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International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the temporary positions of one Research Associate (post-doctoral fellow) and two project fellows (JRF/SRF) in the Plant-microbe Interaction Group of Dr. Ramesh V. Sonti, Director, ICGEB, New Delhi The successful candidate shall initially be offered a one-year Special Service Agreement (SSA), this is extendable subject to satisfactory performance and ICGEB’s policy decisions. ICGEB reserves the right to select the candidate for the above post depending upon the qualification and experience of the candidate. The appointment may be terminated at any time by giving 14 days’ notice by either side. The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for consideration against any regular position of ICGEB

Research Associate - I

No of Posts: 1

Job Location: ICGEB, New Delhi

Emoluments: Rs 47,000+24% HRA (as per DST Office Memorandum number SR/S9/Z-08/2018 dated January 30, 2019)

Essential Qualification: Candidates having Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology or a related field are eligible to apply. Candidates with M.Tech in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics with three years of research experience with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal can also apply as mentioned in DST office memorandum number SR/S9/Z-08/2018 dated January 30, 2019.

Desirable qualification research experience in the area of plant-pathogen interactions/ molecular microbiology /rice genetic transformation, duly supported with relevant publications

Project Fellows (

No of Posts: 2

Job Location: ICGEB, New Delhi

Emoluments: Rs 31,000+24% HRA for JRF and Rs 35,000/- + 24% HRA for SRF those with NET/GATE qualified (as per DST Office Memorandum number SR/S9/Z-08/2018 dated January 30, 2019)

Essential Qualification: Candidates having MSc/M.Tech degree in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology or a related field (with minimum 60% marks) are eligible to apply.

Desirable qualification: Candidates having research experience in the area of plant-pathogen interactions/ molecular microbiology/ plant-molecular biology/rice genetic transformation, duly supported with relevant publications in SCI journals will be preferred.

Interested Candidates are requested to send their CVs to the following e-mail: icgeb.director@gmail.com. Last date for receiving the application is 15th June 2023. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to appear for an interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.