Get Paid to Research Rare Genetic Disorders! Apply Now for a Project Associate Job at CDFD

CDFD Hiring! Apply For Project Associate Job

CENTRE FOR DNA FINGERPRINTING AND DIAGNOSTICS
INNER RING ROAD, UPPAL,
HYDERABAD – 500 039
Ph: +91-40-27216015
www.cdfd.org.in

Advt. No. CDFD/EMPC/03/DEC’23

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

Position: Project Associate – II

Age Limit: 35 years

Emoluments:

1. ₹ 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.
2. ₹ 28,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.

Essential Qualifications:

1. Masters Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelors degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent;
2. 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.
3. Candidates selected against the position will be expected to carry out research in various 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 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 guarantee an interview. The applications will be screened by a committee based on research experience and requirements. Only suitable candidates will be shortlisted for a Video Conference interview. The decision of the Director, CDFD, will be final in this respect.
9. Any of the selected individuals may be assigned other duties commensurate with their qualifications by the Director, CDFD.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates who fulfill the above conditions should apply online through the prescribed application form. Along with the application form, candidates are required to submit a Statement of Purpose (maximum 200 words), emphasizing how their experience/expertise will contribute to the research programs at CDFD. The online application form is available at http://14.139.82.220/apps/EMPC_03_DEC2023/. Please upload soft copies of certificates supporting date of birth, educational qualifications, and reservation category (if applicable). For any queries, please contact <[email protected]>. The last date for submitting online applications is 08.01.2024.

Incomplete applications, applications without a Statement of Purpose, and applications without copies of necessary certificates or those received after the last date will be rejected.

APPLY ONLINE HERE

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