Position: Research Associate-I
- Project Title: Microbiota based nutritional therapy: New arsenal to fight Toxoplasma gondii treatment associated obesity
- Project Duration: Until 28.12.2024
- Project Investigator: Dr. Tanmay Majumdar, Staff Scientist-IV
- Contact Email: majumdart@nii.ac.in
Qualifications
- Educational Background: Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related fields from a recognized university
- Publications: Required in SCI journals
Emoluments
- Salary: Rs.47,000/- per month
- HRA: 24% as per DST OM dated 30.01.2019
Job Description & Desired Skills
- Field Experience: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Techniques:
- Cloning: Recombinant DNA technology, PCR cloning, Site-directed mutagenesis, TA cloning, Gateway cloning
- Chromatography: Affinity, ion exchange, size exclusion
- Protein Expression Systems: Bacterial, yeast, mammalian
- Additional Skills: Microbiology experience and good English proficiency preferred
- Work Focus: Molecular Biology and Cellular Biology in animal models
General Terms & Conditions
- Contract Duration: One year or project duration, whichever is shorter
- Accommodation: No hostel/housing provided
- Category Mention: Clearly state SC/ST/OBC/PH category with documentary proof
- TA/DA: Not provided for interviews
- Application Requirements:
- Prescribed format application
- Complete CV with three referees
- Experimental expertise and publications list
- Interview Notification: Shortlisted candidates will be emailed for online video conferencing interviews
- Disqualification: Canvassing will lead to disqualification
Application Procedure
- How to Apply: Email the application in the prescribed format along with CV to the project investigator
- Application Fee: Rs.100/- (Demand Draft payable at Delhi/New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII; SC/ST/PH and Women candidates are exempt with proof)
- Documents: Attested copies of all certificates and Demand Draft (if applicable) required at the time of interview
Deadline
- Last Date to Apply: 14th August 2024
For further details, candidates are advised to follow the prescribed format and submit their applications accordingly.