Are you passionate about genetic research and crop improvement? TIGS is seeking enthusiastic candidates to join their Crop Improvement division as Research Assistants, focusing on “Nutrition security and mutation breeding”!
🏢 Organization: Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS)
📍 Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
💼 Position: Research Assistant (Job Code – 23)
🕐 Job Type: Full Time (Initially for one year)
🔢 Number of positions: 02
About TIGS: TIGS is a program-driven research institute addressing pressing agricultural and healthcare needs within India through genetic research.
🎓 Essential Qualifications:
- M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant Sciences, Plant Biotechnology, or related discipline
🔬 Key Responsibilities:
- Support nutritional quantification of rice and other grains
- For one position: Experience working with HPLC/UPLC (added advantage)
💡 Preferred Skills:
- Research experience dealing with HPLC/UPLC (for one of the positions)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
🚀 Join the Innovative Crop Improvement Team! This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to nutrition security and mutation breeding research. Be part of TIGS’s mission to solve pressing societal challenges through genetic research!
How to Apply: Submit your application to jobs@tigs.res.in including:
- Cover letter
- CV
- List of publications (if any)
- Email and phone number
- Contact details of 2 referees
⚠️ Important: Applicants must list Job no JC – 23 in their application to be considered.
Application Deadline: October 12, 2024
Learn more about at: www.tigs.res.in
