ob Title: Junior Research Fellow (DBT Funded Project)
Company: Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences (DRILS)
Location: University of Hyderabad Campus, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
Salary:
- Rs. 37,000 plus 27% HRA (total Rs. 46,990) per month for the first two years
- Rs. 42,000 plus 27% HRA (total Rs. 53,340) per month for the third year
Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary (3 years, subject to satisfactory performance review every 6 months)
Number of Positions: Two (One each for Cell culture and Zebrafish work)
Application Deadline: 18th July 2024
Project Overview: Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences (DRILS) is inviting applications for two Junior Research Fellow positions under a DBT funded project titled “Understanding the functional significance of RNA exosome complex sub-unit EXOSC1, implicated in the rare disease pontocerebellar hypoplasia, using cellular and zebrafish model systems.”
Responsibilities:
- Conduct literature searches
- Design, plan, and execute experiments under the supervision of the scientist
- Provide scientific support to the lead scientist
- Maintain bookkeeping, stocks, and consumables
Scope of Experimental Work:
- Routine cell culture, cell differentiation, transfection, gene editing (CRISPR/Cas9), lentivirus preparation, and transduction
- Analysis via western blotting, qPCR, ChIP, microscopy, and biochemical kits
- Cloning and site-directed mutagenesis
- Generation and genotypic analysis of transgenic zebrafish
- Dissection, sectioning, slide preparation, and immunohistochemistry of adult zebrafish
- Imaging analysis of zebrafish larvae
Qualifications:
- Post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences or Graduate/Post-graduate degree in a professional course selected through a national-level examination (e.g., CSIR UGC NET, GATE)
- 1-2 years of experience in Molecular Biology and Cell Biology
- Prior hands-on experience with cell culture and zebrafish preferred
- Additional experience with dissections and immunohistochemistry is advantageous
Personal Attributes:
- Motivated, committed, trainable, and able to work independently and in teams
Application Process: Qualified and interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae via email to hr@drils.org with “DBT-EXOSC1 Project” as the subject line. The application deadline is 18th July 2024. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a telephonic interview followed by a personal interview at DRILS.
Contact: Email: hr@drils.org