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Temporary Position Available

Adv. # 02/2025  17.04.2025

Applications are invited from suitable candidates (Indian Citizens) for one position of Project Associate - I in the DBT-MK BHAN funded project, “Unravelling the structural and stability attributes of nucleosomes composed of the unusual histone variant H2B.8, a major player regulating seed dormancy in angiosperms” of Dr. Dharma Rao Tompa under the guidance of Dr. Dileep Vasudevan at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Akkulam Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• The candidate must have a first class Post-Graduate Degree in any branch of Life Sciences.

• The candidate must have prior research experience in the areas of molecular biology and protein chemistry.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with decent knowledge and some prior research experience in the area of experimental structural biology and/or biophysics will be preferred.

AGE

Below 35 years as on June 15, 2025. Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms.

EMOLUMENT

₹ 25,000/- + 18% HRA per month.

DURATION

Initially for a period of one year and extendable for one more year or till termination of the project whichever is earlier based on performance evaluation on yearly basis.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Applications should be submitted online.
2. Candidates who are currently working in Government firms should send applications through proper channel.
3. Last date for receiving completed applications is June 15, 2025.
4. If a candidate wishes to apply for different positions, separate applications should be submitted for each position. 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.

Applications which are not in the prescribed format or without any proof of experience will summarily be rejected.

No TA/ DA will be given for appearing in the interview.
Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply. Applicants will be short listed for the online selection interview based on eligibility criteria. Selection of suitable candidates will be made based on qualifications and performance in the selection interview.

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Director