Temporary Position Available
Adv. # 25/2019 05.03.2020
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Research Associate in a DBT funded research project entitled "Delineation and characterization of defense signalling pathways and genetic regulation of induced systemic resistance in Zingiber-Pythium pathosystems" in the Laboratory of Dr. George Thomas at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate in Plant Science/ Agriculture/ Bioinformatics.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Hands-on experience in plant molecular biology techniques/ histopathology techniques/ gene silencing in plants by VIGS/ NGS data analysis.
AGE
Below 35 years as on March 23, 2020. Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms.
FELLOWSHIP
Rs. 49,000 + 16% HRA per month.
DURATION
One and half years or till termination of the project whichever is earlier.
SELECTION PROCESS
Suitably qualified candidates may send applications in the prescribed format with a photograph, a copy of full resume indicating the percentage of Marks obtained and attested photocopies of credentials and experience, and the photocopies of the peer reviewed publications to reach the undersigned on or before March 23, 2020. Envelopes must be superscripted with abbreviated title of the project, advertisement number and job title. Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate to any future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise). As with all project positions at RGCB, the position will be co terminus with end of the project.
Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply. Selection of suitable candidates will be made based on qualifications and performance in the selection interview.
No TA/DA/Other emoluments will be given for appearing in the interview.
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Director