NATIONAL AGRI-FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (NABI)

(Dept. of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)

C-127, Industrial Area, Phase VIII, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali-160 071.(Pb), INDIA

Website: www.nabi.res.in Tel: 0172-4990300

(Advt. No. NABI/8(18)/2012-PME)

Banana Project based Research Position

National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Mohali, an autonomous R&D Institute under Department of Biotechnology, Government of India invites application for the position under the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) sponsored research project.

Name of Project	Sponsoring Agency	Position Available
Transfer and Evaluation of Indian Banana with Pro-Vitamin A (PVA) Constructs	BIRAC sponsored joint research project with Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia	Project Scientist

The interested candidates may appear for a Walk-In-Interview on 29.10.2013 by the prescribed application form available on the website www.nabi.res.in. The duly filled application form with supporting documents must be submitted at the time of registration from 0900 hrs to 1100 hrs on 29.10.2013.

For more information on the above position please contact Dr. Siddharth Tiwari, Scientist-C, NABI; Email: siddharth@nabi.res.in; Ph: 0172-4990124/4990145 and/or visit our website www.nabi.res.in

Administrative Officer

NATIONAL AGRI-FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE

(Deptt. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India)

C-127, Industrial Area, Phase VIII, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali-160 071. (Pb.)

Website: www.nabi.res.in

(Advt. No. NABI/8(18)/2012-PME)

Banana Project Based Research Position

National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Mohali, is an autonomous R&D Institute under Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. NABI has received BIRAC sponsored joint research project with Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia and applications are invited for the following position under externally funded project Transfer and Evaluation of Indian Banana with Pro-Vitamin A (PVA) Constructs:- Name of the position: Project Scientist

Number of Positions: One

Area: Plant Metabolic Engineering and Molecular Biology.

Essential Qualification: Ph.D. awarded in any branch of life/plant sciences.

Desirable qualification: a) Excellent academic record with research experience in area relevant to plant metabolic engineering and molecular biology.

b) Knowledge and experience of Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry based technological analysis of samples and standardization of methodologies for fractionation, separation and identification of bio-molecules.

c) Relevant research publications in reputed international journals with five or more cumulative impact factor.

Age limit: 35 years as on the last date of receipt of application.

Remuneration: Consolidated @ Rs.40,000/- per month. Leave, medical and other benefits as per NABI rules.

The interested candidates may appear for a Walk-In-Interview on 29.10.2013 by the prescribed Application Form available on the website www.nabi.res.in. The duly filled application form with all supporting documents must be submitted at the time of registration from 0900 hrs to 1100 hrs on 29.10.2013. The candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates would not be interviewed. Evidenced by publications in high impact factor journals (cumulative impact factor five or more) in relevant areas are critical for shortlisting of candidates for the interview. Application form must be supported by attested certificates, photograph, address including telephone, e-mail, qualifications, experience, analysis of research publications with respect to impact factor and a 1000 word statement on the research area of interest and its relevance to metabolic engineering and molecular analysis of pro-vitamin A in banana.

The project is a part of the Multi-Institutional Core Project entitled Development and Transfer of Technology from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia to India for Bio-fortification and Disease Resistance in Banana. Project duration is of four years (from November 2012). However, initial appointment against above position shall be for one year and further extension will be granted based on the research progress and accomplishment, but in no case shall exceed the duration of the project.

NABI may or may not select candidate against above mentioned research position, depending upon the suitability of the candidate to carry out high quality research. One month notice will be given by either party for the termination of engagement. The engagement is for the specific project as mentioned above and shall give no right whatsoever for automatic consideration against any other position/opportunity at NABI.

For more information on the above position please contact Dr. Siddharth Tiwari, Scientist-C, NABI; Email: siddharth@nabi.res.in; Ph: 0172-4990124/4990145 and/or visit our website www.nabi.res.in

(Administrative Officer)