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Applications for Project Assistant position in SLS

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School of Life Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi - 110067

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the following position on purely temporary basis out of the DBT project titled “Towards manipulation of the binding affinity of a calcium ion to the calcium binding proteins using computational approaches with experimental validation: Ca2+ binding site prediction, free energy calculation and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) experiment” with PI Prof. Bandyopadhyay and co-PI Prof. Gourinath in the SCIS / SLS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Post No. 1: Project Assistant (one post)

Consolidated Emoluments: 20, 000/ (consolidated)
Age limit:- 35 years
Job Description: The selected candidate will be expected express and purify calcium binding proteins and estimate their calcium binding affinity. Should have knowledge of protein purification, ITC etc.

Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in biological sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with at least 55% marks.


General terms of advertisement and appointment for all posts:

1.   Candidates must ascertain eligibility before applying. Applications of ineligible candidates will be rejected.

2.   The selection committee will shortlist candidates based on the experience, qualifications and the suitability for the project, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

3.   A detailed CV must be attached.

4.   Incomplete application and lack of supporting educational/experience certificates will be rejected.

The initial appointment will be for one year or till the tenability of the project whichever is earlier and the same can be curtailed/extended on the basis of assessment of the candidate's performance and discretion of the Competent Authority for the duration of the project.

6.   Only Hard copy of CV consisting of cover letter, latest photograph, must be submitted at the office of Co_PI

Prof. S. Gourinath
Lab # 417 / 430
School of Life Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi - 110067

Submission deadline: Sep 16, 2024.

Current Recruitment
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