NII

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY
(an autonomous research institute)
ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG
NEW DELHI-110067

Applications are invited for the post of Project Associate / Junior Research Fellow (Project) for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below:

Name of the project: Mechanistic studies on the role of Ca2+-calmodulin in tryparedoxin peroxidase enzyme function in Leishmania donovani: relevance to virulence and survival
New drug targets for treatment of Kala-azar
Post details: Project Associate / Junior Research Fellow (Project) -(Two Posts )
Job description: Candidates should have proven record of experience in molecular biology techniques. Experience in mammalian cells culture and handling of parasite culture will be preferred.
Project Investigator/e-mail id: Dr. Chardrima Shaha cshaha@nii.res.in
QUALIFICATIONS -
1. PROJECT ASSOCIATE: Ph.D (Candidates should clearly specify whether thesis for Ph.D Degree has been submitted & viva is awaited or Ph.D Degree has been awarded, along with the date of submission of Thesis or date of award of degree, whichever is applicable.

2. J.R.F. (PROJECT: M Sc. in Bio-chemistry with some exposure to cell culture systems during M.Sc. dissertation work. (Please note that the candidates who have appeared for Final year M Sc and are awaiting their results are not eligible. Only those candidates whose results have been declared at the time of submission of application may apply).
EMOLUMENTS: The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules. The three different slabs for Project Associates are mentioned below :

PROJECT ASSOCIATE: Rs 16,000 consolidated p.m. plus 30% HRA

J.R.F. (PROJECT): Rs 12000 consolidated p.m. plus 30% HRA

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The posts exist in sponsored projects and are purely temporary. There shall be no claim for regularisation against any core posts of the Institute.
2. For Project Associate, Ph.D and who have qualified National qualifying examination NET/GATE/CSIR/ICMR will be given preference.
3. The candidates selected for the above posts will be on contract for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time. The contract wherever applicable can be renewed on year to year basis within the project duration, subject to a maximum period of 7 years accumulation in one/several project.
4. The Project Associate will be paid consolidated emoluments in any of the three slabs indicated above depending on the qualifications, experience, and suitability subject to the recommendations of the Selection Committee. Project Assistant will be paid emoluments indicated above. No allowances, perks are payable over and above the consolidated emoluments. Rules and regulations governing the terms of appointment will be as applicable to the project staff.
5. No hostel/ housing facility will be provided. However allotment of shared dormitory accommodation can be considered depending on availability. No HRA will be payable if such accommodation is availed of.
6. Number of posts may vary and shall be need based. Advertisement is no commitment.
7. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
8. The Institute reserves the right to alter the designation of the posts any time at its discretion. These posts can also be filled in a lower grade at the discretion of the Institute, in case suitable candidates with requisite qualification and experience are not forthcoming.
9. Applicants may clearly mention the category they belong to i.e SC/ST/OBC /PH and attach documentary proof of the same.
10. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview if called for.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply directly, strictly in the prescribed format given below, through e-mail, to the Investigator of the project, clearly indicating the name of the project along with their complete C.V., e-mail id, fax numbers, telephone numbers. Short listed candidates will be required to submit attested copies of all their certificates and a Demand Draft of Rs 50/- drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank payable at Delhi / New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII (SC / ST and PH candidates are exempted subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview.

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS- 10.3.09
NOTE-
1. Applications containing incomplete information shall not be entertained.
2. Date of passing the examinations must be indicated clearly.
PRESCRIBED FORMAT
1. NAME
2. FATHERS NAME
3. MOTHERS NAME
4. DATE OF BIRTH
5. SEX
6. CATEGORY (SC/ST/OBC /PH)
7. ADDRESS
a. (CORRSPONDENCE)
b. (PERMANENT)
8. E MAIL, FAX , TELEPHONE NO.& MOBILE No. (if any)
9. ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONA L QUALIFICATIONS
NAME OF EXAMINATION PASSED
YEAR OF PASSING
BOARD/
UNIVERSITY
PERCENTAGE/
DIVISION
REMARKS
10. PAST EXPERIENCE & PRESENT EMPLOYMENT, IF ANY
11. CANDIDATES SHOULD STATE CLEARLY WHETHER THEY HAVE BEEN AWARDED PH.D. DEGREE OR THESIS HAS BEEN SUBMITTED.
12. HAVE YOU APPLIED FOR A POSITION EARLIER IN THE INSTITUTE? IF SO (1) THE DETAILS OF THE PROJECT, ITS PROJECT INVESTIGATOR ; (2) IF CALLED FOR INVERVIEW, RESULTS THEREOF.