JIPMER

Applications are invited for the following position under DBT approved research project Position: 

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - One

Tenure: Period of 1 year (likely to be extended beyond 1 year based on performance). 

 The post is purely temporary in nature, co-terminus with the project.

Project Title: Study on genome wide analysis of sub-microscopic genetic aberrations in children 

with idiopathic intellectual disability/multiple congenital anomalies

Duration of project: 3 years 

Eligibility Criteria: 

ESSENTIAL: 

Educational Qualification: M. Sc. (Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Genetics) and NET or DST-BET  (Category II merit list) qualified 

OR

 B. Tech (Biotechnology) and GATE qualified.

Experience: One year research experience in Molecular biology/ Genetics

DESIRABLE: 

Candidates with experience in PCR, DNA sequencing will be given preference. 

Age Limit: The upper age limit is 28 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.

Salary: Consolidated salary of Rs. 16,000/- + 20% HRA as per DST guidelines. 

Note: The JRF is expected to travel to and coordinate work between the collaborating departments at 

JIPMER (Pondicherry) and SGPGIMS (Lucknow).

Interested candidates should send a *hard copy (Essential) of application by post, with their CV on plain paper, a recent passport size photograph and copies of proof of educational qualifications and experience.

Last date for receiving applications: Saturday, December 6, 2014, 1pm. 

A soft copy of the above documents must be sent to dbtrgjip@yahoo.com on or before Thursday, December 4, 2014.

The envelope should be super scribed “Application for JRF/DBT/RG/Peds/JIPMER”. 

The date of interview will be intimated to the selected candidates by e-mail. No separate letters will be sent. Selected candidate will have to join immediately.

No TA/ DA will be given for attending the interview. 

Mailing Address: 

Dr. Reena Gulati, 

Principal Investigator, DBT/GWAS Research Project. 

Department of Pediatrics, JIPMER, Puducherry 605 006