The Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR), under ICAR, Varanasi, has announced walk-in interviews for multiple contractual positions, including Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Young Professional-I/II (YP-I/II), and Field Lab Assistant. These vacancies are part of various research projects aimed at enhancing climate resilience, food security, and biotechnology innovations.
Interested candidates can attend the walk-in interview on October 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The positions are temporary, extendable based on project needs and candidate performance.
Walk-in Interviews at ICAR-IIVR: Apply for SRF, YP, and Field Assistant Positions
Job Title
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
No. of Positions
1
Organization
Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR), Varanasi
Project Title
Enabling Climate Resilience and Ensuring Food & Nutritional Security through Genome Editing in Horticultural Crops
Educational Qualifications
Essential: Master’s degree in Agriculture (M.Sc.), Plant Biotechnology, Biotechnology, or related fields. 60% marks in Bachelor’s degree.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in molecular biology, genome editing, and plant tissue culture techniques. NET qualification preferred.
Experience
2 years of post-graduate experience in relevant fields.
Salary
Rs. 31,000 + HRA (per ICAR rule)
Duration
One year, extendable
Interview Date
October 4, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
Job Title
Young Professional-II (YP-II)
No. of Positions
1
Organization
Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR), Varanasi
Project Title
Enabling Climate Resilience and Ensuring Food & Nutritional Security through Genome Editing in Horticultural Crops
Educational Qualifications
Essential: Master’s degree in Agriculture, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or related fields.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in bioinformatics, data analysis, and software handling (e.g., MS Office).
Experience
2 years of practical experience in molecular biology techniques or bioinformatics.
Salary
Rs. 42,000 (per month fixed)
Duration
One year, extendable
Interview Date
October 4, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
Job Title
Young Professional-I (YP-I)
No. of Positions
1
Organization
Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR), Varanasi
Project Title
AINP on Biotech Crops
Educational Qualifications
Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Biotechnology, or Life Science.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in working with biotech crops, data management, and field trials.
Salary
Rs. 25,000 (per month fixed)
Duration
One year, extendable
Interview Date
October 4, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
Job Title
Field Lab Assistant
No. of Positions
1
Organization
Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR), Varanasi
Project Title
Farmer FIRST Project
Educational Qualifications
Essential: 12th pass in any discipline with relevant lab field experience.
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of basic data handling, proficiency in Hindi and English, and working experience in related fields.
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