Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026 at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
INR 42,000 per month + 30% HRA
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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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