RESEARCH POSITIONS IN
NANOBIOSCIENCE
Agharkar Research
Institute, an autonomous Institute of the
Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, invites
applications from Indian Nationals for Scientist positions at its newly established
Centre for Nanobioscience (CNB) which is committed to
develop a strong research and teaching program in the area of Nanotechnology
that is relevant to applications in medicine, agriculture and environment.
Future scientists of CNB are expected to work on
topics such as disease diagnosis, cancer therapy, gene and vaccine delivery,
tissue engineering, nanotechnological
approaches to subcellular-resolution analysis and
manipulation, nanotoxicology, functional nano (bio) materials, treatment of pollutants, nanoscale plant pathology and novel formulations for
delivery of fertilizers or pesticides.
Essential Qualifications
and Experience:- Candidates should have at least a First Class
Master’s degree in Science/ Medicine/Engineering/Agriculture with relevant research
experience and a strong publication record reflecting innovative,
interdisciplinary, and collaborative approaches to important problems in
biology or medicine. Candidates with a Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience will
be preferred. Selected candidates are expected to participate in teaching
program on nanobiotechnology when initiated.
The positions can be filled at Scientist C, D, or E
level depending on the experience of the candidate. Relevant research and/or teaching experience
for Scientists C, D and E should be 4, 8, and 10 years, respectively.
Emoluments:-For Scientists
C, the total emoluments payable at the minimum of pay band will be Rs.38,188/- pm. in the PB-3 (pay band Rs.15600-39100/- plus Grade
Pay of Rs.6600/-). For Scientists D,
the total emoluments at the minimum of pay band will be Rs.43,832/-
pm with grade pay of Rs.7600/- in same pay band (PB-3). For Scientists E, the total emoluments at
the minimum of pay band will be Rs.66, 408/- pm in the PB-4 (pay band
Rs.37400-67000/- plus Grade Pay of Rs.8700/-).
General:- The initial appointments will be for five years with
the possibility of renewal and promotion to the next level.
The Institute will provide necessary infrastructural
facilities and a start-up grant to selected candidates. However, the candidates
are expected to obtain external funding through independent research projects.
Interested candidates may submit their applications
together with curriculum vitae, list of publications /patents, and a statement
on proposed research and teaching activities to the Director, Agharkar Research Institute,