THSTI looking for Pharma and Life Sciences candidates | Salary upto Rs. 50000 pM
BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) is an Institute of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. The institute is an integral part of the interdisciplinary NCR Biotech Science Cluster located at Faridabad, and is designed as a dynamic, interactive organization with the mission to conduct innovative translational research and to develop research collaborations across disciplines and professions to translate concepts into products to improve human health.
Project : Sars-Cov2 anti-viral activity testing platform to support the preclinical development of new chemical entities, and natural products from academia, start-ups, and pharma companies
PI : Dr. Amit Awasthi
Research Associate-I
No of post : One
Age limit : 35 years
Minimum Qualification and Experience : PhD in any branch of Life Sciences from a recognized University. Those who have submitted their Ph.D thesis may also apply.
Desirable Qualification & Experience : Experience in virus culture, neutralization assay, virological assays and cell culture and protocol development. Performing immunological Assays etc. data analysis and report writing. OR Experience in QC/QA and good documentation practices in clinical or pre- clinical research lab. SOP and protocol development and documentation.
Monthly Emoluments : Rs. 47,000/- + HRA (Rs. 35,000/- for those whose Ph.D. degree is not awarded on the date of closing of advertisement.)
Project Associate-II
No of post : One
Age limit : 35 years
Minimum Qualification and Experience : Post Graduate degree in any branch of Life Sciences / M.Pharma (Pharmacology) / M.V.Sc. with minimum two year of post- qualification research experience in academic or industry set up.
Desirable Qualification & Experience : Experience in Animal experimentation, molecular biology, immunological techniques particularly PCR and related techniques. Preference for BSL3 experienced researchers.
Monthly Emoluments : Rs. 28,000/- +HRA
Project : Optimized salicylamide derivatives and prodrugs for the treatment of influenza infections
Co-PI : Dr. Shailendra Asthana
Project Associate-II
No of post : Two posts
Age limit : 35 years
Minimum Qualification and Experience : Post Graduate Degree in any branch of Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Computational Science/ Pharmaceutical chemistry/ Computational chemistry or equivalent from a recognized University with atleast two (2) years of post-qualification experience in Medicinal chemistry. Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis are also eligible to apply.
Desirable Qualification & Experience : Knowledge of computational chemistry, biochemistry with computational biophysics. Work experience of conventional and other MD simulations, Computational chemistry, chemical databases, Virtual Screening (docking, pharmacophore modeling), Structure- and ligand-based drug design, Structural analysis and interaction finger printing and knowledge of different free energy methods such as MM-GBSA, MM-PBSA, LIE and FEP etc. Candidate having computational or medicinal chemistry background with application in biology and drug discovery are encouraged to apply.
Monthly Emoluments : Rs 50,000/- (Consolidated)
General Terms & Conditions
1. These are short-term positions and extension will be granted subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbents and tenure of the project for which they are selected. Those appointed to these positions will not have any claim for regularization of their employment.
2. All educational, professional and technical qualification should be from a recognized Board/University.
3. TThe experience requirement specified above shall be the experience acquired after obtaining the minimum educational qualifications specified for the post. The candidates are required to satisfy themselves, before applying /appearing for the selection process, that they possesses the minimum eligibility criteria as laid down in the recruitment advertisement. No query will be entertained about the eligibility criteria.
4. Closing date of online application will be the CRUCIAL DATE for determining eligibility with regard to age, essential qualification etc.
5. The age limit, qualification, experience and other requirements may be relaxed at the discretion of the competent authority, in case of candidates who are otherwise suitable. In case candidates are not found suitable for the posts notified, they can be offered lower post / lower emoluments on the recommendation of the Selection Committee.
6. Age and other relaxations for direct recruits and departmental candidates: 1. By five years for candidates belonging to SC/ST communities. 2. By three years for candidates belonging to OBC communities. 3. For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) falling under the following categories : (i) UR - ten years, ii) OBC - 13 years (iii) SC/ST - 15 4. Age is relaxable for Central Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government, from time-to-time. 5. Institute employees will get the age relaxation to the extent of the service rendered by them as on closing date of advertisement. 6. For Ex-servicemen upto the extent of service rendered in defence forces (Army, Navy & Air force) plus 3 years provided they have put in a minimum of 6 months attested service.
7. In case a large number of applications are received, screening will be done to limit the number of candidates to those possessing higher/relevant qualification and experience.
8. Number of positions may vary depending upon the requirement at the time of interview.
9. All results/notifications will only be published on our website. Therefore, the candidates should visit THSTI website regularly.
10. With regard to any provisions not covered in this notification, the bye laws of THSTI / Govt. of India rules / guidelines shall prevail.
11. All communications will only be made through email.
12. Canvassing wrong information in any form will be a disqualification.
How to Apply
1. Documents to be kept handy before filling up the online application: (all the documents except (i) should be in pdf format):
i) A soft copy of your passport size photo and signature. (jpeg/jpg/png format)
ii) A comprehensive CV containing details of qualification, positions held, professional experience / distinctions etc.
iii) Matriculation certificate (equivalent to 10th Standard) / Mark sheet
iv) Intermediate certificate (equivalent to 12th Standard) / Mark sheet
v) Graduation/Diploma degree certificate / Mark sheet
vi) Post-Graduation degree certificate & Mark sheet (if applicable)
vii) PhD degree/certificate (if applicable)
viii) Relevant experience certificates (if applicable)
ix) Caste / Disability certificate in the format prescribed by the Govt. of India, if applicable
2. Procedure for filling up online application:
i) The eligible and interested candidates may apply online at the Institute’s website.
Applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
ii) The following will be the step wise procedure-
A) Step 1 : Details of applicant
B) Step 2 : Uploading of documents
C) Step 3 : Payment of application fee
• The payment can be made by using Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI.
• Once payment is made, no correction / modification is possible
• Candidates are requested to keep a copy of the provisional receipt forfuture reference.
• Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
• Details of fees to be paid are as shown below :
1. Unreserved, OBC & EWS candidates : Rs 236/-
2. SC/ST/Women/PwBD : Rs 118/-
D) Step 4 : Submission of application form
iii) On successful submission of application, an auto-generated email containing the reference number will be sent to the email address provided. Please keep a note of the reference number for future correspondence.
iv) Candidates are required to keep a printout of the online application form by using the print button on the dashboard for future reference.
v) Candidates must ensure that he / she fulfils all the eligibility criteria as stipulated in the advertisement. If it is found that he / she does not fulfil the stipulated criteria during the recruitment process, the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled. If the same is noticed after the appointment, the candidate will be terminated following due process.
vi) Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
vii) In case of difficulty in filling up the online form, please send e-mail to personnel@thsti.res.in along with the screenshot of the error displayed (if any).
Last date for receipt of online application : 12th August 2024.
The applications will be scrutinised / shortlisted and processed for further selection.