Walk-in Online Interview for the temporary Position Research Associate-1 (02), Field Lab Assistant (01) & Senior Research Fellow (02)

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From the notification: ब्रिक-राष्ट्रीय कृ ब्रि-खाद्य एव ं जवै ब्रवब्रिर्ाणा सस्ं थाि (भूतपूव ा राष्ट्रीय कृब्रि-खाद्य जैवप्रौद्योब्रिकी संस्थाि तथा िवोन्र्ेिी एव ं अऩुप्रयुक्त जैव-प्रसंस्करण केंद्र) (जैव प्रौद्योब्रिकी ब्रवभाि, ब्रवज्ञाि एव ं प्रौद्योब्रिकी र्ंत्रालय, भारत सरकार) िॉलेज ब्रसटी, सेक्टर-81, र्ोहाली, पंजाब(भारत)-140306 ब्रवज्ञापि सख्ं या िाबी/प्रशासि/5(09)/2026-27/शक्षै ब्रणक-13 Advt. No: NABI/Admin/5(09)/2026-27/Academic-13 अिसु धं ाि सहयोिी-1(03), खते /प्रयोिशाला(01) सहायक, और वररष्ठ अिसु धं ाि अधये ता(02) के अस्थाई पद के ब्रलए प्रत्यक्ष/ऑिलाइि साक्षात्कार Walk-in/Online Interview for the temporary Position Research Associate-1 (02), Field/Lab Assistant (01) & Senior Research Fellow (02) ब्रिक-राष्ट्रीय कृब्रि-खाद्य एव ं जैवब्रवब्रिर्ााण संस्थाि(िाबी), भारत सरकार के जैव प्रौद्योब्रिकी ब्रवभाि के अंतिात एक स्वायत्त संस्थाि ह।ै ब्रिक- िाबी का उद्देश्य बेहतर घरेलू पोिण सुरक्षा प्रदाि करिे के ब्रलए कृब्रि-खाद्य जैव प्रौद्योब्रिकी र्ें िवाचारों पर आधाररत र्ूल्यवर्धात उत्पादों की ओर ले जािे के ब्रलए ज्ञाि सृजि और अिुप्रयुक्त ब्रवज्ञाि का एक िोडल संिठि होिे के िाते भारत के कृब्रि-क्षेत्र र्ें पररवताि को उत्प्रेररत करिा है। 2010 र्ें स्थापिा के बाद से, ब्रिक-िाबी जैब्रवक सुदढृ ीकरण, बेहतर पोिण के ब्रलए ब्रडजाइिर फसलों के ब्रवकास, िुणवत्तापूणा भोजि और पोिण के ब्रलए स्थायी एव ं िए सर्ाधाि प्रदाि करिे तथा कुपोिण से लड़िे के ब्रलए साक्ष्य-आधाररत कायाात्र्क खाद्य पदाथों का ब्रवकास के ब्रलए अिुसंधाि िब्रतब्रवब्रधयों र्ें कायारत है। ब्रिक-िाबी र्ें खाद्य और पोिण जैव प्रौद्योब्रिकी अिुभाि को अस्थायी आधार पर ब्रिम्नब्रलब्रखत अिसु धं ाि कर्र्या ों की आवश्यकता ह।ै BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI) is an autonomous Institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. BRIC-NABI aims at catalysing the transformation of the Agri- food sector in India by being a nodal organization for knowledge generation and translational science leading to value-added products based on Agri-Food biotech innovations for improved household nutritional security. Since its inception in 2010, BRIC-NABI is involved in research activities for Bio-fortification, the development of designer crops for improved nutrition, providing sustainable and novel solutions for quality food and nutrition, and the development of evidence-based functional foods to counter malnutrition. The food and nutritional Biotechnology division at BRIC-NABI requires the following research personnel purely on a temporary basis.

