NIPGR New Delhi, Research Associate (RA) and Technical Assistant (TA) | Functional Genomics

National Institute of Plant Genome Research
Post Box No. 10531, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg,
New Delhi - 110067

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary positions of Research Associate (RA) and Technical Assistant (TA) in DBT sub-project entitled "Chickpea genome sequence analysis and its alignment to genetic map" of "Next Generation Challenge programme on Chickpea Genomics". The position will include working in the area of chickpea genomics. The work will involve generation and data analyses using next generation sequencing technologies, whole genome annotation followed by various aspects of functional genomics in chickpea.

Research Associate (one post): Emoluments as per DST/DBT norms, & sanctioned in the project.

Ph.D. degree or equivalent with relevant research experience in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology or related field. The candidate should have First class/division throughout academic career and research experience as evidenced from published papers in standard refered journals. It will be an advantage to have experience in the area of genomics, including genome annotation, transcriptomics, microarray data analysis etc.

Technical Assistant (two post): . 8000/- consolidated p.m.

Candidate having M.Sc. degree or equivalent in any diciplince of Bioinformatics/Life Sciences. The research experience in molecular biology techniques and bioinformatics is desirable.

The positions are purely temporary and are co-terminus with the project. The initial appointment will be for one year, which can be extended on the basis of assessment of the candidate's performance and discretion of the Competent Authority. NIPGR may select candidate against the above posts depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate and reserves the right to relax any of the qualification(s) in case the candidate is found otherwise well qualified by the Selection Committee. Reservation of post shall be as per Govt. of India norms.

Eligible candidates may apply by sending hard copy of complete application in the given format with a cover letter showing interest and attested copies of the certificates and proof of research experience. The applications should reach at the address given below within 15 days of the advertisement (Last Date 04.03.2011). The envelope should be superscribed by "Application for the Post of -______________in NGCP". ONLY hard copy of the application in the given format will be accepted. 

Dr. Mukesh Jain

Scientist

National Institute of Plant Genome Research 

Post Box No. 10531, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, 

New Delhi - 110067

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