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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (NIAB)
(An Autonomous Institute of the Dept. of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India)
D. No. 1-121/1, 4th and 5th Floors, Axis Clinicals Building,
Miyapur, Hyderabad-500 049, A. P
Tel: +91 4023049403; Fax: +91 4023042740
Email: admin@niab.org.in
Website:
www.niab.org.in
NIAB,
an autonomous institute under the aegis of Department of Biotechnology,
Government of India, is aimed to harness novel and emerging
biotechnologies and create knowledge in the cutting edge areas for
improving animal health and productivity. The Institute’s research focus
is on animal genetics and genomics, transgenic technology, reproductive
technology, infectious diseases, nutritional enrichment, and
bioinformatics. The Institute aims at translational research leading to
genetic enhancement of Indian Livestock species and development of novel
vaccines, diagnostics
and improved therapeutic molecules for farm animals. The Institute plans to promote bio
entrepreneurship
by providing supportive and stimulating academic and creative
environment for commercial tenants involved in the development of farm
animal based products and services.
NIAB is
looking for distinguished Scientists and visionary academic leaders with
outstanding record of research accomplishments to establish strong
centers of research to address the problems of livestock. Effective
interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability and commitment to
work effectively with colleagues as part of inter-disciplinary team are
required. NIAB is looking for dedicated and committed Scientists who
believe in institution building and have a passion for academic
excellence and quality research for filling FOUR positions in the
following priority areas:
1. ANIMAL GENETICS & GENOMICS:
Responsibilities:
The selected candidate is expected to teach Genetics (Quantitative
& Population Genetics) and Genomics at PG level, administer the
program and undertake cutting edge research in quantitative and
population genetics aimed at genetic improvement of livestock using
modern tools of genomics. In addition candidate is expected to attract
external funding to establish and lead research programs in the area of
genetic improvement of farm animals.
Required
Skills: Ph. D in Quantitative/ Population Genetics/ Animal Breeding or
related discipline; outstanding contribution to research; a proven track
record of scholarly research and publications of international quality
in top-ranked peer-reviewed journals, especially in relation to Genetics
of Livestock species; expertise and capacity to teach graduate students
in specialist courses covering major aspects of quantitative genetics
and/or population genetics/ Animal Breeding. Experience of supervising
doctoral students will be an advantage.
2. REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY:
Responsibilities:
The selected candidate is expected to establish a strong research
programme in livestock reproduction/ developmental biology. The
candidate is expected to undertake cutting edge research to address
reproductive problems in livestock by employing a combination of
traditional and modern biological approaches to create new knowledge and
develop novel diagnostics and therapeutic tools for infertility in
livestock. In addition to his or her own research programme he/she will
be expected to provide support to research projects at NIAB aimed at
creation of transgenic livestock.
Required
Skills: Ph.D in Veterinary sciences / Animal Sciences / Modern Biology
/Livestock Reproduction or in a related area with demonstrated
excellence in research and publications of international quality in
top-ranked peer-reviewed journals; strong potential for securing
independent and collaborative extramural funding. Experience of
supervising doctoral students will be an advantage.
3. BIOINFORMATICS:
Responsibilities:
The selected candidate is expected to lead the bioinformatics team and
work in an interdisciplinary environment with focus on the development
and application of computational tools to problems of livestock
industry; including genomics, NGS data analysis, proteomics,
transcriptomics and metabolomics data to understand biological processes
in close collaboration with experimental scientists. As a leader of the
team, he is expected to train and mentor the members for NGS data
analysis and bio-computing software development. In addition he is
expected to participate in teaching relevant courses for Masters
Students.
Required skills: The candidate should
have Ph. D in a related discipline with publications of international
quality in top-ranked peer-reviewed journals; Experience in high
performance computing, analyzing/ processing next-generation sequencing
data for Whole Genome Assembly, Transcriptome assembly, PAVs, CNVs,
SNPs, RNAseq, CHIPseq. Strong experience in writing computer programs in
at least one widely used language (e.g., Python, C++, and R) will be
desirable: molecular modeling and design and pathway networking
analysis. Experience of supervising doctoral students will be an
advantage.
4. Infectious Diseases:
Responsibilities:
The selected candidate is expected to establish a strong centre of
research in Infectious Diseases to understand the mechanisms involved in
host – pathogen interactions and identify novel targets for development
of diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutic molecules for
viral/bacterial/fungal/parasitic diseases of livestock. The candidate is
expected to develop collaborative research programmes with Scientists
working in other disciplines.
Required Skills:
The candidate should have Ph.D and post – doctoral research experience
in infectious diseases of livestock or in a related area. The candidate
should have been successful in securing external funding and track
record of outstanding publications in top-ranked peer-reviewed journals,
especially in the field of translational immunology.
Outstanding scientists in other related areas are also encouraged to apply.
Appointments
can be made at any level from Scientist-C to Scientist-G depending upon
the qualifications and experience. The details regarding different pay
structure, essential qualifications and age etc. is given below:
1. Scientist – G
(A) Pay Band + Grade Pay: Rs. 37,400 – 67,000 + 10,000 G.P
(B) Essential Qualifications:
Ph.D.
in a relevant area from a recognized University with 10 years of
R&D experience with original work as evidenced by patents or
publications in top ranked peer-reviewed journals; strong potential for
securing and sustaining independent and collaborative extramural
funding.
(C) Age: 50 Years
2. Scientist – F
(A) Pay Band + Grade Pay: Rs. 37,400 – 67,000 + 8,900 G.P
(B)
Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. in a relevant area from a recognized
University with 7 years of R&D experience with original work as
evidenced by patents or publications in top ranked peer-reviewed
journals; strong potential for securing and sustaining independent and
collaborative extramural funding.
