CDFD, an autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, invites applications from Indian nationals for the following purely temporary vacancy in research project entitled “Mission Program on Pediatric Rare Genetic Disorders” funded by DBT. The description of the position and minimum qualifications for the vacancy is as follows:

Name of the Post: Project Associate – II

Age Limit: 35 years

Emoluments:

(i) ₹ 35,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions.

(ii) ₹ 28,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.

Essential Qualifications:
(i) Masters Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelors degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent; and
(ii) 2 years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services

Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in molecular biology, plasmid cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis. Experience in working with laboratory animals will be a plus.

Nature of Duty:
The selected candidate will be trained in methods to generate CRISPR knockout mice, and will be responsible for generating knockout mouse strains for multiple projects.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The vacancies against the position shall be filled based on the vacancies available at the time of selection. If more vacancies with identical job requirements become available within one year after the selection, these can also be filled from among the candidates who are empaneled for the above position.

2. Depending on the qualifications, experience and recommendations of the Selection Committee, the selected candidates may be placed in a scale and designation lower than the grade advertised/applied against. Emoluments of the candidates selected
against the position may vary depending upon the qualifications, experience, recommendations of the Selection Committee or emoluments sanctioned by the funding agency in the project.

3. Candidates selected against the position will be expected to carry out research in the areas of Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Computational and Structural Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology or Molecular Biology.

4. Selection against the position will not make the candidates with Master’s Degree, eligible to register for a Ph.D. degree.

5. This position is purely temporary and are initially for a period of six months or one year. This position could be extended/terminated depending on the continuation of the project(s).

6. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-service person/EWS applicants will be as per Govt. of India rules.

7. Relaxation of age for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-service person/Female applicants will be as per Govt. of India rules.

8. Mere fulfilling the minimum qualifications will not entitle the candidate for being called for interview. The applications will be screened by a committee based on research experience and requirement of each project. Only those candidates who are found
suitable will be shortlisted to be interviewed through Video Conference. The decision of the Director, CDFD will be final in this respect and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

9. Any of the selected individuals may from time to time be assigned to perform any other
duties commensurate with their qualifications, by the Director, CDFD.

Interested candidates, who fulfill the above conditions, should apply in the prescribed application form ONLINE, wherein the candidate is also required to submit a Statement of Purpose (maximum 200 words), emphasizing how his/her experience/expertise will contribute to research programs of CDFD. The link for the application form is available at http://14.139.82.220/apps/EMPC_03_DEC2023/ Please upload soft copies of certificates in support of date of birth, educational
qualifications, and reservation category (if applicable). Please contact<empcrcrmt@cdfd.org.in> for any queries. 

The last date for submitting online applications is 08.01.2024.

Incomplete applications, applications without Statement of Purpose, and applications without copies of certificates in support of date of birth / educational qualifications/experience/reservation category (if applicable) or the applications received after the last
date are liable to be rejected.

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