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IIT Gandhinagar is looking for two project associates for its Leadership Development Initiative (LDI), which strives to promote leadership skills among students with workshops, modules, short courses, events, etc. The initiative also integrates with other experiential leadership opportunities and programmes during a student’s lifecycle at IIT Gandhinagar.

The Project Associates will work closely and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to organize, coordinate, and oversee the leadership skill development programme. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in organizational leadership, applied behavioural sciences, HR, or related field preferred.

Deadline: 05 October 2024

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Applications are invited for the Junior Research Fellow purely temporary posts in the DST-SERB-EEQ Sponsored Project No. Project No. EEQ/2021/000823. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Masters degree in Life Sciences/​Epigenetics/​Biotechnology/​Molecular Medicine/​Biochemistry with strong academic record. The student who have qualified NET / GATE will be given preference.

Deadline: 12 October 2024

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TIGS is a program driven research institute with a focus on solving pressing societal challenges. They are seeking applications from enthusiastic candidates to join as Research Assistant in the Crop Improvement division to work on ​“Nutrition security and mutation breeding”. The selected candidate is expected to support in nutritional quantification of rice and other grains. Experience of working with HPLC/UPLC is an added advantage for one of the positions. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: M.Sc., in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant Sciences, Plant Biotechnology, or related discipline.

Deadline: 12 October 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 TIFR, invites online applications for the post of Scientific Officer ​‘D’ (Central Imaging and Flow cytometry Facility) on a Permanent basis.

NCBS is seeking a scientist to be part of its team within the Central Imaging and Flow cytometry Facility (CIFF). The CIFF is equipped with multiple state-of-the-art microscopes and Flow Cytometers along with allied equipment for a range of applications including sample preparation and imaging. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biotechnology/​Life Sciences/​chemistry/​physics from a recognized University/​Institute.

Deadline: 15 October 2024

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Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR) is a not-for-profit biotech R&D organization dedicated to discovering and developing novel therapeutics, diagnostics, and devices for diseases with a high socio-economic impact. Since its inception in 2014, FNDR has generated a portfolio of therapeutics in tuberculosis, nontuberculous mycobacteria, malaria, dengue, leishmania, serious bacterial infections, fungal infections, COVID-19 and RSV, spanning over early-stage discovery to late-stage clinical trials. FNDR’s R&D Centre, which includes state-of-the-art BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories for both in vitro and in vivo research, is located in Bengaluru, India. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Microbiology or related Biosciences stream with 3 to 5 years’ experience in microbiology. Pharma-industry experience is preferred.

Deadline: 31 October 2024

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Call for Faculty Recruitment for the position of Scientist Grade 1 at the Center for Advanced Neurological Research, KS Hegde Medical Academy, a constituent college of NITTE (Deemed-to-be University), Mangalore, Karnataka.

The Center for Advanced Neurological Research is a unique research centre lead by a clinician researcher- Professor Lekha Pandit a NASI (Neuroimmunolgy) and Fulbright Nehru fellow (Academic and Professional excellence). She runs a translational research facility focussed on her clinical interest in autoimmune central nervous system disorders. She has patented two diagnostic live cell based assays for antibody mediated CNS demyelinating disorders targeting aquaporin‐​4 IgG and Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody (MOG-IgG). Her current research focusses on molecular biomarkers, microbial influences on CNS demyelinating disorders and animal models of disease. There is opportunity to improve research abilities, learn to translate clinical to basic science research and also be part of international collaborative studies.

NITTE (Deemed-to-be University), established in 2008 in Mangalore, is recognized for its quality education and commitment to social values as envisioned by its Founder, late Justice KS Hegde. It is accredited with Grade A+ by NAAC, ranked 65^th in NIRF 2023 and placed in the band of 451 – 500 in the QS World University Rankings 2023, Asia region. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: M.Sc, Ph.D

Deadline: 31 October 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.

The overall goal of a collaborative programme centered in National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bangalore is to understand and analyze condensate functions at both cellular and organismal levels. In this context, a position is available for a postdoctoral fellow to work on a collaborative, co-supervised project centered in Prof. K. VijayRaghavan’s laboratory at NCBS. A suggested initial specific focus of the work is on homologous mRNP-condensates in Drosophila and mammalian cell systems, which preliminary studies suggest to have functions in controlling mRNA translation across cell types (germline cells to neurons), in cell stress and in neurodegenerative disease. 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 Senior Program Officer- Clinical Trial Network at Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), New Delhi.

The Sr. Program officer (SPO) will serve in the Program Management Unit for the National Biopharma Mission program at BIRAC. Reporting to the Program Manager, PMU the SPO will get opportunity to contribute to establishment of hospital-based clinical trials networks. The SPO will be responsible for interacting with all the applicants funded under NBM for monitoring the hospital sites in the networks ensuring establishing the systems and processes complying with GCP guidelines. The SPO will also be expected to manage the grants/​contracts as part of a team for various projects supported under the Mission. More information can be found here.

Qualifications:

• M.Sc/ M.Pharma/ BDS/MBBS in Life Sciences/​Biological Science/​Microbiology/​Biochemistry/​Biotechnology.
• Diploma or degree in clinical research.

Desirable: MD/​MDS/​PhD in Life Sciences/​Biological Science/​Microbiology/​Biochemistry/​Biotechnology.

Deadline: 03 October 2024

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Applications are invited for the post of Program Officer at the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), New Delhi.

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) a Public Sector Undertaking of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, and Government of India has been entrusted the responsibility of implementing this Program. It will house the Program Management Unit (PMU) that would work as an operational and functional arm to oversee and monitor program implementation. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: M.Sc / M.Tech/ M. Pharm in life sciences, biological sciences or allied areas.

Desirable: A Ph.D or equivalent in life sciences, biological sciences or allied areas.

Deadline: 03 October 2024

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Director (Operations) is a Member of the Board of Directors and reports to the Managing Director. He / She is overall in-charge of matters related to promoting and nurturing innovation research and growth with reference to BIRAC’s mandate and empower and enable the biotech innovation eco system for affordable product development through BIRAC’s Projects and Schemes and also for implementation of the investment programmes, their project appraisal, review, sanction, monitoring and management. He / She will also be responsible for strategic and collaborative partnerships, business development, resources mobilization and entrepreneurship development in Biotech Sector. He / She will be responsible for providing Specialized Service such as IP management, Technology Transfer, Technology Acquisition and to ensure their execution assuring highest quality.

In addition he / she will provide support to all HR and Administrative matters of the Company which include recruitments, managing the Contracts, day-to-day administration, management of meetings, conferences and events, procurement matters and HR policy. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: The applicant should be a Graduate with good academic record from a recognized University/​Institution.

Deadline: 08 October 2024

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National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) invites applications from suitable individuals for the position of Executive (Outreach and Digital Media) on fixed term basis. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Post-graduate degree in Life Science from a recognized university.

Deadline: 10 October 2024

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Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India functions, inter-alia as the Secretariat to the Prime Minister’s Science Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC). Further, this office has been mandated to service the Empowered Technology Group (ETG). This office is looking for technical manpower on short-term contract basis for a maximum period of three-year subject to satisfactory annual performance review. More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Nature Sciences or Agricultural Sciences or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine.

Deadline: 22 October 2024

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