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Welcome to this month's Jobs and Internships Newsletter!

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Scroll down for jobs and internships for the month of December 2024.

Applications are invited for the post of Research Associate I (RA‑I) at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

More information can be found here

Qualifications: Ph. D in Life Sciences or any branch of Life Sciences /​Biotechnology.

Deadline: 06 December 2024

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Applications are invited from eligible candidates (Indian Nationals only) on a plain paper or in the prescribed format (Form‑B) for the Junior Research Fellow position(s) in the research project sponsored by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB).

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: M. Sc. / M. Tech. in Biochemistry/​Biotechnology/​Bioinformatics or equivalent with at least 60% aggregate marks with NET/GATE qualification.

Deadline: 07 December 2024

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Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow at Sharda University, Greater Noida, U.P. under DBT funded Project.

This is a multi-institutional project sponsored under the genome-editing scheme of DBT. The work will be done at Sharda University which has well equipped molecular biology and plant tissue culture facilities. The fellow will also do some experiments at NIPGR, New Delhi. The JRF can pursue Ph.D. through this project.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Botany / Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Agricultural sciences / Plant sciences / Genomics with CSIR/UGC NET-JRF/LS or DBT-JRF or ARS-NET (ICAR) or GATE.

Deadline: 07 December 2024

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Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a time-bound research project for a temporary period, purely on a contractual basis.

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: 15 December 2024

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Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary position of one Project Scientist‑I in the DBT project entitled ​“Plan Genomics, Gene Regulatory Network and Novel RNA Molecules under ​“Establishment of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Centre (BIC) in New Delhi, under the supervision of Dr. Shailesh Kumar, Scientist, NIPGR.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Candidates having M.Tech (Engineering or Technology) or Ph. D degree (awarded) in Life Sciences/​Biotechnology/​Plant Molecular Biology or any other related field and fulfilling the guidelines/​norms of DST Office Memorandum SR/S9/Z‑05/2019 dated July 10, 2020 are eligible to apply. The candidate should have research experience in Bioinformatics. At least two first- authored publication in peer-reviewed international journal is desirable, and that will be the criteria for shortlisting for interview.

Deadline: 17 December 2024

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Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), is an Institution of national importance established by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, with regional and global partnerships synergising with the programmes of UNESCO. The primary focus of RCB is to provide world class education, training and conduct innovative research at the interface of multiple disciplines to create high quality human resource in disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of biotechnology in a globally competitive research milieu.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: A post-graduate degree in any discipline.

Deadline: 15 December 2024

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Exsegen Genomics (www​.exsegen​.com) is looking to hire a motivated Ph.D. with hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques, and possessing excellent research credentials. Experience working in cancer biology or extracellular vesicle biology or next-sequencing analysis will be a plus. The candidate will work on a multi-disciplinary project and will be working with a team of scientists, clinicians, and mathematicians/​computer science professionals.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: PhD

Deadline: 31 December 2024

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We are looking for ONE intern in the ​‘Networking and Mentorship’ vertical at IndiaBioscience for the period of 3 months. This is a part-time, paid position.

Responsibilities will include working on networking and mentorship related meetings and platforms at IndiaBioscience.

Specific tasks over 3 months will be (January-February-March 2025)

1. Support and logistics for YIM 2025, including setting up poster sessions at YIM 2025 and registration desk at YIM 2025, among other tasks (March 2025).
2. Support and logistics for a career-development workshop for postdocs in the life science community (January-February 2025).
3. Other tasks related to networking and mentorship related meetings and platforms at IndiaBioscience.

The ideal candidate should have strong writing skills, good communication skills, excellent organisational capabilities, including planning, multitasking, project tracking and management, and ability to work with deadlines and in a team. The team members will be expected to be present for, and participate in, digital weekly meetings at IndiaBioscience.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: The candidates will need a Master’s degree in any field of life sciences/​technology.

Deadline: 10 December 2024

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We are looking for an intern who is passionate about digital media, event management, and storytelling through audio-visual content. Join IndiaBioscience as an intern in the Digital Initiatives vertical for an exciting 3‑month, part-time, paid opportunity.

This role focuses on supporting the Young Investigators’ Meeting (YIM) 2025 and other digital initiatives at IndiaBioscience.

1. Audio-Visual Support for YIM 2025:

• Handle logistics related to audio-visual needs, including:

  • Obtaining and negotiating vendor quotations.

  • Collecting and organizing slides from mentors, speakers, and participants.

  • Managing slide sequences, timings for smooth transitions during the event.

• Oversee AV setup during the meeting, ensuring:

  • Speaker schedules are adhered to.

  • Slides are loaded and ready.

  • Mic and other AV support are provided efficiently.

  • Live streaming of certain sessions are set up and managed.

2. Pre-Meeting Video Creation:

• Collaborate with the Program Manager — Digital Initiatives to create two videos for YIM 2025.

• Proficiency in video editing and design tools like Adobe Première Pro and Canva / other video editing softwares is required.

• Post meeting — video editing help will also be required

3. Digital tasks:

• Contribute to other digital tasks and platforms at IndiaBioscience.

• Assist in podcast recordings during the meeting if possible.

4. Event Presence:

• Be available from 2 – 8 March 2025 in Agra to support the event on-site.

• Travel, accommodation, and food for the event will be covered as per IndiaBioscience norms.

• Start Date: 15 January 2025.

• Mode: Remote (except for YIM 2025 from 2 – 8 March in Agra).

• Weekly participation in digital meetings is expected.

Applicants fulfilling for the Technical Assistant (video production) purely on a temporary and contractual basis at Science Media Centre (SMC), IISER Pune under the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). (Project Code: 33818381) may apply.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications:

• Post-graduate degree in Basic / Applied Sciences with Science Communication training OR
• Postgraduate degree in Science Communication / media related disciplines or in Electronic Media / Mass Communication / Visual Communication OR
• Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Cinematography for Electronic & Digital Media / Motion Picture Photography / or Cinematography from a recognized Institute

Deadline: 08 December 2024

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