Division of Biochemistry

Indian Agricultural Research Institute

New Delhi 110012 Walk in interview on 24th October, 2018 A walk-in interview will be held for

1) One (01) Research Associate post for Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) sponsored project on Sensors of Heat Stress: Exploring Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Genes and Dissecting their Role in Thermotolerance of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.).

2) One (01) Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow for DAE-BRNS sponsored project on Development and Evaluation of Thermotolerant Mutant in Bread Wheat by Augmenting Source and Sink Efficiency through Mutagenesis.

3) One (01) Young Professional post for the ICAR 12th Plan CABin Project on "Exploring Gene Regulatory Networks involved in Heat Stress Responses of Sources and Sink for Development of Climate Smart Wheat.

Candidates interested in research with the qualifications given in the following table may report for interview at 09:30 A.M. on 24th October, 2018 in Committee Room, Division of Biochemistry, IARI, Pusa campus, New Delhi 110 012.

Post	Fellowship per Month	Qualifications
Research Associate (One post)	Rs. 36,000 + 30% HRA per month (as per the CSIR norms)	Essential qualifications: Possessing Doctorate (PhD) with specialization in Plant Biochemistry/ Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Plant Physiology, Life Science or equivalent OR having 3 years of research, and teaching experience after M.Sc. Desirable: Experience in cloning, heterologous expression of gene, and protein engineering.
Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow (JRF/SRF) (One post)	Rs. 25000/- + 30% HRA per month for I & II year; and 28000/- + 30% HRA per month for III year (as per DAE-BRNS norms)	Essential qualifications: M. Sc. with specialization in Plant Biochemistry/ Plant Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Physiology, Life Science or equivalent NET/GATE qualified Desirable: Experience in enzyme kinetics and cloning and

		transformation techniques.
Young Professional-II (One post)	Rs. 25000 per month fixed.	Essential qualifications: Masters degree in Agril. Biochemistry, Genetics/Plant breeding / Biotechnology/ Plant Molecular Biology/ Botany/ Plant Physiology/Life Science, Bioinformatics/Equivalent degree Desirable qualifications: Research experience in areas of cloning of gene, gene expression assays, heterologous expression, use of bioinformatics tools in crops.

Age limit: Maximum 35 years for Research Associate. Upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for women/SC/ST/OBC and physically handicapped candidates, maximum 35 years (Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST/ and women candidate as per govt. guidelines) for JRF/SRF post, maximum 35 years for men and 40 years for women (Age relaxation for SC/ST/ OBC as per Govt. of India/ICAR rules) for YP-II posts.

Candidate should report by 9:30 AM on 24-10-2018 for verification of Certificates (must bring original certificates). Candidates reporting after 10.30AM for verification of Certificates will not be considered for interview.

No objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer is required, if working.

Bio-data as per the format given in Annexure 1 should be submitted along with attested copies of 10th, 12th, Under-graduation, post-graduation, Ph.D. and NET/GATE and other certificates required. Affix an attested recent passport size photograph in the Bio-data. The bio-data should contain academic qualifications starting from 10th Standard to the maximum qualification with % marks obtained, distinction/medal if any. This is required for calculation of academic score. If the candidates do not fill the marks and relevant attested certificates, the academic score will not be awarded.

Candidate should bring project work report/thesis, testimonials/experience certificates, published research papers, etc. to support their claim on experience.

The above posts are purely temporary and will be filled on contractual basis for an initial period of one year or project duration whichever is earlier, which may be extended on yearly basis after satisfactory performance of the incumbent till termination of the scheme. There is no provision of re-engagement after termination of scheme. Selected candidate shall not claim for regular appointment at this institute as the fellowship is co-terminus with respective scheme.

TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

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Application Form Post Applied for:

1. Name:

2. Fathers Name:

3. Date of Birth:

4. Marital Status:

5. Address for correspondence:

6. E-mail:

7. Contact telephone/Mobile No.:

8. Educational Qualifications:

S No.	Degree/Certificate	Board/University	Subject	Year	Marks %/OGPA
1	Ph.D
2	MSc.
3	BSc.
4	XII
5	X

9. Research experience (Number of years & brief description of the research projects; Enclose relevant office orders & certificates):

10. Publications:

11. Name & contact information of two Referees:

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I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true. Signature of Applicant Important note:

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2. Please attached attested copies of the mark- sheet and certificates in support of your qualification, age and research experience

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