Application for the position of Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) for an ICMR-funded project
Post Name: Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)
No. of Position: 1 Position – Virology
Upper age limit (Years): 40
Project title: Establishment of Centre for Advance Research for rapid development of host directed broad antivirals
Project No. EMDRC/CARE/12/2023-0000176
Essential Qualification:
1. First Class Post Graduate Degree in any branch of Life Sciences, including the integrated PG degrees, with three years of experience or PhD in Life Sciences
OR
2. Second Class Post Graduate Degree in any branch of Life Sciences, including the integrated PG degrees, with PhD in any branch of Life Sciences and three years of experience
Desirable / Job description:
The candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in virology, mammalian cell culture, advanced microscopy and molecular biology. The candidates having experience in handling live viruses in BSL-2/3 facility and operating high-throughput screening platform will be preferred.
Name of PI: Dr. Indranil Banerjee
Place of work: IISER Mohali
Duration: Till April 01, 2029
Emoluments: INR 67000+HRA (increment of 5% on initial emoluments after completing two years)
How to apply: Candidates are requested to email their applications along with a detailed CV (clearly mentioning the name, educational qualifications with Board/University, percentage of marks, year of passing, and details of their research experience as a SINGLE PDF ONLY to Dr. Indranil Banerjee (Email:
Selection process: Based on essential qualifications and experience supported by the necessary documents, only the shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the interview details.
General Information:
- Appointment is purely temporary basis and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on termination of the research project.
- Leaving of position will be done after one month of accepting resignation letter from candidate or on mutual understanding basis. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment/absorption in the Funding Agency.
- Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the Funding Agency, and liable to changes as directed by the Government/Funding Agency particularly applicable to the said project.
- The educational qualification mentioned above should have been obtained from recognized Universities/Institutions only.
- The educational qualification and work experience are the bare minimum, and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview.