RGCB - Research Associate / Junior Research Fellow / Staff Research Scientist / Scientist - M.Phil/Ph.D, Master's Degree

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Research Associate , Junior Research Fellow ,  in a DBT funded research project entitled "Identification of transcriptional regulators expressed in Mycobacterium tuberculosis during reactivation from dormancy in vitro, and identification of their target sequences" 

Post:

Research Associate 

Essential qualifications:

Ph.D. in Microbiology/Life Sciences/ Biotechnology. The project involves handling of virulent laboratory strain of M. tuberculosis. The candidate must be willing to work under strict bio-safety containment facilities.

Desirable qualifications:

Experience in molecular biology and handling of M. tuberculosis.

Age: Below 35 years as on 11th January, 2013.

Junior Research Fellow

Essential qualifications:

Consistent, excellent academic record with First class Masters Degree in Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Biotechnology with CSIR/UGC/NET qualification. Those candidates without CSIR/UGC NET also can apply. However, if such a candidate is selected, the emolument will be as per the DBT norms. The project involves handling of virulent laboratory strain of M.tuberculosis. The candidate must be willing to work under strict bio-safety containment facilities.

Staff Research Scientist

Essential Qualifications:

A doctorate degree in life sciences (candidates awaiting award of PhD degree are also eligible to apply).

Excellent English writing and communication skills.

Peer reviewed research publications.

Scientist C

Essential Qualifications:

Three to Five Years Post Doctoral experience plus peer reviewed publications with high impact factors (including at least three with IF 5 or more) as First or Corresponding Author.

Scientist E-1

Essential Qualifications:

Six to Nine Years Post Doctoral experience plus peer reviewed publications with high impact factors as First and Corresponding Author.

Scientist E-II

Essential Qualifications:

Ten to Twelve Years Post Doctoral experience plus peer reviewed publications with high impact factors as First and Corresponding Author.

Scientist F

Essential Qualifications:
Ten to Fifteen Years Post Doctoral experience plus peer reviewed publications with high impact factors as First and Corresponding Author.

SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR SCIENTISTS

Level 1 Screening

An Institutional Screening Committee (ISC) will be determine whether the applicant meets minimum prescribed qualifications for a scientist position at RGCB (C, E-I, E-II, F or G.N Ramachandran Fellow). Ineligible applicants without these needed minimum qualifications will be rejected and no further correspondence will be sent to them. Applications shortlisted after the Level I screening by the ISC will be sent for Level 2 screening.

Level 2 Screening

A Faculty Screening Committee (FSC) will analyze the applications forwarded to it by the ISC after Level 1 screening. Level 2 screening includes detailed review of the applicant's credentials, publications, achievements, etc. Applicants may also be invited to give a seminar at RGCB. The FSC will decide in which grade the applicant can be considered and forward such recommendations to the Scientist Selection Committee (SSC). The Chairman of the Faculty Screening Committee will be a member of the SSC.

Final Selection Procedures

The SSC will or its individual members will speak to applicants personally, go over their plans and ideas with them and understand their long-term career goals. They will also assess the applicant's value to the development of RGCB and its R&D programs. The selection committee will also hold direct discussions with the shortlisted applicants either in person or through video conferencing. The SSC will take the final decision on whether to advice the institute to make an offer to the applicant and if so which grade of scientist is to be offered. The institute will then make a final administrative decision on this.

The Director, RGCB reserves right to not to fill any or all positions advertised. The candidates must be citizens of India. Merely fulfilling the requirements in the advertisement will not automatically entitle any candidate to be considered for the position. The applications received will be scrutinized and candidates who in the opinion of hte institute are likely to be suitable will be shortlisted for further selection procedures. The Screening and Selection Committees will make appropriate decision on total and individual impact factors in relation to the overall application, research areas and needs of the institute. The decision of the institute in all these matters will be final. No interim enquiries/ correspondence/communication of any sort will be entertained in the matter. Persons working under the Central/State Government/Public Sector Undertakings/ Central Autonomous Bodies shall submit their applications through proper channel. They may, however, send an advance copy of the application along with enclosures as required. Those who are unable to forward their application through proper channel may submit NOC from their employer at the time of selection interview, if shortlisted. Without this NOC, the applicant will not be allowed to attend the selection procedures. Canvassing in any manner would entail disqualification of the candidature.

Last Date : January 4, 2013

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