Advertisement No.: 12/2017

Recruitment for the post of Project Assistant / Fellow under funded project

Interview for shortlisted candidates on 18 July, 2017 (Reporting Time: 10:00 A.M.)

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati 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:

Name of the post	Project Assistant / Fellow
Name of the project	Unravelling the role of root cap-specific mannose-binding lectin proteins in root development and their implications in shaping the plant response to environmental cues Description: The aim of the proposed study is to elucidate the mechanisms behind the role of root cap perception and signal transduction of environmental cues. The project involves physiological and biochemical characterization of Arabidopsis loss-of and gain-of functions JRLs mutant. The project fellow will be expected to work with Arabidopsis and tobacco plants. For more information see http://www.iisertirupati.ac.in/people/faculty/eswar.php
Funding Agency	SERB, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
Principal Investigator	Dr. Eswarayya Ramireddy
Project Code	20216012
Minimum qualifications	M.Sc. in Botany/ Biology /Life sciences /Bio-technology/ Biochemistry/ Agricultural sciences/ Plant sciences or Equivalent degree with minimum 60% marks or an Equivalent degree. Desirable: Valid CSIR / UGC NET-JRF or GATE score card. Experience in molecular plant physiology and developmental biology.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TIRUPATI

(An Autonomous Institute under Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India) Transit Campus : Sree Rama Engineering College Campus, Karakambadi Road, Mangalam B.O., Tirupati 517 507, Andhra Pradesh, India.

(MENTORED BY IISER PUNE)

Fellowship	Candidates who have qualified any of the national level test like CSIR / UGC NET / GATE etc. with valid score in score card are eligible for remuneration of Rs. 25,000/-+ 10% HRA per month (Consolidated). Others will be eligible for Rs.16,000/-+ 10% HRA per month based on their academic qualification. Appropriate increment in fellowship will be provided after completion of 2 years as per the SERB guidelines.
No. of post	One (1)
Tenure	The position is temporary and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum of three years. The position is co-terminus with the project.
Age	Not more than 28 years as on closing date of advertisement
Last date	5.00 P.M. on 10 July, 2017

How to Apply:

1. Applicants should send their application by email addressed to eswar.ramireddy@iisertirupati.ac.in attaching duly filled application form available below this advt. (converted into PDF) on or before the last date i.e. 10 July, 2017 by 5.00 P.M. Please mention the name of the Post and Project Code in the subject line. No other application form will be accepted.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified through email/call letter and will be invited to attend the interview scheduled to be held on July 18, 2017 at 10.00 A.M. at IISER Tirupati.
3. 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. would be collected at the time of interview. Applicant must bring all the original certificates at the time of interview for the purpose of verification, along with one set of photocopies.

Page2of 3 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TIRUPATI

(An Autonomous Institute under Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India) Transit Campus : Sree Rama Engineering College Campus, Karakambadi Road, Mangalam B.O., Tirupati 517 507, Andhra Pradesh, India.

(MENTORED BY IISER PUNE)

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 Tirupati.
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 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.
11. Candidate selected for this position will be highly encouraged to apply for the regular PhD program of IISER Tirupati (in December 2017), provided they satisfy necessary eligibility criteria.

Advt. No.12/2017/IISER-T/Rect./20.06.2017

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