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CDFD, an autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, invites applications from Indian nationals for the post of Project Associate – II purely temporary vacancy in a research project funded by DBT.

The selected candidate will be trained in methods to generate CRISPR knockout mice, and will be responsible for generating knockout mouse strains for multiple projects. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Masters Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelors degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent.

Deadline: 08 January 2024

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IIT Dharwad is an Institute of National Importance created by an Act of Parliament in 2016. To cater the Institute’s requirement under a project in the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Dharwad intends to hold an Online Selection Process for the post of Project Research Scientist ‑ I (Non-medical). More information can be found here.

Qualifications: First-class postgraduate degree including the integrated PG degree. Second-class postgraduate degree, including the integrated PG degree with Ph.D. For Engineering/IT/CS-First class graduate degree of four years.

Deadline: 08 January 2024

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Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in an Indo-German project sponsored by Indo-German Science and Technology Centre (DST- IGSTC), purely on a temporary basis. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree in any discipline of Life Sciences/​Biotechnology/​Microbiology/​Molecular Biology/​Infectious diseases with at least 60% marks (or equivalent)

Deadline: 12 January 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 in the research project sponsored by the 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: 17 January 2024

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The candidate is expected to do large scale screening of compounds/​small molecules which will disrupt genetic interactions in cells which are essential for cancer development. The candidate will be expected to work not only in NIBMG but also in National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi as part of the PI’s laboratory in both the institutes.

The candidate will be expected to shuttle between NII and NIBMG labs, willingness to learn state-of- the art cell biology, molecular biology and biochemical assays

The post for this project funded by the Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research (CEFIPRA) and the post is co-terminus with the project duration. Insofar as persons so employed for the project, CEFIPRA shall have no liability whatsoever except provision of funds for the salaries/​fellowships upto the budget approved in the budget. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: PhD*/MD/MS/ MDS or equivalent degree or having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/​M.Pharm /ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.

Deadline: 18 January 2024

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Applications are invited for the one post of ​“Raja Jwala Prasad Post-Doctoral Fellowship (RJP-PDF)” in the Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Zoology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology/​Bioinformatics/​Microbiology/​Life Sciences from Indian University/​Institute with NIRF ranking of up to 20 or those who have done PhD from abroad.

Deadline: 23 January 2024

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), an Autonomous Institute under the aegis of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India and is also a Deemed University, mainly awarding degrees for doctoral programs. The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) is a Centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is looking for an appointment for the Scientific Officer ​‘B’(Lab Support) position on a permanent basis. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Full Time Masters degree in Life Science (from a recognized University/​Institute with an aggregate of 60% marks)

Deadline: 31 January 2024

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The Communications program at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms is looking for a dynamic, self-driven and proactive individuals with a keen eye and interest in outreach, public engagement, presentation, database management and networking at the interface of science/​technology/​innovation and entrepreneurship with communications. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Any degree in life sciences or related subjects with skills in creative/​technical writing, database management, coding, and impact measurement.

Deadline: 31 January 2024

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The Communications program at Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms is looking for dynamic, self-driven and proactive individuals with a keen eye and interest in outreach, public engagement, presentation and networking at the interface of science/​technology with communications.

In this position, the joinee will report directly to the C‑CAMP Comms Lead. The joinee shall be responsible for supporting the Team in researching, creating, curating and managing content for all C‑CAMP outreach efforts including text-based, graphical, A/V content. She/​he will work closely with all Program Leads, as well as the Team in order to capture and present in novel ways the important happenings, data, impact of all C‑CAMP’s programs in Technology Platforms, Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Translation. She/​he will be mandated to increase C‑CAMP footprint in public and will engage with all Comms Team members and other team leads to execute this. She/​he must be able to work both on independent and collaborative ideas, have good interpersonal skills and an ability to multi-task. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: MSc in life sciences or a related subject, *Ph.D. is an added bonus* with demonstrable experience in science illustration, graphic designing and animations through published/​referenced work.

Deadline: 31 January 2024

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The University invites applications from highly motivated bright candidates with interests and skills in laboratory management for working on the position of Scientific Officer.

Provide support to the Team leader in managing the Centre of Excellence in the Epigenetics laboratory, Overseeing day-to-day research activities and conducting research projects, Writing reports and keeping records, and Ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: PhD in Life Sciences or allied subjects with a minimum 10 years post-degree work experience.

Deadline: 15 January 2024

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This newsletter is supported by Premas Life Sciences.

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