Job Description

Advertisement for Project Associate-I (01): 01/2023

Applications are invited for one post of Project Associate-I in SERB-DST sponsored
research proposal titled \xe2\x80\x9cNano-bionic engineering of seeds to develop fast-growing &
drought stress tolerant cereal crops\xe2\x80\x9d to be executed at Dr. SSBUICET, Panjab University,
Chandigarh/ Department of Botany with following terms and conditions:

Name of the post Project Associate-I
Name of the project Nano-bionic engineering of seeds to develop fast-growing & drought stress tolerant cereal crops
Funding Agency DST-SERB, Govt. of India
Principal Investigator Professor Gaurav Verma & Professor Harsh Nayyar
(s)
Minimum M.Sc.in Biotechnology/ Life Science / Microbiology /Botany/
qualifications Biochemistry(or)equivalent degree Desirable:
\xe2\x80\xa2 Candidates having a valid CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE
scorecard.

• Candidates having experience in bio-chemical analysis

of plants/living tissues/cells.
Fellowship \xe2\x80\xa2 Rs.25,000/-+ applicable HRA per month(Consolidated) for the candidate who possess only minimum
qualification

• Rs.31000/-+applicable HRA per month(Consolidated)for

the candidate who possess valid CSIR / UGC-JRF / NET /
GATE /Qualified National Level Test conducted by
Central Govt. Depts and their agencies along with
minimum qualification. No. of posts One(01) \xe2\x80\x93experimental
Tenure The initial offer will be for one year and renewable for upto one more year subject to satisfactory performance. The position is
Temporary and co-terminus with the project (may be terminated
anytime due to non-performance) Age Preferably not more than 35 years as on closing date of
advertisement. Last date 5.00 P.M. on 11thDecember 2023 (Monday) in
PRESCRIBED FORMAT ONLY as attached (page 4-7)

Sd/-
Gaura v Verm a Ph.D.

Profes

sor, Ch emical E ngg. Panjab University Chandigarh


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How to Apply: -

1. Interested candidates should send the application by post in the prescribed format (page
4-7) available below this advertisement (convert into PDF Format) to the undersigned on
(or) before the last date i.e. 5.00 P.M. on 11th December 2023. Please mention the name of
the Post in the Envelope. Note: (Sending only resumes/CV by email will not be considered
as complete application).

2. List of shortlisted candidates for further selection process will be notified through email
only. Therefore, please mention active Mobile Number and Email ID in the application
form. (Tentative Interview date: Dec 2023/Jan 2024).

3. Recent passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other
testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience etc. will be collected at an
appropriate stage.

4. The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of information submitted /
documents and photograph. It is the responsibility of the candidate to assess his / her own
eligibility to the post(s) for which he / she is appearing in accordance to this advertisement.
If it is detected at any time in future, during the process of selection or even after
appointment that the candidate was not eligible as per the prescribed eligibility criteria in
this advertisement, which could not be detected at the time of selection for whatsoever
reason, his/her candidature/appointment shall be liable to be cancelled/terminated
immediately.

GENERAL INFORMATION / DETAILS ABOUT THE POST

1. The appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any
notice* or compensation on termination of the research project/ *non-performance of the
selected candidate.

2. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment / absorption in Funding Agency
or in PU/Dr. SSBUICET.

3. Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding
agency particularly applicable to the said project.


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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 the 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. No interim enquiries/correspondence / communication of any sort will be entertained on
the matter. But if absolutely necessary candidates may post their queries on
uicetbatch2020@gmail.com only.

9. Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be
treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.

10. Candidates selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD program of
Panjab University Chandigarh, provided they satisfy the eligibility criteria
(www.puchd.ac.in).

sd /-
Gaurav Verma Ph.D.
Professor, Chemical Engg (Dr.SSBUICET).
Panjab University Chandigarh 160014

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Dr. SSBUICET Panjab University Chandigarh
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7. Research project/ Internship: Please explain the research work done (if any) in 100-200 words, also
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8. In about 100-200 words, please write why you are interested in the proposed research area.











9. Mention any practical experience in a lab and techniques used.








10. References: Please provide us details (Name, Affiliations, Institute, email id) of at least two referees who
will be able to write a reference letter for you.








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S Ti/s OB/ C are 12. Mailing information: Send the completed application to Prof Gaurav Verma, Dr SSBUICET, Sector 14, Panjab University Chandigarh
(Mention in the subject line \xe2\x80\x9cApplication for the post of \xe2\x80\x9cProject Associate-I\xe2\x80\x9d) on or before 11th December,
2023 before 5pm.

(Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered)















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DECLARATION (To be signed at the time of interview only)

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Place: Signature of the Applicant
Date: (To be signed at the time of interview)

(The duly filled application form should be sent ONLY as a hard copy. Second hard copy print out of this
application form 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. will be collected at the time of joining. Applicant has to bring all the original certificates at the time of j oining for the purpose of verification, along with one set of photocopies)





















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