1. (A). Project Title: “Exosomes from plants: isolation and characterization and their effects on adipogenesis” (NABI core) Principle Investigator: Dr Vikas Rishi, Scientist G Position: Research Associate (One position) Duration: The RA fellowship is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a period of 1 year only, and in exceptional cases, depending upon the progress of the research, the performance, the committee may recommend the up-gradation of RA Levels. Essential Qualification: - a. Candidates should have been awarded the Ph.d degree or has submitted his/her Ph.d thesis. b. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC-NET, including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship), GATE and GPAT. c. The selection process via National-level examinations conducted by central government departments and their agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc. Desirable Experience: The candidate should have experience in advanced molecular biology and biochemical methods and techniques. A candidate with experience in animal cell culture protocols is desirable. She/he should be able to analyse transcriptome and small RNA sequencing data from extracellular vesicles. Relevant research publications in peer-reviewed journals. Emoluments: Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA (As per DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26.06.2023) Age limit: 40 years (Relaxation is admissible in the case of SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI instructions) Contact Details: Project Investigator: Dr Vikas Rishi, Scientist G, BRIC-NABI Email: - vikasrishi@nabi.res.in ध्यान दें: यह पद के वल 'वॉक-इन' साक्षात्कार के ललए हैं; ऑनलाइन साक्षात्कार के अनुरोधों पर ववचार नह ीं ककया जाएगा। Note: This Position is for walk-in interview only; requests for online interviews will not be entertained. 1 (B). Project Title: Investigating the role of bZIP transcription factors in tomato seed development and maturation (NABI core) Principal Investigator: Dr Vikas Rishi, Scientist G Position: Senior Research Fellow (One position) Duration: The appointment is for one year. Essential Qualifications: - Postgraduate degree in basic science or graduate/postgraduate degree in the professional course selected through a process described through any one of the following: - a. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC-NET, including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship), GATE and GPAT

b. The selection process via National-level examinations conducted by central government departments and their agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc. c. Two years of research experience as JRF. Desirable: The candidate should have experience in advanced molecular biology and biochemical methods and techniques. A candidate with experience in plant tissue culture, agrobacterium mediated transformation, and tissue micropropagation protocols is desirable. Emoluments: - Rs. 42,000/- per month (plus HRA, if hostel accommodation is unavailable in NABI) (GOI OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26/6/2023). Age limit: - 32 Years (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC/PD as per GOI Instructions) Responsibilities: - Selected candidate will identify seed-specific bZIP transcription factors in tomato and generate knockout lines of the selected seed-specific bZIP transcription factors through plant tissue culture. Contact Details: - Project Investigator: Dr Vikas Rishi, Scientist G, BRIC-NABI Email: - vikasrishi@nabi.res.in ध्याि द:ें यह पद केवल 'वॉक-इि' साक्षात्कार के ब्रलए ह;ैं ऑिलाइि साक्षात्कार के अिरु ोधों पर ब्रवचार िहीं ककया जाएिा। Note: This Position is for walk-in interview only; requests for online interviews will not be entertained. 2. Project Title: “Genetic dissection of rancidity and goitrogenic c-glycosyl flavone biosynthesis genes to enhance the shelf-life and nutritional quality of pearl millet flour” (GAP- 94) Principle Investigator: Dr. Rupam Kumar Bhunia, Scientist-E, BRIC-NABI Positions: Research Associate-1 (One) Duration: The RA fellowship is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a period of 1 year only, and depending upon the progress of the research, and the performance, the committee may recommend for further extension of tenure. Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences or Biotechnology with at least two peer-reviewed international publication in Science Citation indexed (SCl) journal Desirable Experience: Hands-on experience in genome editing and plant tissue culture, including Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, regeneration, and handling of transgenic plants Responsibilities: 1. Identification of candidate genes 2. Transformation of CRISPR constructs 3. Screening of edited lines and lipid analysis using GC Emoluments: - Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA (As per DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26.06.2023).

