

CSIR Management of Genomics and Integrative Biology Delhi
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Near Jubilee Hall, University campus, Mall Road, Delhi-110007
Advt No-01/IGIB (Ph.D)/2012
Ph.D Program
The CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB) invites applications from bright young individuals from diverse backgrounds with strong motivation and good academic credentials to pursue research in frontier areas of modern biology leading to a Ph.D degree
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The broad interdisciplinary research areas are Biological and Chemical Sciences, Molecular Medicine and Disease Genomics, Environmental Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Our Institute: IGIB, a premier research institute of council of scientific and industrial research (CSIR), is one of the leading knowledge providers in India in the area of genomics and genome informatics
IGIB is a confluence of motivated researchers from multidisciplinary areas working synergistically in modern integrative biology
IGIB has developed domain expertise in genomics and established extensive partnerships and collaborations with medical institutes and universities
IGIB is amongst the globally recognized research institutes in the area of genomics and new biology
Eligibility: Master’s degree (M.Sc/M.Tech) with first class or equivalent grade in any branch of life sciences/biotechnology
B.Tech candidates in biological sciences with first class may also apply
Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a written test followed by an interview
Students possessing first class in MBBS/B.Tech (non-biological sciences)/M.Tech (non-biological sciences)/M.Sc (chemistry, physics/mathematics/statistics/computer science or allied subjects) with special interest in biology can also apply
Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for an interview
Upper age limit is 28 years as on 17th January, 2012 (closing date) which is relaxable for SC/ST/ OBC/ Physically handicapped persons as well as woman candidates as per Govt of India rules in this regard
How to apply: Applications, available at the Institute website (www.igib.res.in; http://phd.igib.res.in; http://recruit.igib.res.in) have to be duly filled in and sent electronically on or before 17th January, 2012
For any query please e-mail at phd@igib.res.in
Selection procedure: Candidates possessing degree in biological sciences will be intimated by e-mail to appear for a written aptitude test of two hour duration on 12th February, 2012 at any of the four test centers at Delhi, Pune, Kolkata, Bangalore
The written test will be aimed at evaluating abilities to comprehend, analyze and reason along with the aptitude of the candidate in biological sciences
The result of the written test will be declared on IGIB website on or before 17th February, 2012
Successful candidates will have to appear for interviews and discussion at IGIB from 11th June, 2012 to 14th June, 2012
Selection of candidates for Ph.D program will be based on performance in aptitude test and interview
Shortlisted candidates possessing MBBS degree/degree in non-biological sciences will be called directly for interviews and discussion to be held at IGIB from 11th June, 2012 to 14th June, 2012
The names of the successful candidates eligible to join IGIB Ph.D program will be declared on 15th June, 2012
The selected candidates are required to join IGIB on or before 01st August, 2012
Please note that successful M.Sc candidates must hold CSIR-UGC (JRF)/DBT (JRF)/ICMR-JRF/DST-INSPIRE fellowship at the time of joining the Institute (fellowship certificate should be valid as on 01st August, 2012 in all the cases; DBT/ICMR fellowship conditions should allow them to work under non-DBT and non-ICMR funded projects)
No TA/DA will be paid at any stage of the selection process
The decision of the admission committee will be final and binding and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard
Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence will be treated as a disqualification
In case of eligible candidates with already activated JRF fellowships, the consent letter from appropriate authority is to be submitted to IGIB at the time of interview otherwise the candidature is liable to cancellation
Candidates should note that non-fulfillment of the eligibility criterion will result in cancellation of candidature at any stage of admission process
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PHD Admissions 2012, Ph.D Admission Notice,PhD Admission Dates India


