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Applications are invited from suitable candidates (citizens of India) for one position of Project Research Scientist II (non-medical) in an ICMR funded research project in the Laboratory of Dr. Sunil Martin at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram. The focus of the laboratory is to redirect the immune cells by engineering synthetic receptors to understand the basic mechanisms and to explore its translational potential in cancer immunotherapy. More information can be found here.

Qualifications:

1. Ph.D or First Class Post Graduate Degree (including the integrated PG degrees) in M.Tech/M.Sc. Biotechnology/​Biochemistry with three years’ experience.
2. Second Class Post Graduate Degree, (including the integrated PG degrees) in M.Tech/M.Sc. Biotechnology/​Biochemistry with Ph.D. and three years’ experience.

Deadline: 02 April 2024

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Applications are invited from suitable candidates (citizens of India) for one position of Project Research Scientist I (non-medical) in a ICMR funded research project in the Laboratory of Dr. Sunil Martin at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram. The focus of the laboratory is to redirect the immune cells by engineering synthetic receptors to understand the basic mechanisms and to explore its translational potential in cancer immunotherapy. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: The candidate must have excellent academic records with 80% and above marks in M.Tech/M.Sc. in Biotechnology and bench experience in Genetic Engineering/​Immunology/​Hematology/​Cancer Biology/​Systems Biology.

Deadline: 02 April 2024

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Applications are invited from suitable candidates (citizens of India) for one position of Senior Project Assistant in an ICMR funded research project in the Laboratory of Dr. Sunil Martin at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram. The focus of the laboratory is to redirect the immune cells by engineering synthetic receptors to understand the basic mechanisms and to explore its translational potential in cancer immunotherapy. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: The candidates with M.Sc. in Biotechnology/​Biochemistry/​Biophysics/​Medical Laboratory Technician/​Microbiology with 80% or more marks and hands on experience in basic laboratory techniques.

Deadline: 02 April 2024

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Applications are invited from suitable candidates (citizens of India) for one position of Junior Research Fellow in a DBT funded research project in the Laboratory of Dr. Sunil Martin at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram. The focus of the laboratory is to redirect the immune cells by engineering synthetic receptors to understand the basic mechanisms and to explore its translational potential in cancer immunotherapy. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: The candidate must have excellent academic records with 80% and above marks in M.Tech/M.Sc. in Biotechnology with bench experience in Genetic Engineering/​Immunology/​Hematology/​Cancer Biology/​System Biology.

Deadline: 02 April 2024

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Applications are invited for the post of Project Associate – I at Raiganj University, Uttar Dinajpur West Bengal. Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Soumita Podder, Assistant Professor, Dept. Microbiology, Raiganj University. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: M.Sc. degree or equivalent in any branch of Biological Science from a recognized university

Deadline: 05 April 2024

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The JNU has openings for faculty positions for Indian Nationals & Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) at the level of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the areas of Specialisation as indicated against each respective position. Applicants with good academic record, teaching/​research experience and working in related areas of research are encouraged to apply. University also solicits applications from candidates with research interests that are interdisciplinary. More information can be found here.

Multiple positions

Deadline: 08 April 2024

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Candidates wishing to be considered for such an appointment may be fresh PhDs or PhDs with less than 2 years (3 years for female candidates) of experience or research scholars who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting examination. The candidates should be preferably below 32 years of age.

The candidate should have experience in protein purification and molecular biology techniques as a minimum requirement. Preference will be given to those candidates who have experience in setting up in-vitro transcription reactions and/​or cell-free synthesis reactions using bacterial lysates. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate must have a doctoral degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or Microbiology with at least 3 papers with 1 as a first author with an impact factor > 2, or one 1^st author paper having an impact factor > 5.5

Open Deadline

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Jivanu is looking for a Senior Clinical Associate or Clinical Scientist to work in their oral FMT (Fecal Microbiota Transplant) program. The person will be producing capsulized FMT product for clinical and research usage in a GMP and laboratory setting. The person will work with various stakeholders including researchers, clinicians from top hospitals and management to deliver safe and effective products. This position provides an exciting opportunity to gain experience in and contribute to the early growth phase of a biotech company. Exact position title and renumeration will be dependent upon the education and experience of the candidate. Position also provides excellent opportunities for personal growth along with the company’s growth. Candidate should be open to travel across country depending on the need. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Microbiology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Bioscience, or any other relevant discipline.

Deadline: 15 May 2024

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Jivanu is looking for a Principal or Senior Research Scientist to lead and work in their pre-clinical R&D program focused on synthetic biology for engineering bacteria and microbiology for building bacterial consortia for therapeutic purposes. This person will be responsible for building a systematic R&D effort for the company while working with their US-based scientist founders and India-based scientific and clinical teams. This position provides an exciting opportunity to be involved in overall strategy and execution of the early growth phase of a biotech company. Exact position title and renumeration will be dependent upon the education and experience of the candidate. Position also provides excellent opportunities for personal growth along with the company’s growth. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Ph. D. degree in Bioengineering/​Biotechnology/​Microbiology or any relevant life sciences discipline. Post-doctoral and/​or industry experience in the USA or Europe is highly desirable

Deadline: 15 May 2024

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Azim Premji University invite applications for faculty positions in Conservation Biology (Field) programmes minor that will be part of the Undergraduate programme at the University. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: An advanced degree in the fields mentioned above.

Deadline: 25 April 2024

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Azim Premji University invites applications for faculty positions in Conservation Biology minor that will be part of the Undergraduate programme at the University. More information can be found here.

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in the fields mentioned above
• Postdoctoral or teaching experience is desirable
• Strong interest in undergraduate education and research

Deadline: 25 April 2024

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This Jobs and Internships Newsletter is supported by Premas Life Sciences.

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