Age limit: 40 years (Relaxation is admissible in the case of SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI instructions). per GOI instructions) Contact Details: Dr. Rupam Kumar Bhunia, Scientist-E, BRIC-NABI Email: rupam.bh@nabi.res.in Note: This Position is for walk-in/online interview. Candidates who wish to appear for the online interview are requested to send their application to the contact email address provided. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the online interview. 3. (A) Project Title: “Genetic dissection of disease resistance against necrotrophic pathogens in Brassica carinata and its prospects for transfer into Brassica juncea (Indian mustard)”. (GAP-114) Principle Investigator: Dr. Sivasubramanian R, Scientist-D, BRIC-NABI Position: Research Associate-I (RA-I) (One position) Duration: The RA fellowship is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a period of 1 year only, and depending upon the progress of the research, and the performance, the committee may recommend for further extension of tenure. Essential Qualification: - Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences or Biotechnology with at least two peer- reviewed international publications in Science Citation indexed (SCl) journal. Desirable Experience: 1. We seek an enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate who is interested in genetics, and genomics of crop species. 2. Research experience in handling genomics data, GWAS and QTL analysis of crops, NGS data analysis (including genome sequencing & assembly, comparative genomics) as evidenced by relevant research publications in peer-reviewed journals or preprint servers. 3. Research experience in plant-pathogen interactions or plant pathology. Responsibilities: The candidate will work on the genetics, genomics, and phenotyping aspect of the project. The candidate will be responsible for sequencing and phenotyping of Brassica carinata germplasm along with other project personnel. The candidate will also carry out all the bioinformatics analysis including variant calling, GWAS, and other population genomic analyses. The candidate will also be responsible for all the data analysis arising from the phenotyping experiments. Candidate will also help in preparing reports for funding agencies and write manuscripts for publication. Emoluments: Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA (As per DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26.06.2023) Age Limit: 40 years (Relaxation is admissible in the case of SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI instructions). Contact Details: Dr. Sivasubramanian R, Scientist-D, BRIC-NABI, Mohali E-Mail: siva.r24@nabi.res.in Note: This Position is for walk-in/online interview. Candidates who wish to appear for the online interview are requested to send their application to the contact email address provided. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the online interview.

3. (B) Project Title: “Genomics-assisted improvement of Barnyard Millet for enhanced yield and processing efficiency: Towards developing a nutrient-rich crop for a changing climate (GAP-102) Principle Investigator: Dr. Sivasubramanian R and Dr. Rajeev N Bahuguna, Scientist-D, BRIC-NABI Positions: Field/Lab worker (One Position) Duration: The appointment will initially be for one year and may continue until the completion of the project, subject to the availability of funds from the sponsoring agency. Further extension will be based on performance evaluation and project requirements. Essential Qualification: 1. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/Institute in Life Sciences/Agricultural Science/Biotechnology or any allied subjects (or) 2. Diploma in Engineering and technology in Agricultural Science/Biotechnology or any allied subjects Emoluments: - Rs. 20000/- per month plus HRA (As per DST OM No.SR/S9/Z08/2018 dated 30.01.2019) Age limit: 50 Years Contact Details: Project Investigator: Dr. Sivasubramanian R & Dr. Rajeev N Bahuguna, Scientist-D, BRIC- NABI, India ध्यान दें: यह पद के वल 'वॉक-इन' साक्षात्कार के ललए हैं; ऑनलाइन साक्षात्कार के अनुरोधों पर ववचार नह ीं ककया जाएगा। Note: This Position is for walk-in interview only; requests for online interviews will not be entertained. 4. Project Title: “Investigating the genetic basis of variation in yield and grain nutrient profile in rice under elevated day and night temperature.” (GAP-78) Principle Investigator: Dr. Rajeev Nayan Bahuguna, Scientist-D, BRIC-NABI Positions: Senior Research Fellow (One position) Duration: One Year Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Life Sciences, or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university/institution, with at least two years of relevant research experience after obtaining the Master’s degree in a research project or laboratory involving molecular biology, genomics, transcriptomics, or related areas. Responsibilities: The SRF will be responsible for conducting and assisting in project-related research activities, with emphasis on molecular biology and omics data analysis in rice. Desirable Experience:

Candidates having hands-on experience in molecular biology and omics data analysis, particularly transcriptomics and metabolomics, will be preferred. Emoluments: Rs. 42,000/- per month plus HRA as per DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26.06.2023 Age limit: 32 Years. As per DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26.06.2023 (5-year age relaxation is admissible in the case of SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI instructions) Contact Details: Project Investigator: Dr. Rajeev Nayan Bahuguna, Scientist-D, BRIC-NABI, India Email: rajeev.bahuguna@nabi.res.in Note: This Position is for walk-in/online interview. Candidates who wish to appear for the online interview are requested to send their application to the contact email address provided. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the online interview.

