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Research Associate-I – Wheat Disease Resistance and Functional Validation
Host Institute: ICAR–Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR), Karnal
Funding Agency: ICAR
Position: 1 Research Associate-I
Fellowship: ₹47,000/month + HRA
Duration: 2–3 years
Project Description
The RA will functionally validate candidate genes associated with rust resistance using molecular, genetic, and phenotyping approaches.
Methods
- Pathogen inoculation assays
- Gene expression analysis
- Functional validation (VIGS/CRISPR where applicable)
Eligibility
- PhD in Plant Pathology / Genetics / Biotechnology
Application
Email CV, publications, and cover letter to rust.genomics@icar.gov.in
Deadline: 29 February 2026

