Name of Post: Project Associate/Technical Assistant
Job Type: Contractual
Job Location: Guwahati, Assam, India
Gauhati University invites online applications from eligible candidates for the post of Project Associate and Technical Assistant on a contractual basis. The selected candidates will work on a research project sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.
Job Responsibilities:
- The Project Associate will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in the research project and perform experiments as per the research plan.
- The Technical Assistant will provide technical support to the PI and the research team
Qualifications:
- For the Project Associate position, candidates must have an M.Sc./M.Tech degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related field with a minimum of 55% marks.
- For the Technical Assistant position, candidates must have a B.Sc./B.Tech degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related field with a minimum of 55% marks.
- Candidates with prior research experience in molecular biology techniques such as DNA isolation, PCR, cloning, and gene expression analysis will be given preference.
Remuneration:
- The Project Associate will be paid a consolidated salary of Rs. 31,000/- per month.
- The Technical Assistant will be paid a consolidated salary of Rs. 20,000/- per month.
Application Procedure:
- Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of Gauhati University.
- The online application portal will be open from 15th May 2023 to 31st May 2023.
- Candidates must upload their CV, educational certificates, and a statement of purpose (SOP) while applying online.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, which will be conducted online or in-person, as per the convenience of the university.