Job Description
Opportunity at IISER, Pune. The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Pune is a renowned autonomous institution built by India’s Ministry of Education to promote high-quality science education and research.
Name of the Project: “CRISPR/Cas9 based genome editing used to generate a Drosophila model of Familial Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis”
Project Code: 34021573
Funding Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Indian nationals with a strong academic record and suitable job experience are encouraged to apply for the following position:
Job Title/Position:
Project Associate-I (PA-I) / Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
No. of Post(s):
01 (One)
Job Overview:
Job vacancy for Life sciences, Biotechnology, Bioengineering
Job Location:
Pune
What are the Educational Qualification(s) for this position(s)?
M.Sc. / B.Tech in Life sciences / Biotechnology / Bioengineering with minimum 70% marks / equivalent grade. Additional percentage cut-off will be applied during the screening process if needed.
What is the Age Limit for this post?
PA-I: Not more than 35 years as of last date of application
JRF: Not more than 28 years as of last date of application.
Monthly Compensation:
1] PA- I – Rs. 25,000 + 24% HRA per month.
2] JRF – Rs. 25,000/-+ 24% HRA per month based on valid CSIR-NET / GATE / DBT – JRF / any other National Level Test conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies OR equivalent scorecard.
What are the Preferred Skills required for this Job/Position?
Candidate with experience in handling Drosophila, and collection/analysis of behavioral data. Expertise in handling activity data and its statistical analyses. Working knowledge of genetics will be preferred.
The incumbent will have to maintain Drosophila cultures, and collect behavioural data on the Drosophila Activity monitoring system (DAM) for age-dependent deterioration of the disease model.
Tenure of the appointment
Initially for a period of one year which may be extended subject to the continuation of the project and satisfactory performance of the incumbent.
How to Apply
On or by April 25, 2022, interested candidates should send an email application in the prescribed format accessible below this advertising to bio [email protected] (convert into PDF Format). In the subject line of the email, please include “Advt. No. 31/2022” and “Name of the post & Advt No. 31/2022.”
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by e-mail only. A list of shortlisted candidates for the selection process will be posted on the institute website below this advertisement, along with the date and time of the selection process. As a result, please include a current phone number and email address in the application form.
At the appropriate stage, photocopies of applicable certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification/s, experience/s, and a current passport size photograph will be gathered and confirmed.
General Information
1. The appointment is only temporary, and when the project ends, it will end immediately without notice or compensation.
2. No claim to appointment or absorption in the Funding Agency or the IISER Pune shall be made by the appointed person.
3. The funding agency’s terms and conditions, which are specifically related to the project, will govern the applicant’s appointment.
4. The required qualifications must have been achieved from accredited universities or institutions.
5. The necessary educational qualification(s) and/or experience(s) are the basic minimum requirements, and mere possession of them does not qualify candidates to participate in the selection process. If there are a high number of applications in response to this advertisement, it may be difficult or impossible to complete the selection process for all of the candidates. The Project Investigator may limit the number of candidates contacted for the selection process to a reasonable amount based on the Screening Committee’s recommendations, taking into account qualifications and experience beyond the minimal requirements in the advertisement. As a result, it will be in the candidates’ best interests to list all of their qualifications and expertise in the relevant subject while applying.
6. Age relaxation commensurate with educational qualification/s and / or experience/s of the applicant may be considered for candidates having qualifications and experience higher than the advertised with the prior approval of the competent authority.
7. Waitlisted candidates may be offered the position if a selected candidate does not join or resigns after starting the job.
8. There will be no TA/DA paid for attending the interview.
9. On this subject, no interim inquiries, letters, or communication will be accepted.
10. Canvassing in any form and/or attempting to exert political or other influence would be considered a disqualification for the position applied for.
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Detailed notice
http://www3.iiserpune.ac.in/links/job-opportunities
What is the Last Date to Apply this Job?
25.04.2022
