Applications are invited for the position of Research Associate for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below.

The selected candidate is expected to work on the cutting-edge immunology to explore the immunological signature of long-term protective immunity acquired in natural infection versus controlled human vaccination. The work will be developed in collaboration with a globally renowned laboratory in USA. Most of the work will utilize PBMCs and serum as the sample from individuals enrolled under proposed study. Interested candidate should have demonstrated skills in basic or clinical immunology research.

The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules, depending upon qualifications & expe​ri​ence​.Rs. 36000/- +30% HRA.

PhD in life sciences preferably in Immunology with good academic record. Candidate should have demonstrated aptitude in terms of publications in peer reviewed journals.

•Hands-on experience in Flow Cytometry, Cell sorting using magnetic columns and FACS, human primary cell culture, PBMC handling, cloning, RNA isolation and quantitative real-time PCR is essential. 

•Candidates with proven experience in the human immunology research of vaccines or virus infections will be preferred

Interested candidates may apply directly, STRICTLY IN THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT GIVEN BELOW, through e‑mail, to the Investigator of the project, clearly indicating the name of the project along with their complete CV, contact details and three recommendation letters. All the necessary documents should be send as one PDF file. 

The PDF file should be named as — Name of applicant_​Position applied. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview and they required to submit, attested copies of all their certificates and a Demand Draft of Rs 100/- drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank payable at Delhi/​New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII (SC/ST/PH and Women candidates are exempted from payment of fees, subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview.

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