Jawaharlal Nehru University has been granted funds by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India to initiate an Inter-School programme in JNU to strengthen training and research called “DBT-Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-Interdisciplinary Life Science Programme for Advanced Research and education” with the broad project area entitled “From Molecules to Systems: Exploring biological space using chemical and synthetic biology” cutting across Physical, Chemical and Biological Sciences.
Position 1: Opening for One Research Position in Neurobiology at the School of Life Sciences at JNU, New Delhi, India:
Applications are invited for the one post of Project Fellow purely temporary post for Neurobiology Research
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in any branch of Biology Sciences
Desirable Qualification/ Experience : Candidates experienced with one or more of the following will be preferred
Primary culture of neurons; Live cell imaging; Growth and tracking of objects under microscope; Knowledge of MAT Lab
Salary/Fellowship: As per UGC Rules (Non-GATE/Non-NET Rs.14,000/- with NET/GATE Rs. 16,000/-
How to Apply: Hard copy of the applications is necessary for consideration. Shortlisted candidate will be called for interview, if necessary, no TA/DA will be extended for the same
Applications on plain paper alongwith a copy of biodata of the candidate with relevant documents should reach the Project Director, Prof. B.N. Mallick, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067 by January 20th, 2016
Please Note : This position is NOT for registration to Ph.DD. in JNU
Position 2: Postdoc position at School of Biotechnology JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY NEW DELHI
Applications are invited for ONE (01) purely temporary post of Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF). This is a unique opportunity to work in the interface of Chemistry and Biology with a group of faculties having diverse range of experience and expertise. The project is upto March 2017, but the appointments shall be made initially for a period of one year, renewable every year depending on the performance:
Project Sub-Title: “Creating a repressor mimetic for regulating fungal ERG11 gene and treating
Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF) – 01 Post
Qualifications: The minimum qualifications of the candidate should be Ph.D. in Life Sciences/Molecular biology/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology and at least one publication in peer-reviewed reputed journal with experience in mammalian as well as fungal cell biology. Candidates without adequate research experience or experience in the areas mentioned need not apply.
The candidate should have research experience in handling microbial as well as mammalian cells and a good theoretical as well as practical knowledge of molecular biology and cell biology techniques. Candidates with experience in techniques such as cloning, extraction of RNA and DNA, ChIP analysis, promoter analysis via primer walking or reporter assays would be preferred. In addition the candidate should have sound practical knowledge of western blotting and fluorescence microscopy imaging.
Investigator: Prof. Sneha Sudha Komath/Dr. Rohini Muthuswami, School of Life Sciences.
Fellowship: Rs. 36000+30% HRA p.m.
How to Apply: The applications on plain paper indicating name, date of birth/age, address, essential / echnical / professional qualifications, experience, research work, should reach the Programme Coordinator on or before 20-1-2016 at the following address:
The Envelop should be marked for the Post applied for. Any clarifications regarding projects may be sought from the respective project investigators as mentioned.
Address for correspondence:
Programme Coordinator
DBT-JNU BUILDER programme
School of Biotechnology
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi 110067