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The National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) is holding a walk-in interview for two temporary Research Associate-I positions. Both roles are under the supervision of Dr. Manoj Majee, Scientist, NIPGR.
Position 1: Research Associate-I
- Salary: ₹58,000 per month plus HRA
- Project: “Investigation of the molecular intricacies, mechanisms and role of Methionine Sulfoxide Reductase A (MSR A) in preserving seed vigor and viability in rice during seed aging and storage.”
- Funding: DBT
Position 2: Research Associate-I
- Salary: ₹47,000 per month plus HRA
- Project: “Investigation of the role of AtSKIP31-JAZ-ABI TFs module in integrating ABA-JA signaling for the acquisition of seed desiccation tolerance and seed vigor in Arabidopsis thaliana.”
- Funding: ANRF-CRG
Eligibility and Experience
- Essential Qualification: Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences or an equivalent qualification with a good publication record.
- Desirable Experience: Prior experience in plant biology, specifically in raising transgenics and genome-editing lines (for both Arabidopsis and Rice), and conducting molecular analysis of these events is highly desirable.
Application and Interview Process
- Walk-in Interview Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
- Registration Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- Interview Time: 10:00 AM onwards
- Venue: National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067
- Required Documents:
- A completed application form in the prescribed format.
- Self-attested copies of certificates for date of birth, education, and experience.
- Original degree and experience certificates, and transcripts for verification.
- Note: Candidates applying for both positions must submit separate applications and supporting documents. Incomplete applications or those in the wrong format will be rejected. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
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