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From Molecules to Systems: Exploring biological space using chemical and synthetic biology.

From Molecules to Systems: Exploring biological space using chemical and synthetic biology.

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Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Technical Assistant
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School of Biotechnology
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY
NEW DELHI

Jawaharlal Nehru University has been granted funds by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India to initiate an Inter-School programme in JNU to strengthen training and research called "DBT-Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-Interdisciplinary Life Science Programme for Advanced Research and education" with the broad project area entitled "From Molecules to Systems: Exploring biological space using chemical and synthetic biology" cutting across Physical, Chemical and Biological Sciences.

Applications were invited for the following purely temporary posts at various levels in the various Group projects for Research and Technical positions. The project is upto March 2017.

Post –1: Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - 01 Post

Project Sub-Title: "Structure, function, and dynamics of biomolecules and Molecular engineering" 

Qualifications:

M. Sc./Biotech/Life Sciences and related fields.

The project requires an experienced person in the field of protein expression, purification, structure, determination and inhibitor screening etc. with relevant research publication.

Experience: Two years research experience as a JRF

Investigator: Dr. S. Gaurinath, School of Life Sciences.

Fellowship: Rs. 14, 000+30% HRA p.m.  

Post –2: Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - 01 Post

 

Project Sub-Title: "Identifying targets for therapeutics in neurodegenerative disorders"

Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - 01 Post

Essential qualifications:

The candidate should possess M. Sc. degree in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Zoology.

Desired Experience: Two years research experience in primary culture of neurons and live-cell microscopy/imaging and related studies/analysis.

Investigator: Prof. B. N. Mallick, School of Life Sciences.

Fellowship: Rs. 14, 000+30% HRA p.m.  

(Note: Revised emoluments shall be payable if Educational Qualifications or Eligibility Criteria as per DST OM No. A.20020/11/97-IFD dated 31-03-2010 are met by the research personnel)

Post 3:  Technical Assistant (2)

 

Qualifications: M.Sc./B.Tech in any of the Science/Technology subjects with an experience to handle modern equipments used in Bioscience/Biotechnology research.

 

In addition, the candidate should be capable of record keeping, scientific report preparation, taking care of office work and working in team with Biologists and Physical Scientists. Experience in the field will be preferred.

 

Salary: Rs. 18000/- pm consolidated

 

 

Post 4: Technical Assistant (1)

Qualifications: MCA/B.Tech in Information Technology/Computer Science subjects with an experience to handle modern equipments used in Bio-science research. Knowledge and experience in maintenance and handling of computers, knowledge in Linux OS and the use of various software will be mandatory criteria for the post. Installation and maintenance of High power/cluster servers would be desirable.

In addition, the candidate should be capable of record keeping, scientific report preparation, taking care of office work and working in team with Biologists and Computer scientists. Experience in the field will be preferred.

Salary: Rs. 18000/- pm consolidated

For the Technical Assistant positions, the job requirement shall be to assist various faculty and students and other project staff in the use of modern equipments used in Biotechnology/Physical Sciences, Computational research. In case qualified candidates are not available for Post 2, the committee reserves the right to appoint applicant with qualifications for post 1.

Note: Those who have applied earlier for Technical Assistant posts may please update their CV for consideration, if required and need not apply again.

The applications on plain paper indicating name, date of birth/age, address, essential / technical / professional qualifications, experience, research work, should reach the Programme Coordinator on or before 10th June 2016 at the following address:

The Envelop should be marked for the Post applied for. Any clarifications regarding projects may be sought from the respective project investigators as mentioned.

Address for correspondence: 
Programme Coordinator
DBT-JNU BUILDER programme
School of Biotechnology
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi 110067

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