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Applications are invited from suitable candidates (Indian Citizens) for one position of Junior Research Fellow in a CSIR funded research project in the Laboratory of Dr. Debasree Dutta at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: B.S. 4 years programme/​BPharm/​MBBS/​Integrated BS-MS/MSc/BE/BTech or equivalent degree, with 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test.

Deadline: 05 August 2024

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TIGS is a program driven research institute with a focus on solving pressing societal challenges. They seek applications from enthusiastic candidates to join as Research Assistant in Rare Genetic Disorder Program. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: MSc in Human Genetics, Bioinformatics, Clinical biochemistry, Medical Biochemistry or equivalent.

Deadline: 07 August 2024

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Applications are invited for ONE post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India sponsored research project at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: A Master’s degree or equivalent in Biotechnology/​Life Sciences or any other related area. Refer to DBT guidelines for complete qualifications.

Deadline: 09 August 2024

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Applications are invited for one Postdoctoral Fellow to work in the group of Dr. Sutharsan Govindarajan at the Department of Biological Sciences, SRM University – AP. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Ph.D. submitted or completed (Life sciences and related subjects).

Deadline: 10 August 2024

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Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow position in a DBT funded project at the Department of Human Genetics, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences and Technology, SRIHER (DU), Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The selected candidate will be encouraged to register for the Ph.D. according to SRIHER (DU) University rules. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: MSc in Biotechnology/​Microbiology/​Biochemistry/​Botany/​Zoology/​Environmental Science/​Life Sciences or any other equivalent disciplines with a minimum 55% mark or CGPA.

Deadline: 15 August 2024

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NIAB invites applications from suitably qualified, dynamic, result oriented and dedicated Indian citizens for filling up the Scientist‑G position.

The selected candidates are supposed to work on the health improvement of livestock using modern biotechnological tools and address issues related to infertility linked with animal productivity. In addition to their own research programme, he/​she is expected to provide support to other research projects at NIAB and put efforts towards institute building. The selected candidates are also expected to lead the HRD programme of the Institute. In addition, candidates have to attract extra-mural funding to establish and lead research programs in upstream mandated areas. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Ph.D in Veterinary / Animal Sciences/​Modern Biology/​Life Sciences equivalent from a recognised university with a strong track record of research and academic accomplishment in terms of publications and patents and attracting generous research funding.

Deadline: 23 August 2024

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The formation of membrane-less intracellular structures such as nucleoli, centrioles and germline granules, involves a mechanism termed condensation, which occurs via multivalent weak interactions across individual components. Condensation is typically mediated by intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs) on proteins, by short complementary sequences of nucleotides, or through nucleic-acid templated networks of associated IDR-rich proteins. This unusual mechanism provides unique properties including rapid reversibility of assembly and disassembly that underlies many of the morphological and functional features of intracellular condensates.

While much is being learned about biological condensates in vitro and in cultured cells, understanding their mechanisms and functions in multicellular organisms remains a frontier area of biological research. Its importance is highlighted not only by its functions in animal physiology – e.g. rapid changes in metabolic states, signaling competence, transcription, cell proliferation and differentiation may be mediated by condensate dynamics – but also by their roles in diseases – e.g, viral infections, cancer or neurodegeneration. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: The position is best suited for a person with a PhD in Life Sciences, experience in cell and molecular biology and Drosophila molecular genetics (including CRISPR genome engineering and confocal imaging) who is self-motivated, independent, and possesses strong oral and written scientific communication skills. The latter is critical as the work itself will be highly collaborative, potentially engaging multiple national and international laboratories.

Deadline: 01 December 2024

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Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow / Project Assistant. The position is funded by a SERB Core Research Grant (CRG/2022/006967) to Dr. Krishna Melnattur. The lab uses the fly Drosophila as a model to explore how brains generate adaptive behaviours. This project is focused on sleep including understanding how sleep is modified in response to environmental challenges and how sleep in turn supports plasticity and learning. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in sciences from a UGC accredited university. Additional qualifications for JRF are: Post-graduate or graduate degree with NET/GATE qualification.

Deadline: 09 August 2024

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Applications are invited for Open Project Assistant/​Postdoc Positions in Computational biology, bioinformatics and immunology at Ashoka University, Sonipat.

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have emerged as an alternative to conventional antibiotics in the face of antimicrobial resistance due to their broad-spectrum antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral activities and lower rates of microbial resistance evolution against them. Importantly, the multimodal antimicrobial activity of AMPs significantly reduces the evolution of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) against them. Thus, AMPs are getting integrated into clinical practices where the AMPs work individually or synergistically with other AMPs and conventional antimicrobial agents. A growing number of studies have recently implemented both empirical and computational methods either to isolate novel AMP variants from extinct and extant animal taxa or to obtain synthetic AMPs with predictably higher antimicrobial efficacy, followed by clinical trials. Here, the use of bioinformatics tools to analyse big genomic, metagenomic or proteomic datasets across species provides a more streamlined and cost-effective solution than directly adopting an empirical paradigm. However, despite these efforts successfully expanding the repertoire of novel AMPs, only a few of these novel individual AMPs tasted the success of clinical trials primarily because of the rapid evolution of resistance against them by multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens (ESKAPE pathogens). Therefore, the net efficacy of therapeutic intervention implementing AMPs became limited. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: The project assistant position best suits someone with a BS-MS in Bioinformatics (experience in handling large omics datasets).

The postdoctoral position is best suited for a person with a PhD in comparative bioinformatics, data homogenisation, and in-silico physicochemical modelling (including thorough Python or R programming knowledge).

Candidates for both positions must be self-motivated, independent, and possess strong oral and written scientific communication skills. The latter is critical as the work itself will be highly collaborative, potentially engaging multiple laboratories.

Deadline: 31 August 2024

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Jivanu Therapeutics is an early stage, investor-backed biotechnology company focused on microbiome-based therapeutics for various diseases in Indian population.

Jivanu is looking for a Principal or Senior Research Scientist to work in lead 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.

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Applications are invited for ONE post of Lab Assistant in the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India sponsored research project. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: B.Sc. with minimum 2 – 3 years of research experience.

Deadline: 09 August 2024

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Applications are invited for ONE position of PhD Scholar on project, under the supervision of Prof. Sandhya Mehrotra and Prof. Rajiv Kumar Chaturvedi. Deserving candidates check the eligibility criteria and qualification process of the PhD program of BITS Pilani (http://​www​.bit​sad​mis​sion​.com/p…). More information can be found here.

Qualifications: M.Sc/ M.E./M.Tech or an equivalent degree in any field of Life Sciences or related fields with a minimum of 60% aggregate.

Deadline: 10 August 2024

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ATREE is seeking a creative and motivated researcher in Landscape Ecology / Restoration Ecology/​Community Ecology who can augment the adoption of fruit plants and sustainable agricultural practices, to improve livelihoods and human well-being and also make substantial contributions to ATREE’s endeavours in ecosystem restoration.

The successful candidate will work with other Faculty at ATREE to actively foster interdisciplinary practices within biodiversity science to contribute effectively to ATREE’s overarching mission. The major responsibilities of the Fellow would involve designing, executing, and assessing programs aimed at overseeing and organizing initiatives for the cultivation and management of fruit plants to bolster their presence, foster partnerships with farmers, local community-based groups, government entities, and various stakeholders to expand the proliferation of fruit plants. The candidate should also spearhead efforts and undertake initiatives aimed at understanding, mitigating, and adapting to the impacts of climate change on diverse ecosystems. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: PhD in Lifesciences with specialization in Landscape Ecology/​Restoration Ecology/​Community Ecology.

Deadline: 18 August 2024

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