CDFD, Centre for DNA Fingerprinting

CDFD, Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics Office Block: 2nd floor, Block No.7, Gruhakalpa Complex, M J Road, Nampally, Hyderabad 500001. Ph: +91-40-24785469 Fax: +91-40-24785416, www.cdfd.orq.in Advertisement No. 01/2011

The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad is a premier autonomous R&D Institute under the Societies Act funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India that has been established to provide services and to undertake R&D in DNA Fingerprinting, DNA Diagnostics and other areas of modern biology.
CDFD wishes to fill up undermentioned vacancies on purely contractual basis whose tenure is likely to be extended at six-monthly intervals.
As per the policy of CDFD for positions on contract, consolidated monthly emoluments are calculated @ 145% of the equivalent salary in Central Govt. post comprising Basic Pay + DA + TA (45% loading is being given in lieu of HRA, Medical, LTC, terminal benefits etc.). For each of the vacancies below, the equivalent Central Govt. Scale has been indicated in parentheses. Consolidated emoluments mentioned against vacancies below have been calculated at the present rate of Dearness Allowance of 45%.
1. Technical Officer - II (Equivalent to Post in the Pay Band - 2, ` 9300-34800 Plus Grade Pay ` 4600/-) Age limit: 18-30 years Consolidated Emoluments: Rs. 39,401/- Educational Qualifications and Experience: Essential Qualifications: First Class B.Sc. or equivalent with 8 years relevant experience OR M.Sc. or equivalent with 4 years relevant experience/B.Tech. or equivalent with 4 years relevant experience.
Desirable: Hands on experience in Molecular Biology techniques including nucleic acids manipulations, sequencing, genotyping, application of statistical tools for genotypic and population analysis and handling of bones, extracted body parts, crime scene samples, preserved specimens for nucleic acid manipulations and genotyping.
Job Requirements: Processing of blood samples, body parts, skeletal remains, preserved specimens, admixture samples, vaginal smears, saliva samples, semen stains and other biological evidence provided by the law enforcing agencies/collected from crime scene for nucleic acid isolation, manipulation, genotyping and analysis of the data, establishing DNA-based population database for different Indian populations, writing of DNA examination report, deposition of evidence in the Courts of law and interaction with law enforcing personnel. The job in the public interest is transferable anywhere in India.
2. Technical Officer - I (Equivalent to Post in the Pay Band - 2, ` 9300-34800 Plus Grade Pay ` 4200/-) Age limit: between 18 and 30 years Consolidated Emoluments: Rs. 31,748/- Educational Qualifications and Experience: Essential Qualifications: First Class B.Sc. or equivalent with 5 years relevant experience OR M.Sc. or equivalent with 2 years relevant experience
Desirable: Hands on experience in Molecular Biology techniques including nucleic acids manipulations, sequencing, genotyping, application of statistical tools for genotypic and population analysis and handling of bones, extracted body parts, crime scene samples, preserved specimens for nucleic acid manipulations and genotyping.
Job Requirements: Processing of blood samples, body parts, skeletal remains, preserved specimens, admixture samples, vaginal smears, saliva samples, semen stains and other biological evidence provided by the law enforcing agencies/collected from crime scene for nucleic acid isolation, manipulation, genotyping and analysis of the data, establishing DNA-based population database for different Indian populations, writing of DNA examination report, deposition of evidence in the Courts of law and interaction with law enforcing personnel. The job in the public interest is transferable anywhere in India.
3. Technical Assistant (Equivalent to Post in the Pay Band - 2, ` 9300-34800 plus Grade Pay ` 4200/-) Age limit: between 18-30 years. Consolidated Emoluments: Rs. 31,748/- Educational Qualifications and Experience: Essential Qualifications: First Class B.Sc./B.Tech with three years experience OR Post Graduate in Science/Technology OR PG Diploma in Science/Technology with one year experience.
Desirable: Hands on experience in Molecular biology techniques including nucleic acids manipulations, sequencing, genotyping, application of statistical tools for genotypic and population analysis and handling of bones, extracted body parts, crime scene samples, preserved specimens for nucleic acid manipulations and genotyping.
Job Requirements: Processing of blood samples, body parts, skeletal remains, preserved specimens, admixture samples, vaginal smears, saliva samples, semen stains and other biological evidence provided by the law enforcing agencies/collected from crime scene for nucleic acid isolation, manipulation, genotyping and analysis of the data, establishing DNA-based population database for different Indian populations, writing of DNA examination report, deposition of evidence in the Courts of law and interaction with law enforcing personnel. The job in the public interest is transferable anywhere in India. Note: Reservations as per the Government of India norms in respect of SC/ST/OBC/ Physically Handicapped/Ex-servicemen etc. will apply.
The Application Form and the General Conditions governing the advertisement may be downloaded from the CDFD website http://www.cdfd.org.in Alternatively, blank application forms and General Conditions can also be obtained by sending a self addressed stamped envelope from the O/o. The Head - Administration, CDFD, Office Block: 2nd Floor, Block No.7, Gruhakalpa Complex, M J Road, Nampally, Hyderabad - 500001.
The last date for receiving filled in applications is 4 weeks from the date of publication in the Employment News.
Head - Administration CDFD