Young Professional – II position for a project titled- “Genome editing approaches for improving growth and reproduction of brackishwater teleosts and Indian White Shrimp, Penaeus indicus”

Job Title
Young Professional – II

Number of Posts
Two

Project Name
Genome editing approaches for improving growth and reproduction of brackishwater teleosts and Indian White Shrimp, Penaeus indicus

Duration
3 years

Funding Agency
ICAR

Location
ICAR-CIBA, Chennai

Eligibility

• Postgraduate degree (M.F.Sc.) in Aquaculture, Fish Genetics and Breeding, or Fish Biotechnology.
• OR: M.Sc. in Zoology, Marine Biology, or related disciplines with a minimum of one year (mandatory) of research experience in a relevant field from a recognized university.

Desirable Qualifications

• More than one year experience in fish breeding and seed production/aquaculture operations, including live feed culture and management/Molecular biology/genome editing technologies as evidenced through research publications or work experience.

Salary
Rs 42,000/- (Consolidated) per month.

Age Limit

• Lower age limit: 21 years
• Upper age limit: 45 years (Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Govt. of India norms)

Last Date
27 September 2026

How to Apply

• Download and complete the application form.
• Attach all required documents (degree certificates, experience certificates, research papers DOI, etc.) as a single merged PDF file.
• Name the PDF file as: GENOME_EDITING << Applicant First Name >>27092026.pdf
• Supporting documents should be serially numbered as Annexures and referred to in the application form.
• Submit the application and scan copies of certificates through the application portal at https://ciba.res.in/recruitment/ on or before 27.09.2026.

Mode of Interview
Physical mode or suitable online platform. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email.