraged to review the full guidelines for eligibility and required documents.

(I) Selection Procedure:

A duly constituted Screening Committee will short-list candidates for further stages. The Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates. The candidates recommended by the Screening Committee will be invited for an interview. The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the candidates, therefore, should mention in their applications all the qualifications and experience in the relevant area over and above the minimum prescribed
qualifications, supported with documents. The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the interview. In the event of the number of applications being large, CSIR-IGIB will adopt shortlisting criteria to
restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable number by holding a written test or by any other method as deemed fit by the Screening Committee. Some of the likely methods are listed below.
(i) Quality of publications in the relevant field stated in the advertisement
(ii) On the basis of educational qualifications higher than the minimum prescribed in the
advertisement.
(iii) On the basis of more or higher experience in the relevant field than the minimum prescribed
in the advertisement.
(iv) Any other methodology as deemed fit by Screening Committee.
In case a candidate is staying abroad, his/her candidature may be considered in absentia by the
Selection committee on his / her written request.

The screening of the candidates will be done prima facie on the basis of documents and information
furnished by the candidates. If at any subsequent date, it is discovered that the candidates do not
fulfill the eligibility criteria; their candidature shall be cancelled without assigning any reason
whatsoever.

Note: Resolution of cases wherein two or more candidates have scored equal aggregated
marks, the shall be resolved in accordance with CSIR Letter no.5-1(211)/2014-PD
dated 30.05.2023.

(II) BENEFITS:

  1. The posts carry Pay and Allowances, such as HRA and Traveling allowance etc. at Central
    Government rates as applicable to the employees of Council at the place of posting. In addition,
    other benefits such as Leave Travel Concession and Reimbursement of Medical expenses and
    Children’s Education Allowances etc. are also available, as per CSIR rules. Accommodation
    will be provided as per CSIR Residence Allotment Rules, 2022 depending on availability in
    which case HRA will not be admissible.
  2. Scientists in CSIR are also permitted to undertake consultancy and sponsored R&D project
    activities. These activities give them scope to earn consultancy fee and honorarium as per
    guidelines governing these activities. Opportunities also arise for foreign deputations for
    training / presentation of papers/specific assignments etc.
  3. CSIR/IGIB provides excellent opportunities to deserving candidates for career advancement
    under Assessment Promotion scheme for Scientists.
  4. The selected candidate will be governed by the “National Pension System” based on defined
    contributions for new entrants, as adopted by CSIR for its employees. However, persons
    selected from other Government Departments/ Autonomous Bodies/ Public Sector
    Undertakings/ Central Universities having Pension Scheme on GoI pattern will continue to be
    governed by the existing Pension Scheme i.e., CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, as per rules.
  5. The appointment to the post shall be governed by the provisions of the Central Civil Services
    (Conduct) Rules, 1964, Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965
    as amended from time to time and other service Rules to the extent made applicable to the
    Council Servant and decision of the Council as to their applicability shall be final.

(III) AGE LIMIT AND RELAXATION

Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years in the case of SC/ST and by 3 years in the case of OBC(NCL) candidates for the posts which are reserved for the respective categories. SC/ST/OBC(NCL) candidates applying against Unreserved (UR) post will not be eligible for age relaxation. Relaxation of upper age limit for Ex- servicemen will be applicable as per GOI
rules.

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