Applications are invited from individuals who have high motivation to do research for the below mentioned position,

1. Research Associate - 1 No.
in the DBT sponsored project under the supervision of Dr. D. Prabaharan, Principal Investigator, National Facility for Marine Cyanobacteria, Dept. of Marine Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24.

Title of the Project: “Establishment of National Repository for Micro algae & Cyanobacteria” funded by Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India

Qualification

1. Research Associate – 1 No. Rs. 36,000/38,000/40,000 per month for I, II and III year + 20% HRA

Essential : Doctoral degree in relevant subject from recognized University/ Institutes
Desirable: Research experience in molecular biology and bioinformatics

Interested candidates can send their complete CV in plain paper with a passport size photograph, with details of Marks secured in all subjects from plus two stage (with proof, full postal address, sex, date of birth, community etc., along with additional qualification or experiences and two address of references whom could be contacted (One of whom should be PG teacher/guide). Application should reach the Principal Investigator on or before 30.06.2015 by Email (nfmcbic@yahoo.com)/Registered post/ Speed post, with subject subscribed as “Application for Research Associate /Technical Assistant /Lab attendant”. Qualifying candidates will be short listed and communicated with date of interview. No TA and DA will be given for attending the interview. Addressfor Communication Dr. D. Prabaharan Principal Investigator National Facility for Marine Cyanobacteria Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli-620024, Tamil Nadu.

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The candidate is expected to have experience in handling functional genomics tools to dissect defense responses against bacterial pathogens and drought stress tolerance. This project may involve use of bioinformatics tools, database development, large scale transcriptome profiling, virus-induced gene silencing and any other research work as assigned by the PI.

Qualification: Candidates having a Ph. D. degree in Bioinformatics/Plant Molecular Biology/Plant Physiology/Plant Pathology/Plant Breeding & Genetics and strong publication record can apply. Candidates having prior work experience in using advanced molecular biology tools in laboratory with strong bioinformatics knowledge are preferred.

The Fellowship amount for the position will be given at par with the similar fellowships by DBT/DST.

NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. 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 specifying the position. The attested copies of the mark-sheets, certificates, proof of research experience/publications are to be attached. The application should reach at the address given below within 15 days from the date of advertisement. The envelope must be superscribed by "Application for the post of RA under NIPGR Short-term research fellowship programme". No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

ONLY hard copy of the application in the given format will be accepted.
www.nipgr.res.in/files/careers/format_RA2.doc

Dr. Senthil-Kumar Muthappa
Staff Scientist - III,
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box NO. 10531,
New Delhi - 110067