Are you passionate about agricultural research and genetic modification? Here's your chance to contribute to groundbreaking work in agriculture. The Division of Microbiology at ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) invites eligible candidates to participate in a Walk-in-Interview for the position of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under the ongoing ICAR-BNF project. This project focuses on incentivizing research in agriculture through genetic modification to enhance biological nitrogen fixation in bacteria.
Position Details:
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Project Name: Incentivizing Research in Agriculture: Genetic modification to improve biological nitrogen fixation (in bacteria)
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Position: Senior Research Fellow (Two positions available)
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Emoluments: Rs. 31000 + HRA per month (As per ICAR Memorandum F.No Ag.Edn.6/27/2014- HRD dated 30-8- 2019)
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Date of Interview: April 26, 2024
Qualifications:
Essential:
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Master’s degree in Plant Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Life Sciences with a 4/5 years Bachelor’s degree.
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Candidates with a 3-year Bachelor’s degree should have NET qualification.
Desirable:
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Experience in gene cloning, metabolite identification, omics data characterization
The positions are temporary and will be filled on a contractual basis initially up to March 31, 2025, with the possibility of extension till the termination of the project based on satisfactory performance.
Age Limit: Maximum age is 35 years for SRF position. (Age relaxation of five years for SC/ST & women, three years for OBC as per GOI/ICAR rules).
Requirements for Interview:
Eligible candidates must bring:
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Original degree certificates and mark sheets of 10, 12, UG, PG, Ph.D /NET/GATE/equivalent certificates.
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Proof of experience and one set of self-attested photocopies of all required certificates from matriculation onwards.
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An attested copy of recent passport size photograph pasted onto the filled-in application form (as per the annexure I & II).
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Proof of experience and publications.
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No objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, if applicable.
Declaration for Candidates:
Candidates with relatives employed at ICAR/IARI must declare their name, designation, nature of duties, and relationship in advance by email (iari.micro.bnf@gmail.com) by April 20, 2024. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from the interview.
Walk-In-Interview Details:
Date: April 26, 2024 Reporting Time: 9:30-10:30 am Location: Division of Microbiology, IARI, PUSA campus, New Delhi-110012
Candidates are invited to apply for positions in a research project aimed at transforming agriculture. For more information, please visit the official website.
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