N A TI O N A L C E N T R E F O R C E L L S C I EN C E , P U N E

(An autonomous Institution of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India)

NCCS Complex, Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune - 411007, Maharashtra, India.

SPECIAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE ONLY FOR SCHEDULED CASTE, SCHEDULED TRIBE & OTHER
BACKWARD CLASS CANDIDATES.
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The interview program for the following temporary project posts tenable at NCCS, Pune.
Sr.
No.
01RA

Name of
the
Position

Name of the Project

& Principal
Investigator

Upper
Age
limit

Research
Associate

Molecular
Pathways regulating
Ovarian Cancer Cell
Plasticity and Stem
cell properties
under supervision of
Dr. Sharmila Bapat,
Scientist F

35
Years

(One
Post)
OR

Qualification & Experience

Essential:
Ph.D. in any branch of life
science or equivalent degree or
having three years of research
experience after
MVSc/MPharm/ME/MTech.

Total
Monthly
Emolumen
ts
Rs.
22,000/+ 15%
HRA

Project
Tenure
Five
Months

Desirable: Experience in
molecular biology and cell
biology techniques.
Note: Those who have
submitted Ph.D. thesis may also
apply.

Senior
Research
Fellow

32
Years

Essential:
M. Sc. in Bioinformatics with
minimum of 55% marks and
two years of post-M.Sc. research
experience.

Rs.
14,000/- +
15% HRA

Systems Biology of
Metabolic Networks
of L. major:
therapeutic
implications (RGYI)
under supervision of
Dr. Shailza Singh,
Scientist D

32
Years

Essential:
M. Sc. or equivalent degree with
minimum of 55% marks in any
branch of life science and at least
two years of post-M.Sc. research
experience.

Rs.
18,000/- +
20% HRA

Nine
Months

Drug Target
Identification in
L.major and S.
mansoni through
Biochemical
Networks Modeling
under supervision of
Dr. Shailza Singh,
Scientist D

28
Years

Essential:
M.Sc. or equivalent degree with
minimum of 55% marks in any
branch of life science and having
valid qualified NET/GATE/LS.

Rs.
16,000/- +
20% HRA

Five
Months

(One Post)

02SRF

Senior
Research
Fellow

(One Post)

03JRF

Junior
Research
Fellow
(One Post)

Sr.
No.
04JRF

Name of
the
Position

Name of the Project

& Principal
Investigator

Upper
Age
limit

Junior
Research
Fellow

Molecular
mechanisms for
Regulation of
lonotropic
Glutamate Receptors
by Their Auxiliary
Subunits under
supervision of Dr.
Janesh Kumar,
Scientist D

28
Years

Cellular and
molecular
mechanism of CD4 T
cell and endothelial
cell interaction to
control inflammation
and autoimmunity
under supervision of
Dr. Girdhari Lal,
Scientist D

28
Years

The role of
endocytosis in
regulation of stem
cell functions and
cell fate decisions
during early
development under
supervision of Dr.
Deepa
Subramanyam,
Scientist D

28
Years

Small noncoding
RNA mediated
defense and counter
defense in the
antiviral immune
system of silkworm
under the
supervision of Dr.
Jyoti Singh, INSPIRE
Faculty Fellow

28
Years

Systems Biology of
Metabolic Networks
of L. major:
therapeutic
implications (RGYI)
under supervision of
Dr. Shailza Singh,
Scientist D

28
Years

(Two
Post)

05JRF

Junior
Research
Fellow
(One
Post

06JRF

Junior
Research
Fellow
(One
Post

07PA

Project
Assistant
(One
Post

08PA

Project
Assistant
(One
Post

Qualification & Experience

Essential:
M.Sc. or equivalent degree with
minimum of 55% marks in any
branch of life science and having
valid qualified NET/GATE/LS.
Desirable: Proficiency in Gene
cloning, Mutagennesis, Protein
expression, protein refolding &
purification. Candidate familiar
with crystallization & X-ray
structure analysis is desirable.
Candidate with previous
research experience utilizing the
above mentioned techniques
would be given preference.
Essential:
M.Sc. or equivalent degree with
minimum of 55% marks in any
branch of life science and having
valid qualified NET/GATE/LS.

