National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management jobs for Research Associate/ SRF/ Field Assistant in Pune. Last Date to apply: 18 Feb 2019

F.No.NIASM/14-42/2017-18

Research Associate/ SRF/ Field Assistant  job Position in National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management

Research Associate

Project Title  :  “Phenotyping of pulses for enhanced tolerance to drought, heat and salinity”

No. of Vacancy : 01

Qualification  :  Ph.D. in Plant Physiology/ Genetics and Plant breeding/ Bioscience with specialisation in plant abiotic stress physiology.

Desirable : Published research papers relevant to abiotic stress tolerance in crop plants. Knowledge of experimental techniques for plant abiotic stress physiology and statistical analysis and documentation of experimental data. Knowledge of computer operated greenhouse and its maintenance. Experience and willingness to work in field.

Emoluments :  Rs. 40,000/ per month + 10% HRA

Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

Project Title  :  “Phenotyping of pulses for enhanced tolerance to drought, heat and salinity”

No. of Vacancy : 01

Qualification  :  Post graduate in Agriculture/ PG in Engineering with specialisation in image analysis OR Two years Master’s degree in Agriculture [M.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Physiology / Biochemistry / Genetics and Plant Breeding with four or five year’s Bachelor’s degree. OR Three years Master’s degree in Agriculture (M.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Physiology / Biochemistry / Genetics and Plant Breeding with three years Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks or equivalent OGPA OR Two years Master’s degree in Basic Sciences (Biochemistry / Botany/Genetics / Life Sciences) with 3 years Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks or equivalent OGPA. Candidate must have NET qualifications (CSIR-NET / DBT – BET/ GATE / ICAR- Ph.D Tests / ICMR-JRF / DOP-GPAT)

Desirable : Experience in image processing and knowledge of SCADA system, controlled environment system.

Emoluments :  Rs. 25,000/per month + 10% HRA for 1st & 2nd year while Rs. 28,000/per month + 10% HRA for 3rd year

Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

Project Title  :  “Conservation agriculture for enhancing resource-use efficency, environmental quality and productivity of sugarcane cropping system”

No. of Vacancy : 01

Qualification  :  Post graduate in Agronomy/ Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry/ M.Sc. (Agri.) with specialization in Agrometeorology/ Agricultural Physics

Desirable : Experience of conducting/ monitoring research trials especially in the areas of conservation/ precision agriculture. Good practical knowledge on field and laboratory methods/ protocols for various soil, plant and water parameters Good knowledge of computer and statistical analysis.

Emoluments :  Rs. 25,000/per month + 10% HRA for 1st & 2nd year while Rs. 28,000/per month + 10% HRA for 3rd year

Field Assistant

Project Title  :  “Conservation agriculture for enhancing resource-use efficency, environmental quality and productivity of sugarcane cropping system”

No. of Vacancy : 01

Qualification  :  Graduate in Agricultural Sciences

Desirable : Experience of working in filed as well as in laboratory and computer work.

Emoluments :  Rs. 15,000/- consolidated

Age Limit :  The maximum age for Field Assistant and SRFs will be 35 years for men and 40 years for women and for RA will be 40 years for men and 45 years for women (relaxation in age as per GOI/ ICAR norms). The age will be computed from the date of Test/Interview.