Postdoctoral positions funded for a minimum of 3 years are available in the research group of Dr. Sreelaja Nair in the Department of Biological Sciences at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai, India.
Minimum of 3 years
Required Qualification: PhD in Biology or related disciplines. Additional preferred training: Bioinformatics analysis and statistics.
Interested applicants should email their CV along with a brief write-up of ~400 words about their specific research interest in the lab to Dr. Sreelaja Nair at s.nair@tifr.res.in.
International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS) of TIFR invites applications for the post (one) of Project Coordinator (Outreach) for its office at Bangalore. The individual should be a highly motivated person with experience in dealing with outreach activities. The selected candidate shall be offered a consolidated salary based on qualifications and experience. The contract will initially be for a period of one year and may be further extended depending on performance.
Job Profile:
Planning, coordinating and participating in outreach activities of the Centre; gathering, editing and collating scientific, technical and other informational material generated by the institutional activities; overseeing publishing of newsletters, brochures, posters and other information material as needed; overseeing the selection of designers and printers and monitoring their work; creating content for posting on the Centre's website and social media platforms; ensuring that all published (paper as well as electronic) materials are error free and meet high standards as to language, appearance and layout of content; organize exhibitions; coordinate interviews with the visiting scientists; coordinate with the resource development team; coordinate with documentary makers in producing short video clips for the Centre’s website.
Upper Age limit: 28 years (as on 1.7.2016), may be relaxed based on higher qualifications and/or experience.
Tenure: Initial appointment will be for 1 year which may be extended depending upon performance.
Location: Bangalore
Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications and potential and will not be a constraint for outstanding candidates. The selected candidate will be required to join immediately.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should report for a written test on 24th November 2016 with a copy of their CV and relevant original certificates stating the education qualifications, experience and any other relevant documents along with their photocopies.
Reporting time:
Date: 24th November 2016
Time: 10 am
Venue: ICTS campus in Hesarghatta (please report at the main reception on arrival)
Candidates qualifying in the written test will appear for the recruitment process at the ICTS campus, Hesaraghatta.
Candidates may use the ICTS shuttles from the IISC or NCBS campus. Bus schedule is available on the ICTS website.
Essential Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks and a minimum of three years of relevant experience either in research or conducting scientific events and outreach activities or in science writing.
OR
Master’s degree in Science, Engineering or Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks and a minimum of one year of relevant experience either in research or conducting scientific events and outreach activities or in science writing.
Knowledge of use of personal computer and its applications
Desirable:
This position requires a person with innovative thinking and a good background in frontiers of knowledge at the level of popular science, and a flair and enthusiasm for designing the contents and conducting the Centre's outreach activities. The person should have a keen eye for detail, good writing skills in english and a good sense of design. Experience with science writing and excellent spoken and written English are highly desirable. A PhD is preferable. Proficiency in setting up science experiments is desirable.
Interested candidates should report for a written test on 24th November 2016 with a copy of their CV and relevant original certificates stating the education qualifications, experience and any other relevant documents along with their photocopies.
Reporting time:
Date: 24th November 2016
Time: 10 am
Venue: ICTS campus in Hesarghatta (please report at the main reception on arrival)
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An immediate postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Tushir-Singh’s Laboratory of Novel Biologics at the University of Virginia, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics to study Antibody therapeutics in Cancer. Our research is highly translational and is focused on generating “moon shot” efforts to find the cure for cancer. More details can be found at
https://med.virginia.edu/faculty/faculty- listing/js2yr/
https://sites.google.com/a/vir...
Our laboratory has broad interest in Bi-specific Antibodies, Receptor-Target Biology, Antibody engineering, Antibody-siRNA-conjugates and Cancer biology. We use DNA engineering based approaches supported by functional testing to evaluate and develop better technologies directed toward bispecific antibody platforms and Antibody-RNA conjugates in the cancer immunotherapy space.
To support our current ongoing activities, we are looking for a postdoctoral scientist with experience in protein engineering, optimization and characterization. Experience with flow cytometry is must to be considered. From the model system perspective, we will prefer a candidate with strong background in basic immunology, T-cell biology, relevant immunological assays, PBMCs handling. In addition experience with siRNA design, cell culture, HPLC, animal handing and tumor xenografts is highly desirable.
UVA offer an exciting working environment, the possibility to interact with interdisciplinary research groups, and HIGHLY competitive salary and benefits.
