NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY

ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG

NEW DELHI-110067

Applications are invited for the position (s) of Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow (Project) for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below:

S. No	Name of the project & Duration of the Project	Post details and No of Posts	Name of the Project Investigator and Email ID
1.	To study the macrophage function in T cell deficient mice and its underlying mechanisms in context of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection funded by DBT Tenable till-29.12.2020	Research Associate (One position only) Senior Research Fellow (Project) (One position only)	Dr. Sangeeta Bhaskar Staff Scientist-VI sangeetabhaskar610@gmail.com

Educational Qualifications:

Research Associate: Candidate for position of RA should be Ph.D in Immunology and preferably having experience in the field of tuberculosis research.

Senior Research Fellow (Project): Candidate for position of SRF should be having Masters degree in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry and minimum of two years of experience in Immunology lab.

Emoluments: The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules, depending upon qualifications & experience

Research Associate: Rs. 36,000/- per month plus 30% HRA

Senior Research Fellow (Project): Rs. 28,000/- per month plus 30% HRA

(As per DST OM dated 21.10.2014)

Job description & Desired Knowledge: Standardization of M.tb infection in TCR/ mice and examine the involvement of macrophages in pathogenesis of TB-IRIS. To carry out gene expression profiling of M.tb-infected TCR/ mouse macrophages in the presence or absence of CD4+ T cells and to elucidate the underlying molecular pathways. Validation of microarray data with qRT-PCR and functional assays.

General Terms & Conditions:

1. The candidates selected for the above posts will be on contract for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time.

2. No hostel/ housing facility will be provided.

3. Applicants may clearly mention the category they belong to i.e. SC/ST/OBC/PH and attach documentary proof of the same.

4. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, if called for.

5. Apart from sending application in the prescribed format given below, candidates should send complete Curriculum Vitae along with the names of three referees. Curriculum Vitae should contain details of the experimental expertise and list of publications.

6. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply directly, STRICTLY IN THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT GIVEN BELOW, through e-mail, to the Investigator of the project, clearly indicating the name of the project along with their complete C.V., e-mail id, fax numbers, telephone numbers. Only Short listed candidates will be called for interview and they required to submit attested copies of all their certificates and a Demand Draft of Rs 100/- drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank payable at Delhi/New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII (SC/ST/PH and Women candidates are exempted from payment of fees) subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview.

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16th February, 2018

PRESCRIBED FORMAT

1.	Full Name
2.	Fathers Name
3.	Mothers Name
4.	Date of Birth & Age
5.	Gender
6.	Category (SC/ ST/ OBC / PH)
7 (a)	Full Correspondence Address
(b)	Permanent Address
8.	E. mail-ID, Fax, Telephone No. and Mobile No. (if any)
9.	Details of Past Experience & Present Employment , If any
10.	Candidates should state clearly whether they have been awarded Ph.D degree or Thesis has been submitted
11.	Whether qualified any National Level Examination e.g. (NET/GATE), (if any)
12	Details of the Academic Qualifications:
Name of examination passed	Year of passing	Board/Institution/University	Percentage and division	Remarks

Please Note:

1. Applications containing incomplete information shall not be entertained.

2. Date of passing the examinations must be indicated clearly.