Junior Research Fellow Position at ICAR-IARI in Genetics Division

10 November, 2024 1:32 PM IST

The Division of Genetics at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi is calling for applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under a DST-SERB-funded research project. The selected candidate will work on investigating resistance mechanisms in tropical field corn against common pests. This position is purely contractual, offering a great opportunity for qualified candidates to contribute to advanced agricultural research.

Project Overview

Project Title: Molecular Insights to Understand the Mechanisms of Resistance to Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and Spotted Stem Borer (Chilo partellus) in Tropical Field Corn (Zea mays).
Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Ganapati Mukri
Contact Email: [email protected]

Position Details

Position Title	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Number of Posts	1
Funding Source	DST Funded
Duration	Initially up to 24-01-2025, extendable based on performance
Monthly Emoluments	JRF: ₹37,000 + 27% HRA (1st and 2nd year); SRF: ₹42,000 + 27% HRA (3rd year)

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

Educational Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or equivalent professional courses.
Selection Process: Must meet one of the following criteria as per DST guidelines:

Qualified through the National Eligibility Test (e.g., CSIR-UGC-NET, GATE).
Selection through a national-level exam conducted by a central government agency (e.g., DST, DBT, ICAR, IISc, etc.).

Additional Requirement: Two years of research experience.

Desirable Skills

Experience in maize breeding.
Knowledge of Breeding Management Systems and Genomic Prediction Models.
Proficiency in molecular research, computer usage, and data analytics.

Age Limit

Maximum age: 35 years (age relaxation applicable as per government norms, five years for SC/ST & women, and three years for OBC candidates).

Application and Interview Process

Application Submission: Interested candidates must submit their application in the prescribed format along with self-attested scanned copies of their documents by email to Dr. Mukri by 15th November 2024.
Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates will receive an email invitation for an online interview scheduled for 18th November 2024 from 10:00 A.M. onwards.

Important Dates	Details
Last Date to Apply	15th November 2024
Online Interview Date	18th November 2024 (10:00 A.M)
Reporting Time for Interview	Notified via email

Documents Required

Candidates must submit the following documents in scanned format:

Application form (in the prescribed format).
Certificates from matriculation onwards.
Date of birth certificate.
NET/equivalent certificate.
Degree certificate (original or provisional).
Recent passport-size photograph.
Proof of research experience.
Publications (if any).

Candidates are encouraged to read the official notification on the ICAR-IARI website for further information before applying. Selected candidates must produce original documents and a medical certificate at the time of joining.