National Institute of Animal Biotechnology

(An autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology

4/5th Floors, Axis Clinicals Building, Miyapur, Hyderabad 500049

URL: www.niab.org.in

Admission for Research Scholars Program

Advertisement No. RSP-I-2017

National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) invites applications for its Research Scholars Program 2017-2018 (RSP- I-2017).

NIAB is an autonomous and premier institute of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. The Institute wishes to develop and harness novel and emerging biotechnological tools and applications, and take up research in cutting-edge areas for improving animal health and productivity as well as contribute to human health and welfare.

NIABs current research interests include

host-pathogen interactions and pathogenomics

next generation vaccines, diagnostics, adjuvants and drug delivery platforms

nutrition, metabolomics and metabolic disorders

genetics and genomics

gene and protein engineering

reproductive biotechnology

transgenic technology

bioinformatics

human-animal interface and One Health

Applications are invited for NIABs RSP 2017-2018 from highly motivated individuals who have secured national fellowships and who are willing to take up research work to meet the challenges in the above-mentioned areas. Those admitted as Research Scholars could be registered for PhD through a recognized University after completion of course work and laboratory rotations.

Eligibility and selection criteria:

Individuals desirous of seeking admission to RSP- I-2017must have a Masters degree in any branch of Life Science (M.Sc., M.Tech., M.V.Sc., or M.Pharm). Candidates must also have secured CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/ INSPIRE NET JRF/ UGC-RGNF or any other national research fellowship for 5 years. Applications will also be accepted from candidates who have secured a fellowship and have completed or are likely to complete the required courses in the current academic year. Having a fellowship is a mandatory criterion for consideration. The terms and conditions, fellowship amount etc will be

governed by the awarding funding agency subject to the Rules and conventions of the Institute.

Application and selection procedure:

The selection process will be conducted in two methods.

(i) Interested candidates who fulfill the above eligibility criteria may either attend a walk-in interview on 29, 30, 31 May, 1 & 2 June 2017 from 10 AM to 1 PM with a photograph, and originals and copies of documents in support of date of birth, educational qualifications, reservation category, fellowship and its validity etc. Application forms may be filled in on the spot, and the information provided in the application must match the testimonials. This is mainly done to facilitate candidates who are coming to Hyderabad for interviews in other institutions at same time.

(ii) Candidates who meet the above eligibility criteria may also apply online (please visit the relevant link at www.niab.org.in ).The online application facility will be open from 25/05/2017 to 16/06/2017. Applicants having difficulty in accessing the RSP-I-2017 portal may contact The Senior Manager, National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) at Tel. 040-2304-9403; Email: admin@niab.org.in . These applications will be screened and only short-listed candidates will be called for interview to be conducted on 10/07/2017.

Candidates must make their own arrangements for any travel, boarding and lodging. No TA/DA will be paid by NIAB for attending the interview.

The results of both the phases will be announced within a week of the interview. Selected candidates are expected to join the RSP by 31/07/2017. Those who have secured a fellowship and have completed or are likely to complete the required courses in the current academic year, will be admitted provisionally pending satisfactory fulfilment of the requirements at the time of joining. Reservations are as per statutory norms. Hostel facilities will be provided individually.

NIAB reserves the right to accept / reject applications or candidature or admission in case of any discrepancy observed at any stage.

Sd / Director