Apply @ IISER Pune for Research Associate Position in project on Human Neurological Disease

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for promotion of high quality science education and research in the country.

Institute invites applications from Indian nationals for the following position on contract basis:

Job Title – Research Associate (RA)

No.of.Posts – 1

Project Title – “Functional characterization of a deregulated lysophospholipid in a human neurological disease”

Tenure – Initially for a period of one year, extendable for further period of one year subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the study project.

Age – Not more than 35 years as on closing date of advertisement.

Consolidated fixed emoluments per month – Starting from Rs. 36,000/-+ 30% HRA per month commensurate with experience.

Qualifications –

• Essential – Ph.D in Chemical Sciences with a strong academic background and publication record.
• Desirable – Background in synthetic organic chemistry with knowledge of bio-orthogonal reactions and mass spectrometry, will be used to shortlist applicants.

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates should send the application by email in the prescribed format available below this advertisement by email (convert into PDF Format) addressed to [email protected] on or before July 15, 2017. Please mention “Research Associate, Proj. Code: 30716261” in the subject line of the email.
• The list of the shortlisted candidates for selection process with details of date, time and venue will be put up on the Institute website below this advertisement and candidates will be informed by e-mail only.
• The print out of the application form sent by email signed and dated by the applicant along with recent passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience etc. will be collected at the time of selection process. Applicant must bring all the original certificates at the time of selection process for the purpose of verification, along with one set of photocopies.

General Information / details about the post:

1. Appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on termination of the research project.
2. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment / absorption in Funding Agency or in IISER Pune.
3. Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency particularly applicable to the said project
4. The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions.
5. The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitled candidates to be called for interview. Where number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, it will not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the Project Leader may restrict the number of candidates to be called for the interview to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates, to mention all the qualifications and experience in the relevant field at the time of applying.
6. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.
7. Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.
8. Reservation as per Govt. of India norms will be followed.
9. No interim enquiries / correspondence / communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.
10. Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.

Application Deadline – July 15, 2017

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