1. Post Name: Research Associate (RA) 2. No of Post: 01 3. Essential: Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Biology/Plant Biotechnology/Botany/Biotechnology/ Microbiology or related areas with at least 2 years work experience. Experience in gene cloning and mutagenesis, recombinant protein expression and purification is desired. Preference will be given to candidates having first-hand experience in handling and culturing of Phytophthora or related plant pathogens under laboratory conditions, their genetic mutagenesis and imaging by fluorescence microscopy techniques on a case-by-case basis.