ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, is extending an invitation to eligible candidates for various positions under the externally funded ICAR project titled "Enhancing climate resilience and ensuring food security with genome editing tools" (Project Code 12-197-A, 12-197-B, 12-197-C positions). The available positions include:
1.Research Associate (RA) - 4 Positions
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Emoluments: ₹49,000+ HRA per Month (for Master Degree holders with 3-year experience) Or ₹54,000 + HRA per month (for PhD degree holders)
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Age Limit: Maximum 40 years for men; 45 years for women
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Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Plant Physiology/Plant Biochemistry/Genetics & Plant Breeding/Botany or relevant discipline of life sciences. Alternatively, Master's degree holders with desirable experience.
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Desirable Qualifications: Experience in basic molecular techniques, genetic transformation of crops, genome editing of plants, etc.
2.Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - 6 Positions
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Emoluments: ₹31,000 + HRA per month for 1st and 2nd year & ₹35,000 per month + HRA for 3rd year
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Age Limit: Maximum 35 years for men; 40 years for women
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Essential Qualifications: Master’s degree in relevant subjects with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
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Desirable Qualifications: Similar to Research Associate (RA) position.
3.Young Professional II (YPII) - 4 Positions
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Emoluments: ₹42,000 per month (Fixed)
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Age Limit: Minimum 21 years; Maximum 45 years
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Essential Qualifications: Master’s degree in relevant subjects or graduate degree holders in relevant Agricultural Sciences/Engineering/Technology.
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Desirable Qualifications: Similar to Research Associate (RA) position.
4.Young Professional II IT - 1 Position
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Emoluments: ₹42,000 per month (Fixed)
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Age Limit: Minimum 21 years; Maximum 45 years
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Essential Qualifications: Graduates with at least 60% marks in Computer Application/Information Technology/Computer Science or relevant fields.
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Desirable Qualifications: Experience in scientific administrative assistance, project management tools, web designing, etc.
Interested candidates should fill the Google form provided in the advertisement and upload the necessary documents. The last date for application submission is 21 days from publication or 12 May 2024, whichever is later.
The engagement will be on a contractual basis, time-bound, non-regular, and co-terminus with the project. Candidates are encouraged to read the official notification before applying. For more details, please visit the official website of ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.