Recruitment forposts on funded projects

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for promotionof highqualityscienceeducationandresearchinthecountry. TheInstituteinvites applications for thefollowingpositions oncontract basis:

Minimum Educational qualification Postdoctoral Fellow

( as prescribedbythefundingagency) The candidate should have PhD in any field of biology or anMD.

Juniorresearch fellow

The candidate should have a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent grade) inthePostgraduatedegreeinanyareaof Biology with NET qualification, OR Graduate Degree in a Professional Course in Biology with NET qualification, OR Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course in Biology. In case a suitable candidate with the above qualifications is not found, candidates with a Masters degree in Biological Sciences maybeappointedas Project Assistant if selected

Preference All candidates should be highly motivated to do basic researchinbiology. Postdoctoral fellow: Ideal candidates should have proven track record for academic research and technical proficiency in mice handling, cell culture, imaging and flowcytometry. Junior research fellow/Project assistant: Academically excellent candidate with technical proficiency in basic biological tachniques. Preferrably a minimum of 6 months of work experince in conducting research in the field of

Age JRF/Project assistant: 32years with35years relaxationfor SC/ST/OBC/Women and Physically disabled as per government norms Postdoctoral fellow: 35 years with 35 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women and Physically disabled as per government norms How toapply Completed applications should be sent by email to Dr. Satish Khurana (satishkhurana@iisertvm.ac.in ), with the subject line India alliance stem cells JRF/Postdoctoral fellow positionYour Name".

The application should attach a detailed resume with sufficient information of past research work, a one page statement of interest in biological research. Please include contact details (phone number, email and postal address), a photograph, scanned copies of educational/professional qualifications and reprints of papers. Research experience should be supported by a certificate from the previous employer/s. Candidates should bring originals of all applicable certificates (qualifying degrees, national examinations, category certificate, etc) during the interview. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing for the interview. Applications failing to the meet minimum criteria will not be considered. Interviews may be conducted over skype videoconferencing only in exceptional cases if the applicant indicates this beforehand.

The shortlisted candidates will be informed by email on details of interview date, time and venue and it will alsobeput uponthewebsitewww.iisertvm.ac.in A printed copy of the application form sent by email signed and dated by the applicant along with recent passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experienceetc. will becollectedat thetimeof interview. Applicants must bring all certificates (original + one copy) at the time of interview for the purpose of verification.

General Information

1. Appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation onterminationof theresearchproject.
   
   
2. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment/absorption in Funding Agency or in IISER Thiruvanathapuram.
   
   
3. Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency particularlyapplicabletothesaidproject.
   
   
4. Thequalificationprescribedshouldhavebeenobtainedfrom recognizedUniversities/Institutions.
   
   
5. The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitled candidates to be called for interview. Where number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, it will not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the Project Leader/ Principal Investigator may restrict the number of candidates to be called for the interview to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates, to mention all the qualifications and experience in the relevant fieldat thetimeof applying.
   
   
6. NoTA/DA will beadmissiblefor appearingfor theinterview.
   
   
7. Selectedcandidates will havetojoindutyimmediatelyonreceipt of theoffer.
   
   
8. Nointerim enquiries/correspondence/communicationof anysort will beentertainedonthematter.
   
   

• Organization : Indian Institute Of Science Education And Research
• Organization City, State : thiruvananthapuram, kerala
• Organization Website : http://iisertvm.ac.in