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Positions of Research Associate-1 (Last date for the receipt of applications 31-05-2022) - GS Khush Institute of Genetics, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology

G S Khush Institute of Genetics, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
PAU, Ludhiana

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Applications are invited on prescribed form along with the application fee of Rs. 200/- as online payment in favour of the Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana along with the attested copies of certificates for nine positions of Research Associate-1 @ Rs. 47,000/- + 16% HRA at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana in nine different subprojects under the Centre of Excellence project “Development and Integration of Advanced Genomic Technologies for Targeted Breeding”CSS-52 funded by Govt. of India, Ministry of Science & Technology, DBT, New Delhi. Detailed educational qualifications are enclosed Candidates are advised to apply only in the most relevant projects based on their qualifications and experience. Separate applications should be submitted for each subproject.

Details for the payment of online application fee

Name of Account- COMPTROLLER PAU RECRUITMENT

Saving Account No- 29380100017259

Name of the Bank- Bank of Baroda PAU

IFSC Code- BARB0PAULUD (0 is zero)

The last date for the receipt of applications (duly completed in all respects) is 31-05-2022 via email (as single PDF file) at dirkhushinstitute@pau.edu or hard copy in the office of the undersigned. Incomplete applications or unsupported by the requisite documents will not be considered. Short listed candidates will be informed through email about the date and time of interview. The application form is available at PAU website www.pau.edu.

Director
GS Khush Institute of Genetics,
Plant Breeding and Biotechnology

Endst. No.EA. GSKI_GPBB.2022/9-58 Dated: 09.05.2022

Detailed Qualification for the positions of Research Associate I @Rs. 47000/-+16% HRA in the Centre of Excellence project “Development and Integration of Advanced Genomic Technologies for Targeted Breeding

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Subproject Title

Educational Qualifications

1.

Development of early and short statured pigeonpea genotypes resistant to pod borer and Phytophthora stem blight

  • B. Sc. Biotechnology/Agriculture/Horticulture/Biosciences with minimum OCPA of 6.00/10.00 or 60% marks.

  • M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Plant Breeding and Genetics/Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/Agricultural Biotechnology with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 OCPA or 65% marks.

  • Ph.D. in Biotechnology /Plant Breeding and Genetics/ Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/Agricultural Biotechnology with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks.

2.

Genomic assisted breeding for plant type suited to high plant density planting and tolerance to waterlogging in maize

3.

Introgression and mapping for whitefly resistance and superior fibre quality in American Cotton (G. hirsutum L.)

4.

Mapping and transfer of Alternaria blight resistance from a wild crucifer- Diplotaxis erucoides in oilseed Brassicas

5.

Breeding high yielding quality wheats using nested populations and SNP-chip

6.

Genomic Approaches for enhancing yield potential and resistance to major biotic stresses in Basmati Rice

7.

Molecular mapping and transfer of novel gene(s) for earliness, mono-picking, powdery mildew and rust resistance in garden pea (Pisum sativum L.)

  • B. Sc. Biotechnology/Agriculture/Horticulture/Biosciences with minimum OCPA of 6.00/10.00 or 60% marks.

  • M.Sc. in Biotechnology /Vegetable Sciences/ Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ Plant Breeding and Genetics with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 OCPA or 65% marks.

  • Ph.D. in Biotechnology / Vegetable Sciences/ Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ Plant Breeding and Genetics with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks.

8.

Identification of genes/QTLs for resistance to citrus greening and Xcc-mediated agroinfilteration for juvenility reduction in citrus

  • B. Sc. Biotechnology/Agriculture/Horticulture/Biosciences with minimum OCPA of 6.00/10.00 or 60% marks.

  • M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Fruit Sciences/Molecular Biology/ Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ Plant Breeding and Genetics with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 OCPA or 65% marks.

  • Ph.D. in Biotechnology / Fruit Sciences/ Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ Plant Breeding and Genetics with minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks.

9.

RNA interference technology for insect resistance and genomics assisted improvement of shelf life in guava

Maximum age: 35 years

Note-I: The Candidates who do not possess a Master’s degree in the relevant subject but possess a Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at the Master’s level shall be eligible for the post.

Note-II: Desirable: Experience of working in the areas of Molecular Breeding, Plant Biotechnology, Crop Genomics

Note-III: The Candidates should ensure that they fulfil the qualifications by the last date of submission of application.

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