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

D. No. 1-121/1, 4th and 5th Floors, Axis Clinicals Building, Miyapur, Hyderabad, Telangana, India - 500 049

Tel: +91 40 2304 9403; Fax: +91 40 2304 2740; Email: admin@niab.org.in; Web: www.niab.org.in

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the following positions at National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad.

For Post Code JRF-1, the following is applicable:

(i) Post Code: JRF- 1

One position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) against DBT funded project entitled Random and targeted mutagenesis of zoonotic pathogen Leptospira interrogans: in perspective of vaccine development, PI: Dr. Syed Mohd Faisal, Scientist-D (Duration - 1 year).

Essential qualification: Post Graduate Degree in life sciences with NET qualification or Post Graduate degree in professional course. (Eligibility criteria as per DST OM No.SR/S9/Z-09/2012 dated 21.10.2014). However Non-NET candidates can also apply who will be paid as per their eligibility. Candidate with experience in molecular biology and Immunological techniques and animal (mice, hamster) handling is desirable. Candidates having prior experience in working with Leptospira will be preferred.

Fellowship amount: Rs.25000/-PM+30% HRA = 32,500/- PM as per the DST guidelines.

Age: 28 years (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government instructions)

For Post Codes JRF-2 and JRF-3, the following is applicable:

DBT funded project entitled Genomics for conservation of indigenous cattle breeds and for enhancing milk yield, Phase-I, PI: Dr. Subeer Majumdar, Co-PI: Sarwar Azam, Satyapal Arya.

Fellowship amount: Rs.25000/-PM+30% HRA = 32,500/- PM as per the DST guidelines.

Age: 28 years (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government instructions)

(ii) Post Code: JRF- 2

For One position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF):

Essential qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Computer Sciences with NET qualification or Post Graduate degree in professional courses. (Eligibility criteria as per DST OM No.SR/S9/Z-09/2012 dated 21.10.2014). However Non NET candidates can also apply who will be paid as per their eligibility.

Candidate with experience in Database design and development, web-interface development, computational biology and bioinformatics is desirable. Candidates from veterinary background with knowledge of bioinformatics are encouraged to apply.

(iii) Post Code: JRF-3

For Two positions of Junior Research Fellow (JRF):

Essential qualification: Post Graduate Degree in life sciences with NET qualification or Post Graduate degree in professional course. (Eligibility criteria as per DST OM No.SR/S9/Z-09/2012 dated 21.10.2014). However, non-NET candidates can also apply who will be paid as per their eligibility.

Candidate with experience in molecular biology techniques, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR and genotyping techniques is desirable. Candidates from veterinary background may get preference.

Applications are to be filled ONLINE. Online link for submission of application is available from 11 Jan 2018 and the last date is 25 Jan 2018 by 5 PM.

Candidates must fill online application form at www.niab.org.in. Candidates are advised to fill the online application form in sufficient time before the last date to avoid last minute technical issues. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview prior to selection. TA/DA will not be paid for attending the interview.

No need to send hard copy. Interim enquiries will not be entertained.