Job Post: Junior Research Fellow - Transgenerational Impact of Diesel Exhaust Exposure

Summary:

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for a Project Appointment at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD). The appointment will be on a contractual basis under the project titled "Transgenerational impact of diesel exhaust exposure on male reproduction in rats." The project aims to investigate the effects of diesel exhaust exposure on male reproductive parameters and epigenetics. The duration of the project is until 16 December 2025. The last date to submit applications via email is 03 June 2023.

Designation: Research Fellow

Subject Area: Transgenerational impact of diesel exhaust exposure on male reproduction

Location: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110018

Eligibility/Qualification:

• Class M.Sc. in any discipline of life/biological science with a good academic background.
• Must have qualified a national-level eligibility test such as joint CSIR-UGC NET (JRF), GATE, etc.
• Candidates who have graduated from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with a CGPA of more than 8.000 (80% aggregate marks) may be exempted from the NET/GATE requirement.
• 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.

Job Description:

• Conduct research on the transgenerational effects of diesel exhaust exposure on male reproduction in rats.
• Collaborate with the project team from IIT Delhi and AIIMS New Delhi.
• Analyze and interpret data related to male reproductive parameters and epigenetics.
• Contribute to the overall objectives of the project and assist the principal investigator.

Salary: Rs. 31,000/- per month plus HRA @ 27%

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website of IIT Delhi (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) and fill it with complete information regarding educational qualifications, work experience, etc. The filled form should be submitted via email to Prof. Debabrata Dasgupta at email id: debabrata@mech.iitd.ac.in. The subject line of the email should include the advertisement number.

Last Date for Apply: 03 June 2023, 5:00 p.m.

Please note:

• Shortlisted candidates will be notified for an online interview, and their names will be displayed on the web link provided.
• Higher criteria may be applied for shortlisting eligible candidates.
• Inquiries regarding eligibility can be directed to Prof. Debabrata Dasgupta at debabrata@mech.iitd.ac.in.
• SC/ST candidates may be granted a relaxation of 5% marks.
• The salary of retired/superannuated government employees will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.
• The advertisement should be brought to the notice of the staff within the department/center/unit.
• For further information and updates, visit the IIT Delhi website.