ICAR-NBFGR Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ Life Sciences Research Jobs

ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) Research Jobs

A walk-in-interview is scheduled at ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow for selection of Senior Research Fellow, Young Professional-II and Technical Assistant under the different project on a contractual basis.

NASF funded project “To elucidate the unique biochemical adaptational strategies that allow two air-breathing catfishes (Clarias batrachus and heteropneutes fossilis) to survive in ammonia enriched toxic waste”

Name of the Position: Senior Research Fellow

No. of Posts: 01

Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 25,000/- per month +HRA

Age: 35 years for male and 40 years for female (age relaxation will be applicable as per govt. rules)

Qualification

Essential Qualification:

1. Degrees in the relevant subject: Ph.D. degree. Or Master’s degree with integrated degrees like B.Tech. & M.Tech. (5 years). Or Graduates with 3 years Bachelor’s degree, and a professional Master’s degree (3 years) like M.Tech. Or Master’s degree in Basic Sciences with 2 years of research experience and should have NET qualified.

Subjects in Master’s/Ph.D.: Fishery Science/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Life Sciences with specialization in Biotechnology/Molecular Biology.

2. 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average in Graduation and Master’s degree.

Desirable Qualification: Research work experience at a reputed lab in Molecular Biology/genomics/transcriptomics. For essential qualifications, pl refer to ICAR office memorandum F. No. Agril. Edn. 6/27/2014-HRD dated 09-10.2015.

Project Title: “CRP-Genomics NBFGR Component”

Name of the Position: Senior Research Fellow

No. of Posts: 01

Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 25,000/- per month +HRA

Age: 35 years for male and 40 years for female

Qualification

Essential Qualification:

1. Graduates with 3 years Bachelor’s degree and professional Master’s degree (3 years) like M.Tech. Or Master’s degree in Basic Sciences with 2 years research experience and should have NET qualified. Subject: Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences.
2. 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average in a Master’s degree.

Desirable Qualification: Research work experience in Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology techniques. For essential qualifications, pl refer to ICAR office memorandum F. No. Agril. Edn. 6/27/2014-HRD dated 09-10.2015.

*In case of non-availability of the suitable candidate with NET the post of SRF will be filled as YP-II (qualification as given below).

Name of the Position: YoungProfessional-II*

No. of Posts: 01

Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 25,000/- fixed

Age: Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years (age relaxation will be applicable as per govt. rules)

Qualification

Essential Qualification: Post Graduate in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences with 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average in Master’s degree.

Desirable Qualification: Research working experience in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology techniques.

Project Title: “Intellectual Property and Transfer/Commercialization of Agricultural Technology Scheme (UP-Scaling existing components i.e. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)”

Name of the Position: Senior Research Fellow

No. of Posts: 01

Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 25,000/- per month +HRA

Age: 35 years for male and 40 years for female

Essential Qualification: Postgraduate/M.Tech. in Bioinformatics/Biotechnology.

Desirable Qualification: Working experience in database development programming using R/Perl/C++ languages/Bioactive peptide mining for prior art search.

*In case of non-availability of the suitable candidate with NET the post of SRF will be filled as YP-II (qualification as given below).

Name of the Position: YoungProfessional-II*

No. of Posts: 01

Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 25,000/- fixed

Age: Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years (age relaxation will be applicable as per govt. rules)

Qualification

Essential Qualification: Post Graduate in Bioinformatics/Biotechnology or Graduate in Engineering/Technology/Veterinary Science.

Desirable Qualification: Working experience in database development programming using R/Perl/C++ languages/Bioactive peptide mining for prior art search.

Project Title: “Nodal Component for National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases”

Name of the Position: Senior Research Fellow

No. of Posts: 01

Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 25,000+ 20% HRA per month

Age: 35 years for male and 40 years for female (age relaxation as admissible under Govt. of India rules will be admissible)

Essential Qualification: Master degree in the relevant subject with 4 years/5 years of Bachelor’s degree. Candidates having a post-graduate degree in Basic Science should have a NET qualification.

Desirable Qualification: Experience in Molecular techniques and disease diagnostic and research publications.

DBT funded project entitled “National Repository of Fish Cell Lines in NBFGR (Phase II) and access centre in C. Abdul Hakeem College and Research on application of cell lines in virology, toxicology and gene expression studies”

Name of the Position: Technical Assistant

No. of Posts: 01

Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 12,000/- per month fixed

Age: Maximum 35 years as on the date of interview (Relaxation as per rule)

Essential Qualification: Graduate degree in Life Science/Biotechnology/Fisheries Science.

Desirable Qualification: Experience in wet laboratory activity and computer applications.

How to apply

Eligible and desirous candidates fulfilling all the requirements may appear for the interview with duly filled in application form giving full details of academic records and experience(s).

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Terms & Conditions:-

1. Above positions are purely temporary and may be terminated by the Director, ICAR-NBFGR, Lucknow without assigning any reasons at any stage. The same can be extended on half yearly basis on candidate’s every 06-monthly performance assessment and fund availability.
2. The tenure of YP’s will be governed by ICAR guidelines.
3. Only those candidates will be allowed to appear for interview who fulfill all the eligibility conditions.
4. All the eligible candidates appearing for interview should bring their colored passport size photograph and all the original certificates along with self-attested photocopies in support of their educational qualification/experience at the time of interview.
5. Place of work will be at ICAR-NBFGR, Lucknow.
6. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in Interview.
7. All eligible candidates are requested to be present 30 minutes before scheduled time on the date of Interview for necessary formalities.
8. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.
9. The selection will be based on Academic Performance, Research Experience and performance in interview.
10. The decision of Director, ICAR-NBFGR, Lucknow will be final and binding in all aspects.