NIAB Research Scholars Program

(An Autonomous Institute of Dept. of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India) Survey No. 37, Opp. Journalist Colony, Extended Q City Road, Near Gowlidoddi, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500 032 Tel: +91 40 2312 0103/0115; Fax: 040 2312 0130; Email: admin@niab.org.in; Web: www.niab.org.in

Advertisement No. RSP-NIAB-I/2020

Walk-in Interview for Admission to Research Scholars Program Applicants are invited to appear for a walk-in interview for Research Scholars Program 2019-2020 (RSP-NIAB-I/2020) at NIAB, Gopanpally Campus, Hyderabad on Monday, 16th March, 2020, from 10 am to 5 pm.

NIAB is an autonomous and premier institute of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. The Institute aims to develop and harness novel and emerging biotechnological tools and applications, and take up research in cuttingedge areas for improving animal health and productivity as well as contribute to human health and welfare.

NIAB’s current research interests include  Host-pathogen interactions and pathogenomics  Next generation vaccines, diagnostics, adjuvants and drug delivery platforms  Nutrition, metabolomics and metabolic disorders  Genetics and genomics  Gene and protein engineering  Reproductive biotechnology  Transgenic technology  Nanotechnology  Bioinformatics  Zoonosis and One Health Eligibility and Selection Criteria: Individuals desirous of seeking admission to RSPNIAB-I/2020 must have a Master’s degree (M.Sc., M.Tech., M.V.Sc., or M. Pharm) or a B. Tech. degree in any branch of Life Science. Candidates must also have secured CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/INSPIRE NET JRF/UGC-RGNF or any other national research fellowship for 5 years. Having a 5-year research fellowship is mandatory for consideration, and those with just GATE, MPAT or other qualification tests are not eligible. The terms and conditions, fellowship amount etc. will be governed by the

awarding funding agency, and further subject to the rules and conventions of the Institute. Those admitted as Research Scholars will be registered for PhD, subject to rules and regulations of the Institute as well as the degree granting entity.

Selection Procedure: Candidates who meet the above eligibility criteria can directly appear for the interview with complete Curriculum Vitae along with originals and photocopy (one set) of all the documents as proof of their academic credentials, fellowship details and age. Selection will be based on performance in the interview and assessment of the best fit with research areas of NIAB. Venue: National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Survey No. 37, Extended Q City Road, Opp. Journalist Colony, Near, Gowlidoddi, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500032. For enquiry Contact: Tel: +91 40 2312 0115 or Email: academic@niab.org.in Candidates must make their own arrangements for any travel / boarding and lodging.

No TA/DA will be paid by NIAB for attending the interview.

NIAB reserves the right to accept / reject applications or candidature or admission in case any discrepancy is observed at any stage.