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School of Life Sciences: MicroRNA combination therapy in in-vivo & in-vitro model systems.

School of Life Sciences: MicroRNA combination therapy in in-vivo & in-vitro model systems.

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Research Associate -01, Junior Research Fellow -01, Data Entry Operator -01
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School of Life Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University

POSITIONS AVAILABLE - 15th March, 2016

Applications were invited for the following purely temporary positions in the DBT-funded project entitled "microRNA combination therapy in in-vivo & in-vitro model systems".

Position: Research Associate, No. of Post: 01
Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. in Life Sciences or related subjects and at least one original publication in peer-reviewed reputed journal with working experience in Cancer Biology. Expertise in molecular biology and biochemical techniques, and animal handling are required.
Desirable Qualifications: Experience in Cancer Biology with molecular approaches accompanied with the expertise in mammalian cell culture technique and handling of small animals (mice and rats). Independent planning and execution of experiment on timely basis will be a plus point for the candidate. Publications in the area of cancer research. 
Emoluments: Rs. 36,000/- per month + 30% HRA

Position: Junior Research Fellow, No. of Post: 01
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. Life Sciences or related subjects with at least 55% marks. The candidate should have qualified for at least NET-LS.
Desirable Qualifications: Two years of research experience in molecular biology, biochemical and mammalian cell culture techniques, and animal handling. NET-JRF or DBT-JRF.
Emoluments: Rs. 25,000/- per month + 30% HRA

Position: Data Entry Operator, No. of Post: 01
Essential Qualifications: Graduate in any stream with First Division. Working experience with computer for data entry.
Desirable Qualifications: Experience in computer basics viz. MS Word, MS Excel, etc., computer typing, office work, etc. Preference will be given to those who have experience in working in a laboratory.
Emoluments: Rs. 12,000/- per month consolidated

The selected candidates will be appointed on purely temporary basis, initially for a period of one year or till his/her services are required by the project director or till the validity of the project, whichever is earliest. The total duration of the project is for three years. The application on plain paper indicating name, date of birth/age, photo, address, essential/technical/professional qualification, experiences, research work, list of published papers, should reach the undersigned, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, on or before 29th March, 2016.

Prof. R.N.K. Bamezai 
Principal Investigator
School of Life Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067

Prof. Rana P. Singh
Co-Principal Investigator
School of Life Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067

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