Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026 at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi

Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026 at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi

ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), Division of Nematology, New Delhi has invited applications for the position of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under an externally funded ICAR Project focused on enhancing climate resilience and food security through genome editing technologies.

Position Details

• Post: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

• Vacancy: 01

• Project Code: 12-197-K

• Project Title: Enhancing Climate Resilience and Ensuring Food Security with Genome Editing Tools

• Project PI: Dr. Tushar Kanti Dutta

• Research Area: Genome Editing of Rice for Nematode Resistance

Fellowship

• INR 42,000 per month

• 30% House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per applicable norms

Age Limit

• Maximum 35 years for men

• Maximum 40 years for women

• Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST, OBC, PwD, and other eligible categories as per Government of India rules.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• Master's degree in Nematology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Botany, or any relevant discipline in Life Sciences with 4 or 5 years of Bachelor's degree.

OR

• Master's degree in Basic Sciences with a 3-year Bachelor's degree along with NET/GATE qualification and 2 years of research experience, as per ICAR/DST guidelines.

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates having experience in:

• Nematode research

• Basic molecular biology techniques

• Nucleic acid isolation

• PCR and plasmid isolation

• Restriction digestion and molecular marker analysis

• Recombinant cloning and vector development

• Genetic transformation of crops

• Genome editing

• Plant tissue culture

• Scientific writing and research publications

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted within 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement on the ICAR-IARI Contractual Job Portal.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the ICAR-IARI Contractual Job Portal as mentioned in the official notification.

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