IISER Tirupati MSc Biotech, Biochem & Life Sciences Research Fellow Recruitment

IISER Tirupati MSc Biochem, Biotech & Life Sciences Research Fellow Recruitment

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Advertisement No.: 20/2023

Recruitment for the post of “Junior Research Fellow” under SERB funded project

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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, for the promotion of high-quality science education and research in the country.

The Institute invites applications from Indian nationals for the following position on a contract basis:

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Job Name – Junior Research Fellow

Number of posts – 01

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Project Name – “Unravelling regulatory mechanisms underlying primingmediated acquired thermotolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana“.

Funding Agency – SERB, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India

Name of the PI – Dr. Annapurna Devi Allu

Project Code

; 30222131

Age – Not more than 28 years as of the closing date of advertisement.

How to Apply

  1. Applicants should send their application using the jotform
    (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs3hEDKSpaTITFhRtxIcC1iHhBPTGXxQs0jPSFYE7JQPgc4g/viewform?usp=pp_url) attaching duly filled application form available below this advt. (converted into PDF) on or before the last date i.e., 18 June 2023 by 5.00 p.m. No other application form will be accepted.
  2. The shortlisted candidates (only) will be notified by email for an interview. No separate email/call letter will be issued.
  3. The print-out of the application form sent by email signed and dated by the applicant along with a recent passport-size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience, etc. would be collected at the time of the interview (in case of a physical interview). Applicant must bring all the original certificates at the time of interview for verification, along with one set of photocopies.

Last Day for Application – 5.00 p.m. on 18 June 2023

GENERAL INFORMATION / DETAILS ABOUT THE POST

  1. The appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on the termination of the research project.
  2. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment/absorption in the Funding Agency or in IISER Tirupati.
  3. The appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency particularly applicable to the said project.
  4. The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities /
    Institutions.
  5. The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for an interview. Where the number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, it will not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the Project Leader may restrict the number of candidates for the interview to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates, to mention all their qualifications and experience in the relevant field at the time of applying.
  6. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.
  7. Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.
  8. No interim enquiries/correspondence/communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.
  9. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.
  10. The candidate selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD program of IISER Tirupati, provided they satisfy the eligibility criteria.

Essential: Master’s degree in Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Biochemistry/ or any equivalent discipline with a minimum of 55% marks.

Desirable:

  • Qualified CSIR – NET (Life Sciences)/ LS / GATE (Life Sciences) / National Level Test conducted by Central Govt. Depts.
  • Research experience in Molecular Biology techniques viz. Gene cloning, RNA, DNA isolation, RT-PCR etc., Arabidopsis growth and stress phenotyping.

Fellowship – Rs. 31000/- + 8% HRA per month (Consolidated)

Click here to download the application format

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