Research Associate-I, climate resilient chickpea and brassica by gene editing, Dr Senthil-Kumar Muthappa (advertisement dated 27-08-2026)
BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi
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Who can apply: A Ph.D. in Life Science with a strong publication record in relevant areas, including at least one research paper in an SCI-indexed journal, and prior research experience in gene editing technology. Experience in chickpea transformation and functional characterisation or plant phenotyping is preferred. Applications… What is funded: One Research Associate-I post at Rs 58,000 a month plus 27 per cent house rent allowance on the Gates Foundation funded project ‘Development of climate resilient chickpea and brassica by gene editing’. The initial appointment is for one year or until the project’s tenability, whichever is earlier, and may be curtailed… Deadline: 11 September 2026. Round: Advertisement dated 27-08-2026, Research Associate-I under Dr Senthil-Kumar Muthappa.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi, official page.
Who can apply
- A Ph.D. in Life Science with a strong publication record in relevant areas, including at least one research paper in an SCI-indexed journal, and prior research experience in gene editing technology. Experience in chickpea transformation and functional characterisation or plant phenotyping is preferred. Applications are made through a Google Form linked in the advertisement, with a cover letter, biodata in the prescribed format, self-attested scanned copies of all mark sheets and certificates from Class X onwards and proof of research experience and publications, all compiled into a single PDF. Incomplete applications are rejected, and the name on the form must match the educational certificates exactly. No application fee is charged.
Stage dates
Last date printed in the NIPGR vacancy table. The advertisement PDF itself sets no calendar date and says applications are due within 15 days of the date of the advertisement, so the vacancy table is the only citable source for this date.11 September 2026
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