Research Associate (RA) Positions _ Apply Now

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up one position of Research Associate (RA) to work under the theme of “Characterization of Mitogen Activated Protein kinases in plants” in the Institute with Dr. Alok Krishna Sinha, Scientist, NIPGR, in the scheme of “Short-Term Research Fellowship” programme. The position is completely on temporary basis with maximum duration of three years. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year, which can be curtailed or extended based on the performance of the candidate and discretion of the Competent Authority.

Qualification: Candidates should have Ph. D. degree (awarded) in any discipline of Life Sciences with throughout good academic record having first division. Candidates with strong molecular biology and biochemistry background having experience working with transgenic system, protein-protein interaction and plant-pathogen interaction may apply. Candidate having additional experience with signaling mechanisms and reversible protein phosphorylation will be preferred.

The Fellowship amount for the position will be given at par with the similar fellowships by DBT/DST.

NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Reservation of post shall be as per Govt. of India norms.

Eligible candidates may apply by sending hard copy of the duly filled application in the given format with a cover letter. The attested copies of the mark-sheets, certificates, proof of research experience/publications are to be attached. The application should reach at the address given below within 21 days from the date of advertisement. The envelope should be  superscribed as “Application for the post of RA”. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Note: ONLY hard copy of the application in the above format will be accepted.

Application format 

Dr. Alok Krishna Sinha
Staff Scientist-VI
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box NO. 10531,
New Delhi - 110067