Inviting applications for Research Associate-I (two posts): Under Dr. Gopaljee Jha

| Inviting applications for Research Associate-I (two posts): Under Dr. Gopaljee Jha | 06/11/2026 | VIEW |

From the notification: BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box No. 10531, New Delhi-110067 Date 23/10/2026 Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary positions of two Research Associate-I, one each in the DBT project entitled "Antifungal peptide-based formulations for management of sheath blight disease in rice" and DBT project entitled "Imparting sheath blight disease tolerance in rice through genome editing of susceptibility factor" under the supervision of Dr. Gopaljee Jha, Scientist, BRIC-NIPGR. The details of the position are as under: Research Associate-I (two posts): Emoluments ₹. 58,000/- per month plus 27% HRA, as sanctioned in the project. Essential Qualification: Candidates having Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Molecular biology/Microbiology or a related field and fulfilling the guidelines as per DST-OM number: DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated June 26, 2023, are eligible to apply. Candidates having M.Tech in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics with three years of research experience and relevant research publication can also apply as mentioned in above referred DST office memorandum. Desirable: Candidates with relevant experience in the area of molecular biology, genome editing, handling transgenic plants, plant-pathogen handling, formulations and protein biochemistry, duly supported with relevant publications in SCI journals (at least one first-author/two co-author research papers with more than 3 IF) will be preferred. The above positions are completely temporary and co-terminus with the projects. The fellowship amount for the above positions is as sanctioned in the projects and as per DBT/DST norms. The initial appointment for the above posts will be for one year or till the tenability of the project whichever is earlier, and tenure of the post can be curtailed based on the assessment of the candidate's performance and the discretion of the Competent Authority. BRIC-NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Reservation of posts shall be as per Govt. of India norms. The appointment may be terminated at any time by giving one- month notice by either side. The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for consideration against any regular position of BRIC- NIPGR. Eligible candidates may apply by filling the Google sheet mentioned below in the given format with a cover letter showing interest along with the complete biodata with self- attested soft copies of the mark- sheets, certificates (from Class X onwards) and proof of research experience/publications. A single PDF file containing the application form, including the cover letter, and all documents must be uploaded to https://forms.gle/D18VHmaDPE2Exppe9 within 15 days of the date of advertisement. Incomplete applications and a lack of supporting educational certificates will be rejected. BRIC-NIPGR reserves the right to upgrade the eligibility criteria for shortlisting, depending on the number of applications received. A interview link with the date and time of the online interview will be emailed to the shortlisted candidates only. The candidates must verify their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be shortlisted for an interview. Note: Incomplete applications and those in the wrong format and if not sent through above mentioned Google sheet will be summarily rejected no other mode of submission of application will be considered. No TA/DA will be paid for attending an online interview. For any clarification, candidates may contact the scientist in charge through email only. Dr. Gopaljee Jha Scientist BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) Aruna Asraf Ali Marg, P.O. Box No. 10531, New Delhi – 110067 Email: jmsgopal@nipgr.ac.in