(C) Age: 50 Years
3. Scientist – E
(A) Pay Band + Grade Pay: Rs. 37,400 – 67,000 + 8,700 G.P
(B) Essential Qualifications:
Ph.D. in a relevant area from a recognized University with 5 years of R&D experience with
original
work as evidenced by patents or publications in top ranked
peer-reviewed journals; strong potential for securing and sustaining
independent and collaborative extramural funding.
(C) Age: 45 Years
4. Scientist – D
A) Pay Band + Grade Pay: Rs. 15,600 – 39,100 + 7,600 G.P
B) Essential Qualifications:
Ph.D. in a relevant area from a recognized University with 2 years of R&D experience with
original
work as evidenced by patents or publications in top ranked
peer-reviewed journals; strong potential for securing and sustaining
independent and collaborative extramural funding.
C) Age: 40 Years
5. Scientist – C
A) Pay Band + Grade Pay: Rs. 15,600 – 39,100 + 6,600 G.P
B) Essential Qualifications:
Ph.D. in a relevant area from a recognized University with original work as evidenced by
patents
or publications in top ranked peer-reviewed journals; strong potential
for securing and sustaining independent and collaborative extramural
funding.
C) Age: 35 Years
General Information and Conditions:
1. The number of positions is provisional and may vary at the time of selection.
2.
All the positions carry usual allowances as admissible to Central
Government Employees of the same pay and status posted at Hyderabad.
Higher initial start may be considered in deserving cases.
3. It
may be possible to consider appointments with grade lower than the grade
advertised (in the same group) depending upon the recommendations of
the Selection Committee.
4. Designations of various posts may change.
5.
The selected candidates with Veterinary Degrees may require to take up
additional responsibilities connected to veterinary practice in the
maintenance of animal farms. In such a case they will be paid
non-practicing allowance as per the Government of India rules.
6. Mere fulfilling minimum qualifications will not entitle a candidate for being called for interview.
The
applications will be screened by a Committee and shortlisted candidates
will be called for interview. The decision of the Controlling Authority
will be final in this respect.
7. Applications from employees working in Government Departments, Public Sector
Undertakings
and Government funded research agencies will be considered only if
forwarded through proper channel and with a clear certificate that the
applicant will be relieved within one month of the receipt of
appointment order.
8. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in
any influence, political or otherwise will automatically disqualify the
candidate for the post.
9. Reservations as per the Government of India norms in respect of SC / ST / OBC / PWD etc. will apply.
10.
Age limits shall be reckoned as on the closing date for receipt of
application. However, in case of exceptionally qualified candidates the
upper age limit may be relaxed with the prior approval of the competent
authority.
11. The upper age limit is however, relaxable up to 05
years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC as per the Government orders in
force only in those cases where the posts are reserved for respective
categories, on production of relevant certificates in the prescribed
format signed by the specified authority at the time of interview. The
OBC candidates should produce the prescribed certificate valid for
employment under Central Government.
12 Reservation for persons with disability (PWD) will be in accordance with section 33 of
Disabilities Act, 1995 will apply.
13.
Experience for the positions mentioned in the advertisement will be
reckoned from the date of acquiring the qualification prescribed for the
position.
14. Candidates called for test / interview will be
paid single second class rail fare from the actual place of undertaking
the journey or from the normal place of residence whichever is nearer to
Secunderabad Railway Station on production of relevant document of
travel. However, reservation and sleeper charges and surcharge on
superfast trains will be admitted if requisite ticket / receipt etc. is
submitted as proof of having actually incurred the expenses. In the
absence of valid details in the TA claim, the surcharges, etc., will not be allowed.
15. Incomplete applications and/or the applications received after the last date are not likely to be considered.
16.
The perspective candidates are encouraged to have informal contact with
the institute faculty for delivering a seminar and personal discussion.
17. No fee for SC / ST / PWD / Women / Abroad candidates. Remaining candidates are required to pay the application fee.
18
Those who have applied against Rolling Advertisement are advised to
update their profiles, if required, as per the present advertisement.
19. Separate application with the DD has to be made for each position applied.
20. These positions will be filled initially for 5 years and will be renewed depending upon
performance and mutual consent.
21 How to apply
(a) Eligible candidates are required to apply ONLINE through our website www.niab.org.in
(b)
The candidate needs to register on the website with username and
password along with valid email id. Already registered candidates, may
login with the existing username and password(c) Online Application will
be available on website www.niab.org.in from
03 January 2015.
(d)
An application fee of Rs.500/- through a crossed Demand Draft drawn on
any nationalised bank and valid for at least 3 months in favour of
“National Institute of Animal
Biotechnology, Hyderabad” payable
at Hyderabad, preferably Punjab National Bank, Gachibowli (Code
No.PUNB0498700), Hyderabad. The following details must be filled on
back side of Demand Draft:
(i) Candidate’s Name
(ii) Category
(iii) Post Applied For
(e) After online submission, candidates should take a print out of the computer generated
application form, paste a recent passport sized photograph and sign on each page of the
form & on the photograph.
(f)
This computer generated application form (print-out) duly accompanied
by self-attested copies of the certificates, mark sheets, testimonials
in support of age, educational
qualifications, experience,
reprints of publications and caste certificate (if applicable) along
with Demand Draft for Rs.500/-, if applicable, should be sent in an
envelope super-scribing “APPLICATON FOR THE POST OF_______________” by
post to the Senior Manager, National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, D
No. 1-121/1, 4th and 5th Floors, Axis Clinicals Building, Miyapur,
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India – 500 049 on or before the prescribed
date.
(g) Mere submission of online application without hard copy (vice versa) will not be considered.
Date of commencement of online applications : 03 January 2015
Last date for receipt of on-line applications : 02 February 2015
Last date for receipt of printout of online applications : 15 February 2015
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