आवेदन प्रक्रिया और अन्य शर्तें Application Procedure & Other Conditions 1. साक्षात्कार का माध्यम /Mode of Interview उम्मीदवारों से अनुरोध है कक आवेदन करने से पहले प्रत्येक ववज्ञावपत पद के नीच े ददए गए नोट की जााँच करें कक साक्षात्कार ककस माध्यम (प्रत्यक्ष/ऑनलाइन/हाइब्रिड) से आयोजजत ककया जा रहा है और उसी के अनुसार आवेदन करें। जो पद ऑफलाइन या वॉक-इन (Walk-in) के रूप में ववज्ञावपत हैं, उनके ललए इच्छु क उम्मीदवारों को के वल प्रत्यक्ष साक्षात्कार में ह उपजथित होना होगा। Candidates are strictly requested to check the note under every advertised position to confirm the mode of the interview (Walk-in, Online, or Hybrid) and then apply accordingly. For positions mentioned as offline or walk-in, interested candidates are required to appear for walk-in interviews only. 2. आवेदन पत्र /Application Form इच्छु क उम्मीदवारों को ववज्ञापन प्रतत के साि दहदीं और अग्रीं ेजी दोनों में सींलग्न तिा वेबसाइट https://nabi.res.in/site/career पर उपलब्ध तनधााररत आवेदन पत्र का उपयोग करके ह आवेदन करना होगा। कृ पया ध्यान दें कक के वल ईमेल या फोन के माध्यम से भेजे गए सीवी (CV) को थवीकार नह ीं ककया जाएगा। Interested candidates must apply using the prescribed application form attached with the advertisement copy in both Hindi and English, which is also available on the NABI website (https://nabi.res.in/site/career). Please note that CVs sent via email or phone will not be accepted ...

Essential Qualification: -: a. Candidates should have been awarded the Ph.d degree or has submitted his/her Ph.d thesis. b. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC-NET, including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship), GATE and GPAT. c. The selection process via National-level examinations conducted by central government departments and their agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc. Desirable Experience: The candidate should have experience in advanced molecular biology and biochemical methods and techniques. A candidate with experience in animal cell culture protocols is desirable. She/he should be able to analyse transcriptome and small RNA sequencing data from extracellular vesicles. Relevant research publications in peer-reviewed journals. Emoluments: Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA (As per DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26.06.2023) Age limit: 40 years (Relaxation is admissible in the case of SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI instructions) Contact Details: Project Investigator: Dr Vikas Rishi, Scientist G, BRIC-NABI Email: - vikasrishi@nabi.res.in ध्यान दें: यह पद के वल 'वॉक-इन' साक्षात्कार के ललए हैं; ऑनलाइन साक्षात्कार के अनुरोधों पर ववचार नह ीं ककया जाएगा। Note: This Position is for walk-in interview only; requests for online interviews will not be entertained. 1 (B). Project Title: Investigating the role of bZIP transcription factors in tomato seed development and maturation (NABI core) Principal Investigator: Dr Vikas Rishi, Scientist G Position: Senior Research Fellow (One position) Duration: The appointment is for one year. Essential Qualifications: -: Postgraduate degree in basic science or graduate/postgraduate degree in the professional course selected through a process described through any one of the following: - a. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC-NET, including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship), GATE and GPAT

b. The selection process via National-level examinations conducted by central government departments and their agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc. c. Two years of research experience as JRF. Desirable: The candidate should have experience in advanced molecular biology and biochemical methods and techniques. A candidate with experience in plant tissue culture, agrobacterium mediated transformation, and tissue micropropagation protocols is desirable. Emoluments: - Rs. 42,000/- per month (plus HRA, if hostel accommodation is unavailable in NABI) (GOI OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26/6/2023). Age limit: - 32 Years (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC/PD as per GOI Instructions) Responsibilities: - Selected candidate will identify seed-specific bZIP transcription factors in tomato and generate knockout lines of the selected seed-specific bZIP transcription factors through plant tissue culture. Contact Details: - Project Investigator: Dr Vikas Rishi, Scientist G, BRIC-NABI Email: - vikasrishi@nabi.res.in ध्याि द:ें यह पद केवल 'वॉक-इि' साक्षात्कार के ब्रलए ह;ैं ऑिलाइि साक्षात्कार के अिरु ोधों पर ब्रवचार िहीं ककया जाएिा। Note: This Position is for walk-in interview only; requests for online interviews will not be entertained. 2. Project Title: “Genetic dissection of rancidity and goitrogenic c-glycosyl flavone biosynthesis genes to enhance the shelf-life and nutritional quality of pearl millet flour” (GAP- 94) Principle Investigator: Dr. Rupam Kumar Bhunia, Scientist-E, BRIC-NABI Positions: Research Associate-1 (One) Duration: The RA fellowship is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a period of 1 year only, and depending upon the progress of the research, and the performance, the committee may recommend for further extension of tenure. Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences or Biotechnology with at least two peer-reviewed international publication in Science C