Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up purely temporary position of one Research
Associate-I in the Sree PVF project entitled “Novel and cost-effective technology to prevent postharvest losses of fruits”, under Sree Ramkrishna Paramahamsa Research Grants- 2021 of Sree Padmavathi Venkateswara Foundation under the supervision of Dr. Jagadis Gupta Kapuganti, Scientist, NIPGR Email: [email protected]. The details are as under:
Post:
Research Associate-I:
Salary: 47000/- plus HRA per month.
Qualification:
Candidates having Ph.D. degree in Biotechnology/Botany/Life Sciences/Plant Molecular
Biology/Bioinformatics or equivalent with at least one research paper in science citation indexed (SCI) journal
and as mentioned in the DST Office Memorandum number SR/S9/Z-08/2018 dated January 30, 2019 are
eligible to apply.
The above positions is completely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project. The fellowship amount
for the above positions is as per DST/DBT norms. The appointment is valid for six months or till the tenability
of the project i.e. up to August 31, 2023, whichever is earlier and the same can be curtailed on the basis of
assessment of the candidate’s performance and discretion of the Competent Authority.
NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending upon the qualification and experience of the candidate. Reservation of posts shall be as per Govt. of India norms. The appointment may be terminated any
time by giving one month notice by either side. The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for
consideration against any regular position of NIPGR.
Eligible candidates may apply by sending soft copy through e-mail in the given format with a cover letter
showing interest The soft copy of the self- attested copies of the mark-sheets, certificates, (10th standard
onwards) and proof of research experience/publications should be attached with the application. A single pdf
file, consisting of application from cover letter, and all documents, must be sent to [email protected] within 15 days from the date of advertisement (Date: January 24, 2023). Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to disqualification of the candidate(s).
A web-link with date and time of online interview will be e-mailed to the shortlisted candidates only. The candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed.
Note: ONLY soft copy of the application in the given format will be accepted. No TA/DA will be paid
for attending online interview. For any clarification candidates may contact Scientist in charge
through e-mail only.
Contact person: Dr. Jagadis Gupta Kapuganti (Scientist-V) at National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Address: Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box No. 1053, New Delhi – 110067