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