Interested candidates should apply at https://jobs.virginia.edu and search on posting 0619681 Fill out a candidate profile and submit a CV; a description of research interests, technical skills, past projects and publications; and contact information for three references.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Participate in planning, designing and executing technical and complex research projects, as assigned under the direction of a supervisor 2) Background in molecular biology, biochemical assays, protein handling 3) Growth and maintenance of mammalian cell cultures 4) Contribute to grant application and publications 5) Proven ability to work in a collaborative research team
REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1) MD and/or PhD in molecular biology, Immunology, cell biology or relevant scientific discipline 2) Experience in Cancer cell biology and general cell signaling 3) Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1) Experience with T-cells and other immunological techniques
2) Experience with Flow Cytometry, HPLC, and animal handling, and tumor xenografts is highly desirable
An immediate postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Tushir-Singh’s Laboratory of Novel Biologics at the University of Virginia, Department of
UVA offer an exciting working environment, the possibility to interact with interdisciplinary research groups, and HIGHLY competitive salary and benefits.
Interested candidates should apply at https://jobs.virginia.edu and search on posting 0619681 Fill out a candidate profile and submit a CV; a description of research interests, technical skills, past projects and publications; and contact information for three references.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Participate in planning, designing and executing technical and complex research projects, as assigned under the direction of a supervisor 2) Background in molecular biology, biochemical assays, protein handling 3) Growth and maintenance of mammalian cell cultures 4) Contribute to grant application and publications 5) Proven ability to work in a collaborative research team
REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1) MD and/or PhD in molecular biology, Immunology, cell biology or relevant scientific discipline 2) Experience in Cancer cell biology and general cell signaling 3) Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1) Experience with T-cells and other immunological techniques
2) Experience with Flow Cytometry, HPLC, and animal handling, and tumor xenografts is highly desirable
Posting Number: 0619681, jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=80251
M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology invites applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the research project funded Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
The JRF performance will be reviewed by the Institutional committee after two years of service and may be awarded SRF if recommended.
The appointed candidate will be provided with a consolidated pay of Rs 25,000 per month. In addition to this, HRA will be paid as per the DST norms.
In the increasing order of preference the following are looked for in the candidate
Interested candidates can fill up the application form as available in the institutional website and send the signed copy with recent passport size through email:dbt_sriraam@msrit.edu. Applicant has to bring all the original certificates at the time of interview for the purpose of verification, along with one set of photocopies). Click here for more details and various other jobs.
The Behavioural Ecology Lab at IISER Mohali, solicits applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position on a project focused on avian bioacoustics and behavioural ecology.
1 year, extendable on satisfactory performance. 3 months’ probation on joining
as per the MHRD norms
The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in avian ecology, behaviour and bioacoustics. S/he should be well-versed with biostatistics and should have demonstrated ability to work independently. Expertise in field ornithology skills, including, bird ringing and mist-netting is essential.
Experience in avian bioacoustics and behaviour and basic programming skills (in MATLAB or R preferably) is desirable.
Application must be sent by email ONLY to drmanjarijain@gmail.com with the subject:
‘Application for Postdoctoral position’. Application package should contain the following:
1) A cover letter stating your motivation for applying for the position.
2) A brief biodata with name, age, address, email & phone contact, subject of research interest, details of educational qualifications(after 10+2), PhD thesis title, thesis supervisor details, research highlights, a complete list of publications, awards and distinctions (if any).
3) Names and addresses (including email) of three referees. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
]]>A project assistant position is available at the Behavioural Ecology Lab led by Manjari Jain at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali. The project is focussed on avian bioacoustics and behavioural ecology.
1 year, extendable on satisfactory performance. 3 months’ probation on joining.
Consolidated salary of INR 20,000/- per month for the tenure of the project.
M. Sc. (or equivalent) in any discipline of Science/Engineering
The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will possess experience in avian ecology, behaviour and bioacoustics. Candidates with experience in field ornithology, including, bird ringing, mist-netting will be preferred. Experience and an interest in avian bioacoustics and behaviour is desirable.
Application must be sent by email ONLY. Email should be sent to drmanjarijain@gmail.com with the subject: ‘Application for Project Assistant Position’. Application package should contain: a cover letter stating your motivation (1 page), detailed CV (it must contain complete academic details; field experience and research experience, if any, must be clearly stated) and the name and contact of at least two referees. All this must be sent in .doc or .pdf form (preferably in a single PDF). If required, shortlisted candidates may be asked to appear for an interview (skype interview is also possible). Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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