Total
Monthly
Emolumen
ts
Rs.
16,000/- +
20% HRA
for 1st &
2nd Year,
Rs.
18,000/- +
20% HRA
for 3rd
year
onwards

Project
Tenure
Four
Years

Rs.
16,000/- +
20% HRA

One
Year

Rs.
16,000/- +
20% HRA

One
Year

Rs.
12,000/- +
20% HRA

Three
Years

Rs.
8,000/(Fixed)

Nine
Months

Desirable: Experience in animal

cell culture, fluorescent
microscopy, FACS, Western blots
and able to handle the small
animals like mice.
Essential:
M.Sc. or equivalent degree with
minimum of 55% marks in any
branch of life science and having
valid qualified NET/GATE/LS.
Desirable: Experience in stem
cells or molecular biology.
Cloning is a plus point and
would be desirable. Candidate
should have worked in a lab at
least 6 to 12 months as a part of
project or otherwise.
Essential:
M.Sc. or equivalent degree with
minimum of 55% marks in any
branch of life science.
Desirable: At least six months
experience/training in the
research area.

Essential:
M.Sc. or equivalent degree with
minimum of 55% marks in any
branch of life science.

Important Guidelines & Instructions

Interviews will be conducted as per the serial numbers mentioned herein below:Interview
Post Serial
Positions
Interview Venue & Address
Date
Number
09.02.2015

Sr. Nos. 01-RA,

02-SRF

10.02.2015

03-JRF, 04-JRF,
05-JRF, 06-JRF,
07-PA & 08-PA

Research Associate
& Senior Research
Fellow
Junior Research
Fellow & Project
Assistant

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CELL SCIENCE,

PUNE
NCCS COMPLEX,
PUNE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS,
BEHIND PUNE VIDYAPEETH HIGH
SCHOOL, (SHISHU VIHAR) POST:
GANESHKHIND,
PUNE 411 007.

Applications in the prescribed format* duly filled in along with attested copies of all relevant
certificates showing date of birth, qualifications (SSC onwards), experience, details of the exam
passed, caste status and other necessary documents should reach to The Director, National
Centre For Cell Science, NCCS Complex, Pune University Campus, Post: Ganeshkhind, Pune
411 007, Maharashtra, India on or before 20.01.2015. The A4 size envelope containing the
application must be superscribed in bold letters on the top as under: APPLICATION FOR THE
POST OF.
Applications received after the due date and / or without the copies of the required
certificates/documents will not be considered. Incomplete applications will be strictly rejected.
Candidates must be filled up latest prescribed application form only which is available on our
institute website under career tab.
Mere fulfilling the minimum prescribed qualifications and experience will not vest any right in a
candidate for calling for interview. The Centre reserves the right to call for interview only those
candidates who in its opinion are likely to be suitable. However, no any correspondence will
be entertained in this regard.
SC/ST/OBC candidates must produce proof of their caste certificate from appropriate authority.
In addition, OBC candidates must also produce latest/valid non-creamy layer certificate in the
prescribed form for claiming the reservation benefits.
5% Marks relaxation will be given to SC/ST candidates i.e. minimum of 50 % marks.
The Director, NCCS reserves the right to enhance / reduce the number of posts and also cancel
the recruitment process.
Candidates should specifically note that due to postal delay applications will not be entertained
by this institute after due date and no correspondence will be made in this regard.
Candidates are required to mention the post preference as per their interest and research area in
the prescribed application form.
Fellowship/Emoluments: For JRF Position, Selected candidates who have qualified NET/GATE
with valid fellowship/award will be paid monthly emoluments of Rs. 16,000/- p.m. + HRA for
1st & 2nd year, Rs. 18,000/- p.m. + HRA for 3rd year depending on the project sanction order.
Candidates, who have LS qualifications will be paid monthly emoluments of Rs.12, 000/- p.m. +
HRA for 1st & 2nd Year, Rs. 14,000/- + HRA for 3rd year depending on the project sanction
order. For RA Position, Candidates who are yet to be awarded the Ph.D. degree, if selected, will
be paid Rs. 18,000/- pm + HRA till the award of the degree.
Emoluments to the research personnel engaged under project will be made in accordance with
the DST O.M. No. A.20020/1197-IFD dated 31.03.2010.
Candidates should mention title of the thesis, list of publications with full references in the
application form.
List of shortlisted candidates called for interview will be published on our institute website on or
after 30/01/2015.
Upper age limit will be considered as on closing date of receipt of application. Age relaxation of
5 years in case of SC/ST/Women/PH candidates and 3 years in case of OBC candidates will be
given as per Government of India rules. Reservation as per Govt. of India norms will be
followed.
No TA will be paid for attending the interview.
Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer of appointment.
Please bring all the original certificates showing date of birth, qualification, statement of marks
of the exam passed, degree certificates, certificate of past experience, certificate in support of
present employment, salary certificate & other relevant documents along with a set of attested
copies at the time of interview.
For any of the above advertised positions, if candidates are not found suitable, lower positions
will be offered.
Candidates should report at 8.45 am sharp at NCCS security main gate on the above mentioned
address and register their names in the register on the interview date(s). Candidates reporting
after 9.15 am will not be permitted to attend the interview, which may be noted.

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