Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) invites applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow in a DST funded research projects.
Position 1
Project title: “Guiding retinal ganglion cell axons to brain visual centers: Is Pax6 the key molecule?”
Supervisor: Dr. Jackson James at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram.
Qualifications:
- Applicant must hold good academic record with first class Master’s Degree in Life Sciences/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Zoology.
- Applicant must have good communication skills.
- Applicants having sound knowledge in molecular biology techniques and experience in mammalian cell culture will have advantage.
- Age limit: Below 26 years as on 31st March, 2017.
Duration: 3 years or till termination of the project (whichever is earlier).
Last Date: 31 March, 2017
Position 2
Project title: “Metabolomics profiling of Normal Healthy People in Kerala: Impact of family history of diabetes” in the laboratory of Dr. Abdul Jaleel
Qualifications:
- Applicant must hold good academic record with first class Master’s Degree in Life Sciences/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry or any other relevant subjects.
- Age limit: Below 26 years as on 7th April, 2017.
Duration: 3 years or till termination of the project (whichever is earlier).
Last Date: 7th April, 2017
Position 3
Project title: “An Integrated network analysis to identify genomics alteration profiles of human pancreatic cancer” in the laboratory of Dr. K B Harikumar. This is a joint project with TATA Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
Qualifications:
- Applicant must have good academic record with Ist class Master’s Degree in any branch of Life Science.
- Applicant with NET/GATE exam qualification will be preferred.
- Age limit: Below 28 years as on 12th April, 2017.
Duration: Initially for 01 year may be extended for another 2 years or till termination 3 years or till termination of the project, (whichever is earlier).
Last date: 12th April, 2017
Fellowship (for all positions):
- 25,000 + 20% HRA per month for M.Sc. Degree holders who have qualified NET/GATE (with valid certificate) or
- Post Graduates in Professional Degree courses. M.Sc. degree holders who do not have NET/GATE certification will be eligible for Rs. 12,000/- + 20% HRA per month.
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| Organization | Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) |
| Fellowship Level | Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) |
| Country | India |
| Subject areas | Life Sciences/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Zoology |
| Fellowship amount | Rs. 25,000 + 20% HRA |
| Eligibility | Open to Indian nationals |
| Deadline | Position 1: 31 March, 2017 Position 2: 7th April, 2017 Position 3: 12th April, 2017 |
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