Junior and Senior Research Fellows in Cutting-Edge Plant Biotechnology Project Apply Now
The ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology in New Delhi is seeking motivated candidates for the positions of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in an advanced genome editing project aimed at enhancing rice’s nitrogen use efficiency and nutritional quality.
These positions are integral to a Department of Biotechnology (DBT)-funded project, offering a unique chance for candidates with a strong background in molecular biology, biotechnology, or biochemistry. Interviews will be conducted in person or online on November 20, 2024. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply early to secure their chance in this prestigious program.
Junior Research Fellows in Cutting-Edge Plant Biotechnology Project Apply Now
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Organization | ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, New Delhi |
| Project Title | Development of Genome Edited Nitrogen Use Efficient lines with Improved Nutritional Quality for Sustainable Agriculture (GENUEINrice) |
| Funding Agency | Department of Biotechnology (DBT) |
| Emoluments | ₹37,000 per month + 27% HRA |
| Duration of Project | Until October 3, 2027, or until project completion |
| Essential Qualifications | – Postgraduate degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related fields – NET or GATE qualification |
| Desirable Qualifications | – Experience in plant molecular biology, functional genomics, tissue culture, gene expression analysis, rice transformation |
| Date of Interview | November 20, 2024 |
| Application Process | – Attend walk-in interview with application form and documents – Candidates for online interviews should submit application by November 15, 2024 |
| Contact Email for Applications | recruitmentnipb@gmail.com, subsinha@gmail.com, megha.megha144@gmail.com |
Senior Research Fellows in Cutting-Edge Plant Biotechnology Project Apply Now
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Organization | ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, New Delhi |
| Project Title | Functional delineation of exitron spliced & exitron containing isoforms of NTR1.5 gene in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in context with root-shoot nitrate transport |
| Funding Agency | Department of Biotechnology (DBT) |
| Emoluments | ₹42,000 per month + 27% HRA |
| Duration of Project | Until March 2, 2025, or until project completion |
| Essential Qualifications | – Postgraduate degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related fields – NET or GATE qualification – Minimum 2 years of research experience |
| Desirable Qualifications | – Expertise in plant molecular biology, functional genomics, tissue culture, gene expression analysis, rice transformation |
| Date of Interview | November 20, 2024 |
| Application Process | – Attend walk-in interview with application form and documents – Candidates for online interviews should submit application by November 15, 2024 |
| Contact Email for Applications | recruitmentnipb@gmail.com, subsinha@gmail.com, megha.megha144@gmail.com |
Terms & Conditions
- Interested candidates may attend the Walk-In-Interviews with 2 copies of Application form along with 2 self – attested copies of all the documents related to educational qualifications/experience/publications etc. The candidates must also bring all the
- Original documents for verification. However, the candidates who wish to take online interviews must submit their Application form strictly in the prescribed format along with the scanned pdf of their original documents by dated 15/11/2024. The application form and the documents must be clubbed in a single pdf and send on the following email IDs viz. recruitmentnipb@gmail.com, subsinha@gmail.com, megha.megha144@gmail.com. The Advertisement number should be mentioned as the subject of email.
- All the claims made in application form needs to be attached with substantial documentary evidence else the claim will not be considered.
- For claiming experience, necessary experience certificate duly issued by competent authority has to be enclosed with application for consideration of the same.
- No TA/DA would be given for appearing in the interview.
- The positions are purely temporary, on a contractual basis and initially offered for one year or till project duration whichever is earlier. However, the positions can be terminated with one months’ notice owing to any change in circumstances. The person selected will have no right to claim employment or engagement in ICAR at the end of the contract period.
- Concealing of facts/canvassing shall lead to disqualification of the candidature.
- The Competent Authority/Director of the Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason thereof.
- The decision of the Competent Authority/Director of the Institute will be final and binding in all aspects.
- In case of any disputes, it will be resolved within the jurisdiction of New Delhi Court only.
- Candidates are advised to keep checking the Institute website on a regular basis for any kind of further information regarding interviews.
- The tentative date of interview is 20/11/2024. The candidates shall report at LBS Building, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012 at 9.30 am.
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