Cluster Innovation Centre in Biotechnology (CIC-B)

(A BIRAC initiative)

PANJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH-160 014 (INDIA)

(Estt. Under the Panjab University Act VII 1947 enacted by the Govt. of India)

Dr. Rohit Sharma

M.Sc. (Hons. Sch.) Ph.D., F.B.S.

Chief Coordinator (CIC-B)

Phone:-91-172-2536161; 91-9914461545 Ref. No. 580/ CIC-B

Email: - dbtuic2014@pu.ac.in Dated: 10.01.2017

Advertisement for Project assistant (Laboratory)

Applications are invited for one position of Project Assistant Laboratory (purely temporary) of Cluster Innovation Centre in Biotechnology (CIC-B) at Panjab University, Chandigarh. The CIC-B is sponsored by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Govt. of India.

The duration of the project is initially for four years (Starting from May, 2014). The candidate will be appointed initially for a period of one year and extended on the basis of yearly evaluation. The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

1. Name of Position : Project Assistant (Laboratory)

2. Number of positions : One

3. Project : University Innovation Cluster in Biotechnology

4. Essential Qualification : M.Sc. degree in Microbiology/ Biotechnology or

Microbial Biotechnology.

OR

Applicants who have completed their 4 years of education after 10+2 (B. Sc.+1year of education as post graduate (Pre-M.Sc.) student with upcoming research project/s in at least one semester of 2nd year as a part of curriculum with credits, in fields of life sciences like Microbiology, Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology etc. are eligible. In this case, the project can be submitted as M. Sc. thesis, basic criteria sticking to innovation and plagiarism-free concepts. The candidate will have to pursue the project even after completion of the Masters degree and take the project to completion.

These candidates can also register for Ph. D., strictly as per the norms of the University.

5. Emoluments : 12, 500/- per month.

6. Nature of job : The selected candidate would be expected to carry out work on CIC-B projects and also assist the Innovation fellows and the incubatee companies.

Applications should reach on or before 25th January, 2017 by E-mail: to dbtuic2014@pu.ac.in and the signed hard copy of the same be sent by post to the undersigned. The candidates shortlisted for the interview will be informed through E. mail or telephone.

No TA/DA will be paid if called for interview.

Dr. Rohit Sharma

Chief Coordinator

Cluster Innovation Centre in Biotechnology (CIC-B)

New Hospital Building

Panjab University

Chandigarh-160014