PhD Programme @ National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi

Research areas: Computational Biology Genome Analysis and Molecular Mapping Molecular Mechanism of Abiotic Stress Responses Nutritional Genomics Plant Development and Architecture Plant Immunity Transgenics for Crop improvement Molecular Breeding Eligibility: Candidates who have completed or will be completing M.Sc. or equivalent degree (by 31st August, 2015) in Life Sciences and/ or in related disciplines with minimum 55% marks, and have cleared the CSIR-UGC NET exam/ DBT-JRF (selected through BET/ BINC)/ ICMR NET exam for JRF (with a valid Junior Research Fellowship as on 1st September, 2015). How to Apply: Application should be typed on A-4 size plain paper in the enclosed format. Item 3 in the format should be filled in as shown in the Senior Secondary School Certificate or equivalent. Each page in the typed application form should be signed by the candidate. Completed application must be accompanied with a crossed Demand Draft for Rs.300 (Rs.100 for SC/ ST) in favor of Director, National Institute of Plant Genome Research, payable at New Delhi. Application should be accompanied by attested copies of certificates and mark sheets mentioning the division obtained and Fellowship Award Letter/ Admit Card. Two passport size recent photographs should be enclosed. One of these should be signed by the candidate and pasted on the application form, while the other should be enclosed. Application along with Demand Draft should be sent to The Director, National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, Post Box No. 10531, New Delhi-110 067 Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on qualify in CSIR-UGC NET exam/ DBT-JRF (selected through BET/ BINC)/ ICMR NET exam for JRF (with a valid Junior Research Fellowship as on 1st September, 2015). Important Dates: Last date for receiving the complete application: 25th May, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.nipgr.res.in/careers/phd_admission.php