[Rs. 31k per month] IISER Hiring M.Pharm, MSc

Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

• Number of positions: One (01)
• Type of engagement: Temporary
• Project: Understanding the role of protein-protein interactions in the bacterial innate immune system using single-particle cryo-electron microscopy.
• Funding Agency: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
• Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Shanti Swaroop Srivastava, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biological Sciences, IISER Berhampur.
  • Contact: shanti@iiserbpr.ac.in

Qualifications and Experience

• Required: Postgraduate in Basic Science OR Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Zoology/Bioinformatics/Pharmaceutical Sciences selected through any one of the following:
  • Scholars selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professor) and GATE.
  • Selection process through National level examinations conducted by MoE and its agencies and institutions such as UGC/IIT/IISc/IISER/IIIT etc.

Period of Engagement

• Initially for 1 year, extendable depending on progress, performance, and availability of funds.

Fellowship / Remuneration

• Consolidated fellowship of Rs. 31,000/- per month + HRA (as per Govt. of India guidelines).

Job Requirements

• Candidates with experience in basic molecular biology techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, protein purification, and skills in bioinformatics are preferred.

Application Process

• Last date: Applications must be sent by 23rd July 2024 (1700 hrs).
• How to apply: Send a biodata (pdf file < 10 MB) and a research statement containing the background and motivation for research (pdf file < 10 MB) to the PI at shanti@iiserbpr.ac.in with the subject line “Application for SERB SRG JRF position SERB/BiO/BPR/020224/055”.

Evaluation cum Skill Test

• The date and mode of the evaluation cum skill test will be informed later to the shortlisted candidates through Email.

For any technical information, candidates are encouraged to contact the PI via Email.