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Applications are invited for the post of Research Associate‑I in a Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB)- Department of Science & Technology (DST)-sponsored project, entitled “Do cognitive demands affect information processing along the transverse and the longitudinal axes of area CA1 of the hippocampus?”, under the supervision of Dr Sachin Deshmukh, Department of Life Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, Gautam Buddha Nagar.
The work involves hardware design and manufacture, writing software (for experiment control and quantitative analysis) as well as performing actual implantation surgeries, neural recordings and behavioral experiments followed by histology to localize electrodes. People working in the lab get trained in these techniques.
Duration
The duration of the contract shall be for one year, to be extended till the end of grant on satisfactory assessment of progress.
Money
The position offers a salary of Rs 58,000 per month + 9% HRA for the duration of the contract.
Qualification
PhD in neuroscience/life sciences/physics/engineering/other quantitative sciences. Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis are eligible to apply.
Experience
3 years research/design/development experience after ME/MTech with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Index (SCI) journal.
Desired: Good quantitative skills. Ability to program (python/C/ C++/ matlab or any other language). Experience with neurophysiology or animal behaviour.
To Apply
Please email the following documents to Dr Sachin Deshmukh, Associate Professor, Department of Life Sciences at sachin.deshmukh@snu.edu.in
- Resume
- Contact information for 2 references
- Any other relevant information, including summaries of projects, dissertations etc.
If you have any specific queries in relation to this position, please contact Dr Sachin Deshmukh, Associate Professor, Department of Life Sciences at sachin.deshmukh@snu.edu.in
For further details and to apply, visit https://snu.edu.in/careers/staff/research-associate‑i/