The ICAR-IARI Rice Breeding & Genetics Research Centre in Aduthurai, Tamil Nadu, is inviting applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the CSIR-ASPIRE project titled “Developing Peptide Barcodes of PUSA Basmati Varieties and Hybrids for Authentication and Traceability.” This role is temporary and will be offered on a contractual basis, focused on research tasks within the project.
Position Details:
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Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
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Number of Positions: One
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Duration: One year or until the project's completion, whichever comes first.
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Salary:
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1st & 2nd Year: ₹31,000 + HRA per month
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3rd Year: ₹35,000 + HRA per month
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HRA: As per the rules of the host institution
Eligibility Criteria:
Essential Qualifications:
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MSc in Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 55% marks.
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Candidates must have cleared the NET/GATE examination.
Desirable Qualifications:
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Experience in plant proteins, genomic and proteomic data analysis.
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Familiarity with machine learning applications in the relevant field.
Job Responsibilities:
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Conducting research work related to the project.
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Managing consumables and contingencies required for the project.
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Assisting the Principal Investigator (PI) in preparing research reports.
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Handling other departmental tasks as directed by the PI.
Age Limit:
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Maximum Age: 28 years (with age relaxation of up to five years for SC/ST, women, OBC, and physically handicapped candidates).
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Minimum Age: 18 years as of the interview date.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are required to send their applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-I and Annexure-II) along with scanned copies of relevant documents in a single PDF file to Umadevi.P@icar.gov.in, with a copy to umavannan28@gmail.com. The deadline for submission is 16th September 2024, by 05:30 PM.
Selection Process:
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Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the details of the online interview.
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Candidates must present original documents for verification during the interview.
Applicants are encouraged to read the official notification for more details or visit the official website of IARI. Ensure that all information provided is accurate, as any false claims may result in the rejection of the application